Department of Environment and Natural Resources-CAR Regional Executive Director, Engr. Ralph Pablo, together with employees of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office Apayao, led by PENR Officer Rainier Balbuena, join the civic parade during the 28th Foundation Day of the Province of Apayao. The celebration carried the theme "Apayao @28: Continuing Progress, Vibrant Culture and Empowered People". Kalinga-Apayao was formerly a one province. The two were converted into separate regular provinces by virtue of Republic Act No. 7878 signed on February 14, 1995.