The provincial government of Bohol is working on a plan to rehabilitate Alona Beach, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Panglao. The plan, which will be executed in partnership with the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), aims to improve the beach’s condition and amenities. The project is estimated to cost around…
On January 23, 2024, 102 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Catigbian town received wheelchairs and crutches from Pamayanang Handa Community Advocates for Resilient, Empowerment and Services (PH Cares) and Rotary Club of Pasay Cyber City. The distribution was part of the medical mission and wheelchair distribution program held at Baang Gymnasium in barangay Baang, Catigbian….
If you are looking for a unique and eco-friendly destination in the Philippines, you might want to check out Banacon Island, home to the largest mangrove plantation in Asia. Located in the northern part of Bohol province, within the Municipality of Getafe, Banacon Island boasts of approximately 425 hectares of mangrove forest that was established…
A local radio program, DYTR, has reported that the conflict between the local government unit (LGU) of Cortes or one of its offices and Richli Corporation, a water company, has not been settled yet. The dispute is related to Richli’s plan to extract water from Ohan Spring in Cortes for its water business. LGU-Cortes has…
Baclayon, Bohol – Governor Aris Aumentado personally handed over a P100,000.00 cash gift to Desideria Cuering, a 100-year-old woman from barangay Santa Cruz, Baclayon, Bohol, on Saturday, January 23, 2024. Cuering is one of the beneficiaries of the Bohol Centenarian Ordinance, which grants a P100,000.00 award and cash benefit to Bol-anons who reach the age…
The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh) recently met with the officials of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to discuss the ongoing challenges faced by Balicasag Island in Panglao. Balicasag Island is a popular destination for tourists who want to experience the rich marine biodiversity of Bohol….
Emmanuel “Willy” Ramasola, a social media critic and member of the Office of Governance Accountability and Review (OGAR) of Gov. Aris Aumentado, has posted bail for three counts of libel filed against him by former Bohol Governor Edgar Chatto. The release from PNP lock-up jail in Quezon City was not a scene without drama as…
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – A social media influencer and businessman who is known for posting malicious statements online is facing arrest anew for cyberlibel charges. The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 90 in Quezon City has issued a warrant of arrest against Emmanuel Bongcac Ramasola, also known as Willy Ramasola, who is based in Makati…
Bohol First District Rep. Edgar M. Chatto has denounced his critics on Wednesday, calling them “blockers” who spread fake news and malign him and his family’s reputation. Chatto made the remarks during an episode of Newsmakers ug Uban Pa, a DYTR radio program hosted by Ardy Araneta-Batoy, the managing editor of the Bohol Tribune. The…
The Bohol Provincial Environment Management Office (BPEMO) conducted a regular monitoring of the giant clams restocking project in the Sta. Fe Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Alburquerque on December 23, 2023. The monitoring team, composed of divers from the BPEMO’s Coastal Resource Management (CRM) Division, the Philippine National Police-Bohol Provincial Police Office (PNP-BPPO), and the…
On December 22, 2023, a team of divers from various government agencies and local units conducted a regular monitoring of juvenile giant clams in Bingag Marine Protected Area (MPA), Bingag, Dauis, Bohol. The divers, composed of personnel from the Bohol Environment Management Office (BPEMO), the Bohol Provincial Police Office (BPPO), the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG),…
Baclayon, Bohol – The Ecological Solid Waste Management (ESWM) Division of the Bohol Provincial Environment Management Office (BPEMO) held a 3-day training for ESWM enforcers from various municipalities last December 20-22, 2023. The training aimed to enhance the skills and knowledge of the ESWM enforcers in enforcing Republic Act 9003 or the Ecological Solid Waste…
A Boholano congressman has said he is “excited” to review the findings of a prosecutor who allegedly dismissed most of the cyberlibel cases he filed against a social media critic. Atty. Edgar M. Chatto, who represents the First District of Bohol province, filed 21 cases of cyberlibel against Emmanuel “Willy” Ramasola, a netizen who accused…
Balilihan Mayor Pureza Veloso-Chatto, wife of Bohol First District Congressman Edgar M. Chatto, has denounced a post on social media that claimed her husband was airlifted to another place outside of Bohol for an immediate treatment of a certain form of illness. The post, which was allegedly spread by Willy Ramasola, was proven to be…
The first batch of PACEM Fathers, a missionary group of Filipino priests, marked their 25th anniversary of ordination on April 14, 2023. Bishop Alberto “Abet” Uy of Tagbilaran, who ordained them in 1998, congratulated them on their silver jubilee and praised their contributions to the Church and society. In a Facebook post, Bishop Uy expressed…
The mayor of Sevilla, Juliet Dano, has accused the neighboring town of Balilihan of trespassing and vandalizing the fence of Bugwak Spring Water Pump, where Sevilla has a bulk water supply project. In an interview with Bohol media, Mayor Dano said that she received a complaint from one of the caretakers of Bugwak Spring, Alex…
As part of his Strategic Change Agenda, Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado is strengthening local governance by visiting different municipalities and providing financial support to barangays. On January 3, 2024, he started his municipal visits in Sikatuna, where he met with barangay captains and treasurers from ten barangays. He was accompanied by Board Member Lucille Lagunay,…
Alburquerque, Bohol: Governor Aris Aumentado, leading the Provincial Government of Bohol, administered the oath-taking ceremony of newly-elected officials of the Alburquerque Employees Association (AEA) on December 22, 2023. The AEA is composed of municipal employees who work in various departments and offices of the local government unit of Alburquerque. The association aims to promote the…
The Sandiganbayan has sentenced former Cortes mayor Apolinaria Balistoy to up to 48 years in prison after finding her guilty of graft and falsification of public documents. Balistoy was convicted of falsifying her attendance in seminars to get reimbursements totaling P105,000 from the municipal funds in 2010. She also brought her son to the seminars,…
Barangay Lusong, Buenavista, welcomed recently Gov. Aris Aumentado of the Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh). The Governor handed over P5,000,000 for road improvement and P90,000 from the sand and gravel revenue to the Buenavista municipal government for the first quarter of 2023. Gov. Aumentado also gave P227,708 to the Catigbian Waterworks and Sanitation Association (CAWSA)…
TUBIGON, Bohol – A riot broke out at the Tubigon port on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, as passengers bound for Cebu City complained about the rampant fixers and scalpers who were selling tickets at exorbitant prices. According to some passengers, they had to wait in long queues for hours to buy tickets, while others were…
The Bohol Alliance of Travel and Tour Operators (BATTOP), a newly formed organization of tourism stakeholders in the province, held its induction of officers on December 20, 2023, at the Kawayan Hall, Bluewater, Panglao. The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh), led by Gov. Aris Aumentado, officiated the ceremony and expressed his full support to the…
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