Atharra Primeland Development Corporation, a real estate developer based in Bohol, has issued a statement on Thursday saying that it will continue its business operations and construction of existing projects despite facing allegations of fraud and misrepresentation from some of its condo buyers. The company’s chairman, Alfonso “Ae” Damalerio II, said the company is prepared… […]
The Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit of PRO 7 (RPDEU-7) scored big in its anti-drug campaign as it seized more than P2.1 million worth of shabu and arrested two high-value targets in separate sting operations in Cebu City on August 9, 2023. PBGEN Anthony Aberin, PRO7 Regional Director, said that the intelligence-driven operations were part… […]
Tagbilaran City, Bohol – Tagbilaran City and L’Oréal Philippines have partnered to empower women and members of the LGBTQ+ community through training and the repainting of three daycare centers in the city. The partnership was announced by Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Yap on her Facebook page on September 1, 2023. She said that the partnership… […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – A social media influencer and businessman who is known for posting malicious statements online is facing arrest anew for cyberlibel charges. The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 90 in Quezon City has issued a warrant of arrest against Emmanuel Bongcac Ramasola, also known as Willy Ramasola, who is based in Makati… […]
Following the footsteps of her father, President Rodrigo Duterte, who visits the fallen soldiers and policemen, Vice-President Sara Duterte visited Bohol last night and paid her respects to the remains of PCpl. Gilbert Amper Jr. in Calape, Bohol. This was confirmed by Margaux “Goldie” Herrera, daughter of Calape Mayor Julius Herrera, who was one of […]
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has recently conducted a training workshop for 34 participants from civil society organizations (CSOs) and their local partners to support strategic management action planning and decision-making towards a more improved, responsible, and sustainable fisheries management in the Philippines. The training workshop, which was held from August 21… […]
The town of Duero, Bohol is gearing up for a star-studded event as actress, model and performer Maui Taylor is confirmed to grace the grand opening of the Duero Food Park on September 10, 2023. Mayor Al Taculad announced the news on his official Facebook page, saying that it was his “outmost dream” to put… […]
The first batch of PACEM Fathers, a missionary group of Filipino priests, marked their 25th anniversary of ordination on April 14, 2023. Bishop Alberto “Abet” Uy of Tagbilaran, who ordained them in 1998, congratulated them on their silver jubilee and praised their contributions to the Church and society. In a Facebook post, Bishop Uy expressed… […]
Former Bohol Governor Art Yap has denounced the “baseless” plunder case filed against him by the Provincial Government, calling it a “persecution” and an attempt to “destroy” his name. In a statement, Yap said that the case was filed without any evidence and that it was clear that the Aumentado Government was more interested in… […]
BOHOL, Philippines – A Boholano top-notch lawyer has said anyone is free to criticize public officials as long as criticisms are legal and fair. Atty. Lord “Popot” Marapao IV, in a radio interview, pointed out people must realize that they cannot wantonly (unlimited) criticize public officials as criticisms may be construed as “libelous.” Marapao said… […]
A Facebook user named Ricky Madanguit has accused Emmanuel Bongcac Ramasola alyas Willy, a social media propagandist and member of the Office of Governance Accountability and Review (OGAR) of Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado, of being a Bohol swindler and a liar. In a post dated February 23, 2024, Madanguit challenged Ramasola, president of a Rotary… […]
The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has arrested Roberto Gesman Gabison alias “Insik,” a person of interest in the killing of 19-year-old Rhea Mae Tocmo. Tocmo’s body was found stuffed in a box and left by the roadside in Barangay Tisa, Cebu City on July 28, 2023. She had been strangled to death. Gabison was… […]
Matod ni Cylwin Bomediano, chairman sa Bol-anon Bantay Presyo – usa ka advocacy group nga bag-o pa lang natukod aron pagbantay sa mga negosyante nga nipaburot pag-ayo sa presyo sa ilang mga baligya, grabe ang patong sa mga middlemen. Matod ni Bomediano sa programang Kwentas Klaras sa DYTR Bohol kagahapon nga ang Ampalaya (paliya) nga… […]
BOHOL, Philippines – A Boholano top-notch lawyer has said anyone is free to criticize public officials as long as criticisms are legal and fair. Atty. Lord “Popot” Marapao IV, in a radio interview, pointed out people must realize that they cannot wantonly (unlimited) criticize public officials as criticisms may be construed as “libelous.” Marapao said… […]