Inactive Segment of South Bohol Offshore Fault Shows Movement
INACTIVE SEGMENT OF SOUTH BOHOL OFFSHORE FAULT SHOWS MOVEMENT A segment of the South Bohol Offshore Fault that has not moved yet is being closely monitored by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) as it has the potential to trigger a magnitude 6.5 to 7 earthquake in Bohol. According to Engr. Nolan Evangelista…
Bohol Water Treatment Plant Turns Into Instant Tourist Attraction
BOHOL WATER TREATMENT PLANT TURNS INTO INSTANT TOURIST ATTRACTION A water treatment plant in Cortes, Bohol has become an unlikely tourist attraction after three groups of students from top universities in Manila visited the site. The students from De La Salle University, Ateneo de Manila, and the University of the Philippines (UP) were drawn to…
Some Bohol Mayors Want MORE Power to Take Over Boheco 1 and 2
A majority of mayors in Bohol, under instruction of Gov. Aris Aumentado, expressed support for awarding a franchise to More Power to manage the power distribution in the province’s towns, currently operated by two Bohol Electric Cooperatives (BOHECO), reports have surfaced. The mayors, who attended a meeting on the sidelines of the League of Municipalities…
Tagbilaran City Voting Population Surpasses 70,000 Mark
The number of eligible voters in Tagbilaran City has reached a record high of over 70,000, according to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). Rocco Lamanilao, Tagbilaran election supervisor, revealed the figure in a report following the conclusion of voter registration in September 2024. The Election Registration Board, which convened on October 14, 2024, certified that…
Loctob Water Slams LGU Loboc Complaint as ‘Harassment’
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…
Tesda sa Barangay Push Underway in Bohol
TESDA SA BARANGAY PUSH UNDERWAY IN BOHOL The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) is pushing its "TESDA sa Barangay" program in Bohol, aiming to bring technical vocational training to grassroots communities. According to TESDA provincial director Carlito Quintano, the program empowers local government units by training potential trainers who can conduct livelihood programs…
P7M Given to Bohol Barangays
BOHOL GOVERNOR DISTRIBUTES OVER P7 MILLION IN AID TO VARIOUS BARANGAYS Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado has distributed a total of P7.1 million in aid to various barangays in the province, as part of his administration’s efforts to support local development projects. In a series of visits to different barangays, Governor Aumentado handed over checks worth…
3 dead as storm Kristine hits Bohol
Three people were killed in Bohol province as storm Kristine brought strong winds and heavy rains to the area, authorities said. Two of the fatalities were electrocuted while working in a farm amidst the bad weather. Roberto Gallarde Bahinting, 58, a married man, died after accidentally touching a live service dropwire while clearing his farm…
Bohol Capitol’s Proposed 2025 Budget Reaches P4.4 Billion Pesos
The provincial government of Bohol has submitted a proposed budget of at least P4.4 billion pesos for 2025, a 10 percent increase from the previous year’s budget. The executive department presented the proposed budget to the provincial lawmakers during last week’s regular session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP), with the aim of implementing various plans,…
Dan Lim Dares Gov Aris for Election Debate
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…
Bohol’s Loboc River Faces Destruction Threats Due to Quarry and Logging Operations
Richli Water, the parent company of Loctob Water, has denied allegations of quarry operations at its water treatment facility (WTP) in barangay Gotozon, Loboc. The denial comes after Loboc Mayor Raymond Jala requested an investigation into alleged quarry operations at the WTP site, claiming that the operations were conducted without the necessary Environmental Compliance Certificate…
To Combat Aumentado’s Corruption, Foes Unite in Bohol
A new political movement, Barug Bohol, has been launched in the province of Bohol, with the aim of challenging the ruling coalition and stopping corruption activities perpetrated by Aumentado political dynasty and their group, Abante Bohol. The movement is led by a group of former governors, including Atty. Arthur Yap, Rene Relampagos, and Atty. Edgar…
Tagbilaran City Hosts First Robotics Camp to Promote Education and Innovation
The city government of Tagbilaran has launched its first robotics camp, a program aimed at promoting education and innovation in the city’s public schools. The camp, which was held in October, was the culmination of a series of initiatives that began in August, when the city government turned over robotics kits to all elementary and…
Bohol Police Launch Reshuffle Ahead of Elections to Ensure Neutrality
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has begun a reshuffle of personnel in Bohol province as part of efforts to ensure neutrality during the upcoming election season. Under the reshuffle, police officers with relatives running for public office in their area of assignment will be temporarily reassigned to prevent any potential electioneering, Bohol Police Provincial Office…
Gubernatorial Candidate Dan Lim Claims Ownership of Lot Used by Fish Vendors in Dauis
Bohol gubernatorial candidate Atty. Dan Lim has claimed that a lot being used by fish vendors in Dauis, Bohol, is owned by his family, contradicting assertions by the family of John Yap that they are the rightful owners. In a radio program, Lim said the lot was purchased by his father, Segundo Lim, and that…
Atty. Dan Lim Launches Signature Campaign Over Illegal Sale of Bohol Light
Former Tagbilaran City Mayor Atty. Dan Neri Lim has launched a signature campaign calling for charges to be filed against those involved in the illegal sale of a major stake in the Bohol Light Company Inc. (BLCI) without public bidding or a hearing. Lim, a vocal critic of the deal, announced the campaign on his…
Bohol Provincial Board Seeks to Improve Financial Aid System
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Bohol is considering a new mechanism for granting financial aid to individuals, particularly those in need of assistance to pay hospital bills. According to reports, SP plans to introduce a guarantee letter system, which would be issued to patients to cover their hospital expenses. Board member Lucille Lagunay said the…
Bohol Netizens Mourn Young Snake Bite Victim in Loon
Netizens expressed sympathy and condolences to the family of a young girl who died after being bitten by a poisonous snake in Loon, sparking an outpouring of grief and criticism on social media. The 3-year-old girl was bitten by the snake on October 16, allegedly while resting at her family home. She was rushed to…
Violence Against Bohol Nurse Sparks Outrage in Philippines
The death of a nurse in an act of violence at a hospital in Bohol province has prompted calls for greater protection of healthcare workers in the Philippines. The Philippine Nurses Association – Bohol Chapter issued a statement mourning "the tragic loss of our colleague, a dedicated nurse whose life was senselessly taken by an…
Philippine Power Rates Decrease Nationwide, Not Only in Bohol, in October 2024
Electric cooperatives and companies across the country announced reductions in power rates for October 2024, citing lower costs in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). Bohol Light Company, Inc. reported a reduction of more than 3 pesos per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for residential consumers, who will now pay 9.81 pesos per kWh, down from 13.62 pesos…
P3.4M Worth of Shabu Seized in Bohol Buy-bust
P3.4 MILLION WORTH OF SHABU SEIZED IN BOHOL BUY-BUST A former convict who had previously availed of a plea bargain agreement was arrested again for alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade, police said. Ramonito Sebandal, 39, alias "Migo", a resident of Purok 2, Barangay Upper, Dela Paz, Cortes town, was caught in a buy-bust…
Cong. Chatto Laments Over Bohol Hospital Tragedy, Calls for Probe
Bohol 1st District Congressman Edgar M. Chatto expressed shock and dismay over a tragic incident at Bohol Doctors Hospital in Tagbilaran City, where a nurse was murdered by a patient on Thursday. In an interview with DYTR’s Ardy Araneta-Batoy, Chatto described the incident as unprecedented and called for a thorough investigation to determine the circumstances…
Bohol Police Director Bids Farewell, Set for Regional Post
Bohol provincial police director Colonel Lorenzo Batuan is set to leave his post after a two-year stint, with his successor taking over on Monday. Batuan, who assumed the role on October 21, 2022, will be replaced by Colonel Arnel Banzon, according to reports. In a video message circulating on social media, Batuan confirmed his relief…
Whistleblower chides vote-buying culture in Bohol
Boholano whistleblower Ronnie Orillosa has criticized the culture of vote-buying in the country as the 2025 election season approaches. During the October 14, 2024 episode of "Open Forum" with Ardy Araneta-Batoy and Gloria Leodivica Ataneta, Orillosa shared his thoughts on the issue. Orillosa stated that the right to suffrage has been compromised, effectively favoring rogue…
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