The Bohol Provincial Environment Management Office (BPEMO) conducted a regular monitoring of the giant clams restocking project in the Sta. Fe Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Alburquerque on December 23, 2023. The monitoring team, composed of divers from the BPEMO’s Coastal Resource Management (CRM) Division, the Philippine National Police-Bohol Provincial Police Office (PNP-BPPO), and the… […]
Loboc, Bohol Mayor Raymond G. Jala of Loboc, Bohol hosted a welcome ceremony for the Vice Governor of Jiangxi Province, China, Hon. Shi Ke, and his nine-member delegation recently. The Chinese officials were in Loboc for a river cruise, one of the popular tourist attractions in the province. Mayor Jala expressed his gratitude and appreciation […]
In the halls of Bohol’s Capitol, a scandal has surfaced, casting a shadow over the distribution of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) funds—a lifeline for many in need. Allegations of misappropriation have sparked a clamor for transparency and accountability. The controversy came to light following a radio interview on DYTR, where Bohol… […]
A van driver of a resort was arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted by the Panglao Police Drug Enforcement Unit at a resort in Panglao, Bohol. Alexter Kenneth Nuñez, 38, a resident of Purok 1, Barangay Biking 2, Dauis, was taken into custody during the operation. Police seized nine sachets of suspected shabu from Nuñez, […]
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… […]
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… […]
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – Mayor Jane Censoria Cajes-Yap of Tagbilaran City was among the selected personalities who modeled for the Isang Pilipinas Fashion Show, a prestigious event hosted by the Malacañang Palace last week. The fashion show featured the 65-piece collection of renowned Filipino designer Michael Leyva, who used woven fabrics from different parts of […]
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… […]
A team of students from Bohol Island State University (BISU) has won the grand prize in an international product design and ergonomics competition held in Indonesia. The team’s product was a portable water purifier that can filter contaminated water using solar energy and natural materials. The competition, called CHRONICS 2023, was organized by the Industrial […]
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… […]
Jolic Clavecillas’ happiness happened when Hon. Leonila Paredes Montero, Panglao Mayor, personally shouldered the expenses and led a team that transformed what used to be an almost inhabitable shanty of the receiver into a decent, comfortable, and secured dwelling. All these started when Richard “hardy” Duldolao, a blogger and the Information Officer of the Local […]
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 […]
TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines (Reuters) – Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) special operations divers rescued a teenage girl trapped for seven hours in an underwater cave in Bohol province, officials said on Thursday. The rescue operation in Antequera town came after two other teens were earlier saved from the cave pool, while a 28-year-old man died attempting… […]
Inabanga, Bohol – Hundreds of residents in Inabanga, Bohol received free medical and dental services from the Tzu Chi Foundation of the Philippines on Saturday, November 18, 2023. The Medical Dental Mission, sponsored by the Buddhist humanitarian organization and supported by teamINABANGA, was held at the INB Gym from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. According… […]