Police Identify Two Suspects in Jagna Barangay Official’s Murder
Authorities have identified two persons of interest (POI) in the murder of a barangay councilor in Jagna, Bohol, officials said Thursday. Edilberto Bahala, a councilor of Nausok barangay, was killed by unknown assailants last week. The Jagna Police Station declined…
PSA Warns of National ID Scams
PSA WARNS OF NATIONAL ID SCAMS The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Thursday warned the public about scams targeting holders of the national identification card, denying reports of government financial aid distribution to cardholders. PSA said in a statement that…
LTFRB clarifies LTO’s authority to apprehend unlicensed vans
LTFRB clarifies LTO’s authority to apprehend unlicensed vans The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has reaffirmed that the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has the authority to apprehend "colorum" vans, or vehicles operating without franchises, amid growing concerns over…
COMELEC Urges Eligible Citizens to Register for 2025 Elections as Deadline Looms
COMELEC Urges Eligible Citizens to Register for 2025 Elections as Deadline Looms The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) has renewed its call for eligible Filipino citizens to register for the 2025 polls, with the deadline for registration fast approaching. Tagbilaran Election…
Asenso Pa More Candidates Defect to Nacionalista Party
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…
Former Tubigon Mayor to Seek Mayoralty Position Again
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,…
Bohol Provincial Board Urged to Investigate AICS Distribution Scandal
Bohol Provincial Board Urged to Investigate AICS Distribution Scandal A senior member of the Bohol Provincial Board has called for an investigation into allegations of irregularities in the P10-Million distribution of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program….
COA Uncovers P27.9M in Idle Funds at Tagbilaran City Hall
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…
Boholana OFW Repatriated After Suffering Stroke in Saudi Arabia
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….
Buenavista, Bohol Mayor Seeks Dialogue on Electricity Issues
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…
BISU Students Win Top Honors at Indonesian Design Contest
YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia – A team of students from Bohol Island State University (BISU) in the Philippines has taken home two major awards at the Chronics 2024 competition in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The team, composed of Industrial Design students Charmaine Baguinaon, Kim…
Chatto’s Governance Legacy: A Testament to Effective Leadership in Bohol
A recent episode of the "Lawig sa Pagdumala" program revisited the governance legacy of former Bohol Governor Atty. Edgar M. Chatto, highlighting his achievements during his tenure from 2010 to 2019. Chatto’s leadership was marked by numerous awards and citations,…
Tagbilaran Lawmaker Proposes Free Water for Restaurant Customers
Tagbilaran City Proposes Free Water for Restaurant Customers A city councillor of Tagbilaran has proposed an ordinance that would require all food outlets in Tagbilaran City to provide free drinking water to customers. Fausto Budlong, chairman of the Committee on…
COA Flags Tagbilaran for P15.7M in Unliquidated NGO Funds
The Commission on Audit (COA) has called out the City Government of Tagbilaran for its failure to properly monitor and enforce the liquidation of P15,733,000 in funds released to various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and people’s organizations (POs). The finding was highlighted in…
Loud Muffler Law Needs Better Enforcement in Tagbilaran
CITY COUNCILOR: LOUD MUFFLER LAW NEEDS BETTER ENFORCEMENT A Tagbilaran City Councilor is calling for stricter enforcement of laws against loud mufflers, saying the existing legal framework is sufficient to address the growing problem of noise pollution. Councilor Nerio "Butchie"…
Ruling Party Faces Quandary in Bohol Congressional Bid
The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), the ruling party in the country, is facing a potential dilemma in the first congressional district of Bohol after two prominent personalities joined the party, both vying for the same seat. Former Tagbilaran Mayor…
Dengue Cases Decline in Bohol After Tighter Monitoring
Bohol’s Provincial Health Office (PHO) has reported a decline in the number of active dengue cases, attributing the drop to tighter monitoring and control measures. According to PHO data, the number of active cases decreased to 670 in the previous…
Tubigon Town Leaders Rally Behind Cong. Chatto
A group of top political leaders in Tubigon has expressed full support for Bohol First District Congressman Edgar M. Chatto, according to a local official. Lawyer Abeleon Damalerio revealed the development during an interview over DYTR. Damalerio expressed elation over…
Mayor Ellorimo of Sikatuna Confirms Support for Cong. Chatto
Sikatuna, Bohol Mayor Justiniana Ellorimo and her husband, Jose “Pangay” Ellorimo, have clarified their stance on the upcoming congressional election, pledging their support for Bohol First District Rep. Edgar Chatto’s re-election bid. The announcement comes after Pangay Ellorimo was spotted…
COA Uncovers Tagbilaran’s P3.7M Decade-old Dormant Accounts
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged Tagbilaran City Government, under the leadership of ex Mayor Baba Yap and now his wife, Jane Cajes-Yap, for keeping over P3.7 million pesos in dormant receivable accounts for more than a decade, potentially overstating its…
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