Gabriela Silang Monument at Tangadan Welcome Tunnel
by Christian Mack on October 25, 2013Filipinas have contributed much to building this country, and there have been heroines who fought bravely so that the Philippines can remain free. Perhaps one of the most known and acknowledged the most courageous is Gabriela Silang, who fought against tyranny and oppression during the Spanish Era. For her contributions to the revolution and her aspiration for freedom, the Gabriela Silang Monument at Tangadan Welcome Tunnel in Abra was erected so that the people of today will always remember her legacy.
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Tayum Church
by Jhaypee Guia on July 17, 2012Santa Catalina de Alejandria Church, located in Tayum, Abra, is claimed to be the best preserved church complex in the province and is considered a National Cultural Treasure.
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Footprints of Angalo: The Legend of Abra
by Jane Dacumos on May 31, 2012Did you know that the province of Abra has its own Adam and an inspiring mythology about their “first man”? Tugot ni Angalo or the Footprints of Angalo is the legend behind Angalo – the giant considered the Adam or first man of Abra. Pools around Pinsan Falls found in Kabayuran, San Quinto are said to be his footprints left behind as he knelt for a drink of water.
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Treasures of Ilocandia: An Introduction to the Festivals of Abra
by Jane Dacumos on May 30, 2012The fiesta is a big part of Filipino culture. To the province of Abra, fiestas must go on through good and bad times. It is a regular celebration to give thanks to their patron saint, or recognize their rich culture and tradition, as well as their favorite products.
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Hooray… To the best of best of Abra!
by Jane Dacumos on May 30, 2012Surrounded by land, the province of Abra is one of the few places in the Philippines that boast of well-preserved natural resources and wonders. Like the rest of the provinces in the archipelago, it has a lot of interesting places that lure the tourists into going here and checking out its historical, cultural or man-made sites. Here are the best things that you can do if ever you visit Abra.
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