Bohol Rep. Chatto Lauds AFP Chief Brawner on CA Confirmation
Bohol Representative Edgar Chatto expressed his congratulations to Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on his confirmation by the Commission on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday, August 30, 2023. In a statement posted…
GMA Network Mourns the Loss of Veteran broadcaster Mike Enriquez
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…
Rules of Self-Discipline for Successful People
Self-discipline is the ability to control one’s impulses, emotions, and actions in order to achieve a desired goal. It is often considered as one of the key factors for success in any field of endeavor. However, not everyone has the…
Bohol APC Reviews Achievements, Plans for Future
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…
USAID Trains Civil Society Organizations to Promote Sustainable Fisheries Management in the Philippines
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has recently conducted a training workshop for 34 participants from civil society organizations (CSOs) and their local partners to support strategic management action planning and decision-making towards a more improved, responsible, and…
Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Yap Models for Malacañang Fashion Show
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…
Bohol Keeps ASF-Free Status After Outbreak Control
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has declared that Bohol remains free of African Swine Fever (ASF) after successfully containing an outbreak that occurred last month. The province has maintained its green zone status, which means that no ASF cases have…
Bohol Rep. Chatto Honors Ninoy Aquino on his 40th Death Anniversary
Bohol First District Rep. Edgar M. Chatto paid tribute to former senator and democracy icon Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. on his 40th death anniversary on August 21, 2023. Chatto quoted Aquino’s famous words: “There is no greater nation on earth…
Arroyo Welcomes Australian Political Exchange Delegates in House of Representatives
Former President and now Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo welcomed the delegates of the Australian Political Exchange Council (APEC) to the Plenary Hall of the House of Representatives on Monday, August 21, 2023. The APEC is a non-government organization that…
CCTO to Sue Harassers of Traffic Enforcers in Sirao, Cebu
The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) is set to file charges against those who allegedly harassed and threatened its personnel during a clamping operation in Barangay Sirao last Saturday, August 12. According to CCTO chief Raquel Arce, the charges will…
Battle of the Brains: Chess Tournament for a Cause
Are you a chess lover who wants to test your skills and support a noble cause at the same time? If yes, then you should not miss the ‘Battle of the Brains: Chess Tournament for a Cause’ on August 26,…
Bohol Thanks DSWD for Food Packs for Island Fisherfolks
The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh) expressed its gratitude to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region VII for providing 3,397 food packs to the fisherfolks of Sandingan and Cabilao Islands, Loon, Bohol on August 11, 2023. The…
Tatak Matatag na Negosyo: A Program to Empower Filipino Micro-Retailers
A new program that aims to promote financial inclusion and resilience among Filipino micro-retailers has been launched by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Coca-Cola, and GCash. The program, called Tatak Matatag…
Cebu City Drug Busts Yield Over P2M Shabu, 2 Suspects Nabbed
The Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit of PRO 7 (RPDEU-7) scored big in its anti-drug campaign as it seized more than P2.1 million worth of shabu and arrested two high-value targets in separate sting operations in Cebu City on August…
Bohol Governor, Tingog Partylist Open Alagang Tingog Center in Tagbilaran City
The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh), led by Governor Aris Aumentado, joined the Tingog Partylist representatives in the opening of the Alagang Tingog Center on August 11, 2023, at Unit 5, Emerald Square, Tagbilaran City. The Alagang Tingog Center is…
Pauline Amelinckx Crowned as the First-ever The Miss Philippines
Pauline Amelinckx, the 27-year-old beauty queen who won the first runner-up title in the Miss Supranational pageant, has added another feather to her cap. She was named as the first-ever The Miss Philippines in a special homecoming event in Manila…
Cong. Chatto Supports for CHED’s Share from Tourism Travel Tax
Bohol First District Rep. and House Committee on Tourism Senior Vice Chair Edgar M. Chatto has expressed his support for the 40 percent share of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) from the tourism travel tax during a committee meeting…
Alturas Talibon Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Raffle Winners
Alturas Talibon, one of the leading malls in Bohol, Philippines, congratulated the winners of its 50th Anniversary Blowout 4th raffle draw last August 8, 2023. The lucky winners received P50,000 cash each and were announced on the mall’s official Facebook…
Former Bohol Governor Slams Current Aministration for ASF Mishandling
Former Bohol Governor Art Yap has issued a scathing statement on the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Bohol, accusing the current administration of criminal negligence and neglect of duty. Yap, who served as governor from 2019 to 2022, said…
House Approves Bill to Regulate Physical Therapy Profession
The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a bill that seeks to regulate the registration, licensure and practice of physical therapy in the country. House Bill 8452, or the Philippine Physical Therapy Law, was sponsored by Bohol Rep….
Zero Wage Increase for Bohol Workers Amid P100 Petition
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…
Pilar Mayor Admits Being Denied of ASF Test Result from Capitol
The mayor of Pilar, Bohol, Wilson Pajo, admitted that he and his local government unit (LGU) were not shared of the confirmatory laboratory test result that showed positive for African swine fever (ASF) by the provincial government. The test result,…
Person of Interest in Rhea Mae Tocmo’s Death Now in Custody
The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has arrested Roberto Gesman Gabison alias “Insik,” a person of interest in the killing of 19-year-old Rhea Mae Tocmo. Tocmo’s body was found stuffed in a box and left by the roadside in Barangay…
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