The Municipality of Loay, a coastal town in the island province of Bohol, has received two awards from the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BGLF) for its outstanding performance in local revenue generation and collection. According to a post by One Loay Facebook page, Loay ranked 8th among all… […]
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – A new dimsum restaurant, JJs Dimsum Express, opened its doors to the public on Friday, February 9, 2024, just in time for the Chinese New Year celebration. The restaurant is located at Bustrillos Street, Barangay Dampas, across from the Tagbilaran City Tourism office. It offers a variety of dimsum dishes, such… […]
The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh) recently met with the officials of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to discuss the ongoing challenges faced by Balicasag Island in Panglao. Balicasag Island is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the rich marine biodiversity of Bohol…. […]
Cold storage facility sa lalawigan sa Bohol alang sa tanang matang sa Covid vaccine. Bohol News Analysis: Natinga sila nganong pakadak-ag maayo ang cold storage facility. Matud ni Dr. Yul Lopez, naay cold storage facility ang probinsiya sa Bohol para sa ubang vaccine ug ultra-cold storage sa Gallares Hospital para sa Pfizer vaccine. Wa ta […]
Bohol gubernatorial hopeful Dan Neri Lim has proposed a debate with incumbent officials, including Governor Aris Aumentado, to discuss pressing issues affecting Bohol province. Lim, a former mayor of Tagbilaran City, floated the idea during an episode of Barug Bohol, suggesting an open forum or symposium as alternative formats. The opposition candidate said he is […]
CEBU, Philippines — The flavors of Central Visayas took the spotlight at a recent United Nations tourism event, showcasing the region’s culinary prowess on an international stage. The UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific, held June 26-27 in Cebu, featured a standout performance by Executive Chef June Fernandez of… […]
The Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), Panglao Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), and Bohol Association of Hotel, Resorts and Restaurant (BAHRR) have expressed their opposition to the petition for a P100 increase of the minimum wage in the region. In a meeting yesterday, the three business groups stated their position during the… […]
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… […]
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… […]
The Bohol Agricultural Promotion Center (APC), a research station under the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office VII, held its Mid-Year Review of Physical and Financial Accomplishments on August 24-25, 2023 at the Bohol APC Function Hall, Tagbilaran City. The two-day activity was attended by the entire staff of the station, as well as the… […]
In a move that intertwines the legacy of public service with the everyday lives of Boholanos, the League of Municipalities of the Philippines – (LMP) Bohol Chapter has made a compelling case to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The request: to rename the Bohol Island Circumferential Road after the late Governor Erico Boyles Aumentado, eschewing… […]
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… […]
Loctob Water has dismissed a complaint filed by the local government unit (LGU) of Loboc against it, calling the move “harassment”. The water company, an affiliate of Richli Water, also accused the LGU of failing to comply with ease of doing business regulations and not being business-friendly. Loctob Water claimed it had obtained the necessary […]
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has extended its support to the fisherfolk of Panglao, a municipality in the province of Bohol, by providing them with five fish cages this year as part of a mega project that aims to uplift their lives and livelihoods. The fish cages, which are located in the… […]