November 22, 2024

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An audit report has revealed that the City Government of Tagbilaran failed to properly contract intermediaries for electronic collections of government transactions, potentially exposing the city to financial losses. The Commission on Audit (COA) found that e-collections for government transactions with intermediaries were not contracted in compliance with Republic Act No. 9184 and COA Circular No. 2021-014. The oversight…

A Commission on Audit (COA) report has uncovered P27.9 million in idle or incompletely implemented fund transfers at the Tagbilaran City Government, hinting possibilities about financial mismanagement and failed project execution. The latest audit found that the “Due to National Government Agencies (NGAs)” account balance of P27,918,457.51 included funds idle for over a decade, unspent portions of…

The Commission on Audit (COA) has called out the City Government of Tagbilaran for its failure to properly monitor and enforce the liquidation of P15,733,000 in funds released to various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and people’s organizations (POs). The finding was highlighted in a recent audit report, raising concerns about financial management practices in the city. According to…

Sikatuna, Bohol Mayor Justiniana Ellorimo and her husband, Jose “Pangay” Ellorimo, have clarified their stance on the upcoming congressional election, pledging their support for Bohol First District Rep. Edgar Chatto’s re-election bid. The announcement comes after Pangay Ellorimo was spotted at an event in June where congressional aspirant John Geesnell Yap declared his candidacy. However,…

The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged Tagbilaran City Government, under the leadership of ex Mayor Baba Yap and now his wife, Jane Cajes-Yap, for keeping over P3.7 million pesos in dormant receivable accounts for more than a decade, potentially overstating its financial position. In its audit report, COA said cash advances and other receivables amounting to P3,775,670.45 pesos…

TAGBILARAN, BOHOL – A proposed buy-back offer by Salcon Power Corporation (SPC) for the shares of Bohol Light Company, Inc. (BLCI) has hit a snag after a lawyer questioned the validity of the offer. In a letter to the Provincial Board, Atty. Jordan Pizarras said the 60-day period for the buy-back offer has not yet…

The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged financial inconsistencies in the Provincial Government of Bohol’s accounts, according to a recent audit report. The report reveals that reconciling items totalling Php5.225 million pesos remained unadjusted as of 31 December 2022, contrary to COA regulations. This has led to a misstatement of the province’s cash accounts, COA said. Auditors found discrepancies…

A recent audit by the Commission on Audit (COA) has uncovered significant discrepancies in the financial records of Tagbilaran City Hall, raising concerns about the local government’s accounting practices. The audit report, dated February 28, 2023, found that the Real Property Tax (RPT) and Special Education Tax (SET) receivables set up at the beginning of…

San Miguel, Bohol – Mayor Ian Gil Mendez of San Miguel, Bohol, has addressed growing concerns among his constituents regarding the distribution of relief funds for victims of Typhoon Odette. In a detailed social media post, the mayor sought to clarify misconceptions and provide transparency about the status of the 10,000-peso aid promised to affected…

Former Tagbilaran City Mayor Baba Yap has officially declared his candidacy for congressman of Bohol’s first district. The announcement was made before an assembly of local leaders, including 14 barangay captains and 97 of 105 barangay councillors, as well as 265 purok and ward leaders from 15 city barangays. Mr Yap accepted their endorsement during…

In response to a customer’s complaint, Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Cajes-Yap has taken action on the issue concerning Kombira Restaurant. Mayor Yap, in an FB post, said: “Gi actionan nato ang usa ka reklamo mahitungod sa usa ka establishment. In Tagbilaran we are true to our commitment to a consultative and participative governance and we…

The Provincial Government of Bohol has been rated by the Boholanos with a +1 performance rating in the fight against graft and corruption in 2024, a 15-point drop from the +16 rating in the April-May 2023 Bohol Poll Survey. The Bohol Poll 2024 survey was publicly presented on May 3, 2024 at the Holy Name…

In a significant development, the traffic flow between Dauis and Tagbilaran city in the Philippines has resumed its normal rhythm. This comes after two weeks of stringent ASF (African Swine Fever) checkpoints, which were lifted early this morning by Governor Aris Aumentado. The decision to lift the checkpoints was made following confirmatory tests from Cebu…

Officials who carelessly granted permits for the construction and operation of resorts in the protected areas of Bohol will be charged. This was revealed by Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin Abalos during a press briefing in the town of Carmen yesterday, March 21. Secretary Abalos led the DILG Inspection team that…

A 4-month-old baby boy was killed in a fire that engulfed a house in Barangay Ubujan, Tagbilaran City on February 24, 2024. The victim was identified as Prince Nikola Alcala, who was left alone in the house by his parents, who were both working at the time of the incident. The fire started at around…

A 35-year-old American tourist died after his motorcycle crashed into a coconut tree along the national highway in Barangay Sal-ing, Balilihan, Bohol on Wednesday evening. The victim was identified as Michael David, a native of California, who was visiting the province with his Filipino girlfriend. According to witnesses, David was driving a rented motorcycle from…

BAGUIO CITY – A mysterious death has shocked the residents of Baguio City, as an unidentified man was found lifeless beside the ongoing construction inside the YCC Sports Complex, Athletic Bowl, Burnham Legarda, Baguio City on Tuesday, February 9, 2024. According to the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO), the incident was reported by a concerned…

The Provincial Government of Bohol, headed by Gov. Aris Aumentado, donated P210,000 to the municipality of Pilar on Feb. 7, 2024. The donation was handed over during the courtesy visit of the Pilar officials at the Capitol. Pilar Mayor Wilson Pajo and their Sangguniang Kabataan officials expressed their gratitude to the Provincial Government for the…

Bohol, Philippines – More than 200 farmers and vendors in Bohol are now proud owners of farm implements and other equipment worth Php2.7 million for their livelihood projects, thanks to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-7). The beneficiaries are members of seven workers’ associations in San Miguel, Bohol, which is the accredited co-partner of…

The Flying Squad of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has been conducting random checkpoints in Bohol since February 4, 2024, to inspect the compliance of motorists with traffic rules and laws. However, the operation has also caused a lot of inconvenience and frustration among the Boholanos, especially during the rush hour. On February 5, 2024,…

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – A fire that broke out in a residential area in Barangay Mansasa, Tagbilaran City on Sunday afternoon, February 4, 2024, was declared out after more than an hour, with no casualties reported. The fire started at around 3 p.m. in a house in Upper Katipunan, Purok 1, Mansasa, and quickly spread…

A suspected drug pusher who is on the high value drug watchlist of the Philippine National Police (PNP) was arrested in a buy bust operation in barangay Cogon on Saturday, January 30. The suspect was identified as Wilson Israel, alias Bulaw, 28, a food deliverer and resident of barangay Taloto in this city. He was…

The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) reported a successful week of anti-crime operations from January 22 to 28, 2024, resulting in the confiscation of P1.9 million worth of shabu and the arrest of 65 suspects, including 15 wanted persons. According to BPPO Director PCol. Lorenzo Batuan, BPPO conducted 25 anti-illegal drug operations across the province,…