A local radio program, DYTR, has reported that the conflict between the local government unit (LGU) of Cortes or one of its offices and Richli Corporation, a water company, has not been settled yet. The dispute is related to Richli’s plan to extract water from Ohan Spring in Cortes for its water business. LGU-Cortes has […]
Baclayon, Bohol – The Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Division of the Bohol Provincial Environment Management Office (BPEMO) held a 3-day training for ESWM enforcers from various municipalities last December 20-22, 2023. The training aimed to enhance the skills and knowledge of the ESWM enforcers in enforcing Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste… […]
The Bureau of Customs – Port of Subic has maintained its ISO 9001:2015 certification after successfully passing a surveillance audit conducted by TUVSUD, an external auditor. The audit covered various aspects of the Port’s processes and operations, including customer service, risk management, and compliance with regulations. District Collector Carmelita M. Talusan, CESO V, expressed her… […]
The Boholanons Against Corruption Movement (BACM), a civil society group that advocates for good governance and transparency, has issued a public statement calling the attention of the Philippine House of Representatives to help include in the investigation of Congress, the utilization of the intelligence funds of the Provincial Government of Bohol for their unauthorized use,… […]
The Manila International Container Port (MICP) will remain operational with skeleton workforce on July 24, 2023, in view of the forecasted inclement weather brought about by Typhoon “Egay” and the scheduled seventy-two (72)-hour transport strike in Metro Manila. In a public advisory, the MICP said that the decision to keep the port open was made… […]
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – The city of Tagbilaran added another feather to its cap as it was honored as one of the Manila Bulletin Newsmakers of the Year 2024 in a ceremony held at The Tent City in Manila Hotel on February 15, 2024. Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Yap personally received the award from Manila… […]
In a recent Bohol Times column by Atty. Salva Diputado, brother-in-law of Bohol Acting Governor Victor Balite, Bohol Acting Vice Governor Tita Baja has come under fire for purportedly reneging on a previous agreement made before she assumed her temporary position. The agreement, presided over by the suspended governor Aris Aumentado, stipulated that no personnel changes would occur… […]
Buenavista, Bohol – The Buenavista Community College (BCC) has achieved impressive results in the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) held in September 2023, surpassing the national average in both elementary and secondary levels. According to the Facebook post by Buenavista Mayor Dave Duallo, the BCC passers of the Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEED) had an… […]
The Philippine broadcast industry lost one of its pillars as GMA Network’s Miguel “Mike” C. Enriquez passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2023. He was 71 years old. Enriquez was a respected and award-winning journalist who anchored GMA’s primetime newscast “24 Oras” and hosted the investigative show “Imbestigador.” He also held executive positions in the… […]
The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Chocolate Hills chapter held a successful chess tournament for a cause on Friday, September 1, 2023, at the Bohol Cultural Center in Tagbilaran City. The event, dubbed as “Battle of the Brains”, attracted more than 50 participants from different schools and communities in Bohol. The tournament was divided into two […]
Buenavista, Bohol – In an effort to bring essential government services closer to the people, the LTO-accredited SMARTSAFE Driving School will conduct a mobile enrollment, assessment, and orientation seminar in Buenavista, Bohol. This initiative aims to assist individuals in obtaining their Theoretical Driving Course (TDC) and Practical Driving Course (PDC) certificates, which are prerequisites for… […]
BY VEN REBO ARIGO TSISMIS ra gyod ang pasangil nga may opisyal nga pulitikong nakadawat og P5M protection money gikan sa usa ka reseller sa repa scam. Kini sumala karon sa repa admin nga si Zel Libranza, kinsa ginganlan ni Board Member (BM) Victor Balite nga iyang tinubdan sa paghimog niyag samang pasangil sa iyang… […]
On December 22, 2023, a team of divers from various government agencies and local units conducted a regular monitoring of juvenile giant clams in Bingag Marine Protected Area (MPA), Bingag, Dauis, Bohol. The divers, composed of personnel from the Bohol Environment Management Office (BPEMO), the Bohol Provincial Police Office (BPPO), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), […]
Tagbilaran City, Bohol – Angilou Dalogdog of PMI Boxing Stable won the WBF Asia Pacific flyweight title on Saturday night, defeating Longyi Hu of China by split decision. The fight, which was the main event of Kumong Bol-Anon 11, was a close one throughout. Dalogdog, who is from Tagbilaran City, started strong and was able… […]