The Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) has announced that the nomination period for the Search for Outstanding Volunteers (SOV) 2023 has been extended until September 15, 2023. This is in response to the overwhelming requests from the public who want to recognize the exemplary contributions of volunteers in various fields of development. The […]
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 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… […]
Asenso Pa More Candidates Defect to Nacionalista Party A group of candidates from the Tagbilaran-based Asenso Pa More party have switched allegiance to the Nacionalista Party (NP), according to reports. The candidates, including City Vice Mayor Adam Jala and several councilors, took their oaths of membership last week in a ceremony held at the Senate. […]
The Senator Risa Hontiveros mobile clinic which will serve the Typhoon Odette hit areas of Getafe, Talibon, Trinidad, Ubay, Tagbilaran City and Catigbian in Bohol starting January 25 will be staffed by doctors, nurses, radiologist, sinologist and medical technologist. The mobile clinic van is equipped with:Mobile Xray with digitizerHematology and Chemical Analyzer3 probe portable ultrasoundElectrocardiogram… […]
The Inabanga College of Arts and Sciences (INB CAS) has announced that it will offer free tuition for students who want to enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BSIS) program for the academic year 2023-2024. The announcement was made by Inabanga Mayor Jono Jumamoy on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, September… […]
BUENAVISTA MAYOR SEEKS DIALOGUE ON ELECTRICITY ISSUES BUENAVISTA, BOHOL – Municipal Mayor Atty. Dave D. Duallo has formally requested a meeting with Governor Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado to address pressing electricity concerns affecting residents of Buenavista. In a letter dated September 13, 2024, Mayor Duallo highlighted three main issues: A sharp increase in electricity bills […]
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… […]
Former Tubigon Mayor to Seek Mayoralty Position Again Marlon Amila, the former mayor of Tubigon, Bohol, is set to make another bid for the town’s top job in next year’s elections. Amila has been trying to regain the mayoralty position, but has been unsuccessful in his previous attempts, with outgoing Mayor William Jao thwarting his […]
The mayor of Sevilla, Juliet Dano, has accused the neighboring town of Balilihan of trespassing and vandalizing the fence of Bugwak Spring Water Pump, where Sevilla has a bulk water supply project. In an interview with Bohol media, Mayor Dano said that she received a complaint from one of the caretakers of Bugwak Spring, Alex… […]
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 […]
Wala nag-ingon si Bohol Congressman Edgar Chatto nga “normal lamang nga modawat sa pagsaway gikan sa katawhan” kalabot sa planong pagpalit og mga sakyanan sa probinsiya. Apan matud sa balita sa radyo (dyRD), kini gisulti kuno sa kongresista, kinsa kanhi gobernador, “human ang Kapitolyo napuno sa pagsaway sa ilang lakang pagpalit og napo’g-upat ka mga… […]
Boholana OFW Repatriated After Suffering Stroke in Saudi Arabia A Filipina overseas worker who suffered a stroke in Saudi Arabia has been repatriated to the Philippines, thanks to the efforts of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and local officials. Flora May Boncales Guibao, a resident of Barangay Camanaga, San Miguel, Bohol, was working in […]
On Feb. 5, 2024 the Bohol Provincial Government, headed by Gov. Aris Aumentado, visited Sevilla to distribute cash assistance for various projects. Sevilla Mayor Juliet Dano welcomed the delegation and received P5 million for the improvement of the town’s primary care facility and the procurement of medicines. The Provincial Government also granted P500,000 to Barangay […]