Pinay Lawyer among 5 NPA Rebels Killed in Bohol Gunbattle
BILAR, Bohol – A lawyer who allegedly joined the New People’s Army (NPA) was among the five communist rebels killed in a firefight with government forces in Barangay Campagao, Bilar town on Friday morning, February 23, 2024. The Bohol Police…
Bohol Baby Dies in Fire in Tagbilaran City
A 4-month-old baby boy was killed in a fire that engulfed a house in Barangay Ubujan, Tagbilaran City on February 24, 2024. The victim was identified as Prince Nikola Alcala, who was left alone in the house by his parents,…
Loon to impose parking fees at port area starting March 1, 2024
The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Loon, Bohol announced that it will start collecting parking fees from all vehicles that will park at the Loon Port Road and Loon Port Parking Area outside the Loon International Cruise Ship Port, Catagbacan…
Bohol Swindler Willy Ramasola Accused of Lying About Tarpaulin Business
A Facebook user named Ricky Madanguit has accused Emmanuel Bongcac Ramasola alyas Willy, a social media propagandist and member of the Office of Governance Accountability and Review (OGAR) of Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado, of being a Bohol swindler and a…
Tagbilaran City Recognized as Manila Bulletin Newsmaker of the Year 2024
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – The city of Tagbilaran added another feather to its cap as it was honored as one of the Manila Bulletin Newsmakers of the Year 2024 in a ceremony held at The Tent City in Manila Hotel…
BOVEGA Thanks Mayor Rañola and LGU for Their Support to Poultry Project
Jagna, Bohol Mayor Joseph Rañola welcomed on Feb. 13 the Boctol Vegetable Growers Association (BOVEGA) from Barangay Boctol, Jagna, who paid him a heartfelt courtesy call. The association, led by their president Marites Rojas, thanked the mayor and the Local…
American Tourist Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Bohol
A 35-year-old American tourist died after his motorcycle crashed into a coconut tree along the national highway in Barangay Sal-ing, Balilihan, Bohol on Wednesday evening. The victim was identified as Michael David, a native of California, who was visiting the…
Tagbilaran City Mayor Celebrates Centenarian’s Birthday, Learns His Secret to Longevity
TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines – Mayor Jane Censoria Cajes-Yap, the first female mayor of Tagbilaran City, visited the home of Tatay Vicente D. Dela Peña, who turned 100 years old on February 11, 2024, to personally hand over his centenarian cash…
Unidentified Man Found Dead in Baguio Sports Complex
BAGUIO CITY – A mysterious death has shocked the residents of Baguio City, as an unidentified man was found lifeless beside the ongoing construction inside the YCC Sports Complex, Athletic Bowl, Burnham Legarda, Baguio City on Tuesday, February 9, 2024….
PAF Expands Helicopter Squadrons with New Acquisitions
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has been acquiring new aircraft in the past few years, signaling its intention to increase the number of helicopters in its squadrons. PAF normally goes for the minimum number of aircraft per squadron due to…
Loboc, Bohol Mayor Welcomes Jiangxi, China Vice Governor and Delegation
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…
Fire Victims in Tagbilaran City Receive Aid from Bohol Governor
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – Governor Aris Aumentado personally visited and extended assistance to the fire victims in Barangay Mansasa on February 6, 2024. The governor distributed relief goods such as mats, pans, blankets, rice, canned goods, and other necessities to…
Bohol Provincial Government Gives P210,000 to Pilar for Foundation Day
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…
Bohol Provincial Government grants cash aid to Sevilla and barangays
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…
New Dimsum Restaurant Opens in Tagbilaran City
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,…
Farmers, Vendors in Bohol Receive Php2.7M Worth of Livelihood Assistance from DOLE-7
Bohol, Philippines – More than 200 farmers and vendors in Bohol are now proud owners of farm implements and other equipment worth Php2.7 million for their livelihood projects, thanks to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE-7). The beneficiaries are…
LTO Flying Squad Causes Traffic Jam, Inconvenience in Bohol
The Flying Squad of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has been conducting random checkpoints in Bohol since February 4, 2024, to inspect the compliance of motorists with traffic rules and laws. However, the operation has also caused a lot of…
No Casualties in Residential Fire in Tagbilaran City
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – A fire that broke out in a residential area in Barangay Mansasa, Tagbilaran City on Sunday afternoon, February 4, 2024, was declared out after more than an hour, with no casualties reported. The fire started at…
Bohol Community Unites for Wetlands Conservation on World Wetlands Day 2024
Bohol, February 3, 2024 – In a heartwarming display of unity and environmental stewardship, the Bohol Provincial Environment Management Office (BPEMO), DENR-CENRO Talibon, Philippine Army, and the community in Brgy. Canawa, Candijay joined forces on February 2, 2024, to celebrate…
Drug Pusher Suspect Nabbed in Tagbilaran, Bohol
A suspected drug pusher who is on the high value drug watchlist of the Philippine National Police (PNP) was arrested in a buy bust operation in barangay Cogon on Saturday, January 30. The suspect was identified as Wilson Israel, alias…
Bohol Police Seize P1.9M Worth of Shabu, Arrest 65 Suspects in One Week
The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) reported a successful week of anti-crime operations from January 22 to 28, 2024, resulting in the confiscation of P1.9 million worth of shabu and the arrest of 65 suspects, including 15 wanted persons. According…
Anthony Damalerio Defends PDRRMO from Aumentado’s Tirade
The chief of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), Dr. Anthony Damalerio, has spoken out against the accusations made by Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado on social media, where the latter claimed that some Capitol employees were working…
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