November 2024

A water utility company in Tagbilaran has begun to revive old sources of water in a bid to improve supply to its customers. Bohol Water Utilities Inc. (BWUI) has reactivated a pumping unit in barangay Cogon, Tagbilaran City, which had been out of commission for some time. The unit, known as pumping unit no. 13,…

Philippine police arrested a 34-year-old man wanted for child abuse in Balilihan town on October 26, 2024, authorities said. Teddy Baculio, a resident of barangay Boctol, Balilihan, was taken into custody by police who were armed with an arrest warrant issued by Judge Glen Pergamino of the Regional Trial Court branch 3 in Tagbilaran City….

The death toll from dengue fever in Bohol has climbed to 18 since January, with the majority of fatalities being young children, according to the latest data from the provincial health office. As of October 19, 2024, a total of 8,121 patients have been afflicted with the mosquito-borne disease, representing a 392.5% increase compared to…

A devastating loss has sparked a call to action in Bohol, where a young girl’s life was cut short after a poisonous snake bite. The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh) is now considering plans to stock anti-venom serum in district hospitals to prevent similar tragedies. The move comes after observers urged the PGBh to take…

SORSOGON — Bishop Arturo Bastes, a native of Bohol, was laid to rest on Oct. 30 in Sorsogon, according to reports. The bishop’s remains were kept at the Sorsogon Cathedral for a few days before the funeral. Bastes, 75, died on Oct. 20, days after being involved in an accident in Lila town, reports said….

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) has approved the proposed 2025 provincial budget of PHP4.4 billion pesos on first reading during its regular session on Oct. 29, 2024. Board member Romulo Cepedoza sponsored the measure, which was approved by the provincial board. The budget will now undergo a second reading, which includes a series of hearings that…

The Provincial Legal Office (PLO) in Bohol has defended the province’s governor, Erico Aristotle Aumentado, against allegations of technical malversation in the distribution of vehicles to board members. The allegations were made by Board Member Mimi Boniel Maglasang, who filed a case against the governor and the late Vice Governor Dionisio Victor Balite. However, PLO’s…

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) is working to craft an ordinance that would establish a drug rehabilitation center in the province, a move that comes in response to growing public demand for such a facility. The proposed ordinance, which has been pending for some time, will address the need for a local rehabilitation center, where individuals…

A long weekend is expected to boost holiday economics in Bohol as residents enjoy a four-day break. The extended weekend was made possible by the declaration of November 1, 2024, as a holiday in observance of All Saints’ Day. Additionally, November 4, 2024, was declared a holiday to commemorate the birth anniversary of late President…

Authorities are urging residents of Bohol to learn how to keep themselves safe in the event of a disaster by moving to evacuation sites, amid concerns over increased activity at active faults offshore. Experts warn that the island is at risk of strong earthquakes similar to the one that struck in 2013, and are advising…

Teams from the Bohol Electric Cooperative 1 (BOHECO 1) have been deployed to repair power lines damaged by Storm Kristine. The cooperative’s general manager, Dino Nicolas Roxas, confirmed that repair teams are working to restore electricity to affected areas. BOHECO 1 has received support from the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperative Association (PHILRECA), which is providing…

A 40-year-old man was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Tagbilaran City, police said. Marlon Balabag y Quijada, a resident of Sitio Katipunan in Barangay Mansasa, was taken into custody by the City Drug Enforcement Team on Tuesday night along Mahogany Street in Purok 4. Police seized two packets of suspected shabu, a methamphetamine hydrochloride,…

DJ Balite, son of the late Vice Governor Dionisio Victor Balite, has assumed his post as a member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP), filling a vacant seat in the provincial board. Balite confirmed that he has taken his oath of office and occupied the seat left vacant after Board Member Tita Baja was elevated to…

A notorious lending collector who had gone missing was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Tubigon, police said. Dwight Denard Patayan, 34, a resident of Barangay Sta Cruz in Dagohoy town, was identified as the suspect, according to Police Major Neon Francis Alvarez, chief of the Tubigon Police. The arrest was made during a buy-bust…

Thieves broke into a Save ‘N Earn store in Sierra Bullones, Bohol, early Sunday, making off with cash and mobile phones worth over P53,000 pesos. According to police investigations, the incident occurred at around 3:50 am on November 3, 2024, at the store located in Purok 3, Poblacion, Sierra Bullones. John Roi Bolanio Hinampas, 29,…

A mayoralty aspirant in Catigbian, Benjie Oliva, has denied any involvement in the distribution of tarpaulins bearing his name alongside that of congressional candidate John Geesnell "Baba" Yap. Oliva, who is running for mayor in the upcoming elections, clarified that he remains loyal to incumbent congressman Atty. Edgar Chatto, despite supporting Governor Aris Aumentado’s re-election…

BOHOL POVERTY RATE DROPS TO 14.8% IN 2023: PSA The poverty incidence in Bohol province has decreased to 14.8 percent in 2023, down from 19.1 percent in 2021, according to data released by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Tuesday. The latest figures, presented to Bohol media, indicate a significant drop in poverty rates in…

BOHOL CONGRESSWOMAN WARNS PUBLIC AGAINST FAKE REPRESENTATIVES A warning has been issued by Congresswoman Alexie Tutor of the Third District of Bohol, cautioning the public against individuals claiming to represent her office. In a statement released on social media, Tutor said that several individuals have been going around the district using her name to solicit…

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 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…

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 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 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…