A new species of razor wrasse fish has been discovered by scientists in the Philippines, but its first sighting was not in the ocean, but in a public market in Bohol⁴. The fish, which has been named Cirrhilabrus marinda, or the Marinda fairy wrasse, was initially bought by a local fisherman who noticed its unusual…
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TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines: The commanding officer of the 702nd Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion, Lt. Col. Liza Migriño Quirog, was prevented from entering the Bohol Provincial Capitol on Tuesday, Sept. 5, while Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte was in the building. Quirog, who is also a member of the National Security Council, posted on…
The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh), led by Governor Aris Aumentado, conducted a Regenerative Convergence Workshop on September 1, 2023, at the PPDO Conference Hall at the Capitol. The workshop was part of a 10-year multi-sectoral project that aims to restore the ecosystems of Bohol and make it the first regenerative island in the Philippines….
Bohol, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines, participated in the 34th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) held on September 1-3, 2023, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. The event was attended by hundreds of exhibitors from different regions of the country, offering various travel packages and deals to the public….
The 2nd Human Rights Educators Forum (HREF) will be held on 13-14 September 2023 at the Diversion 21 Hotel, Iloilo City, as part of the 75th Anniversary celebration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The theme for this year’s forum is “Educating for Dignity, Freedom, and Justice For All“. The HREF is a…
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – Mayor Jane Yap of Tagbilaran City has issued a statement to clarify the details of an alleged kidnapping incident that recently occurred in the city. According to Yap, the incident was reported by the Tagbilaran Police District Intelligence and Law Enforcement (DILE) unit, which said that a teacher from Baclayon town…
Tagbilaran City, Bohol – Tagbilaran City and L’Oréal Philippines have partnered to empower women and members of the LGBTQ+ community through training and the repainting of three daycare centers in the city. The partnership was announced by Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Yap on her Facebook page on September 1, 2023. She said that the partnership…
The Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) has announced that the nomination period for the Search for Outstanding Volunteers (SOV) 2023 has been extended until September 15, 2023. This is in response to the overwhelming requests from the public who want to recognize the exemplary contributions of volunteers in various fields of development. The…
The town of Duero, Bohol is gearing up for a star-studded event as actress, model and performer Maui Taylor is confirmed to grace the grand opening of the Duero Food Park on September 10, 2023. Mayor Al Taculad announced the news on his official Facebook page, saying that it was his “outmost dream” to put…
Cebu Governor Gwen Garcia will fly to South Korea next month to attend the 18th East Asia Tourism Forum (EATOF) in Gangwon, South Korea, where she will share Cebu’s success stories in tourism and agriculture. This will be her first official overseas trip since she assumed office for her fifth term in 2019. The governor…
Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado announced on Friday that the construction of the SM Tagbilaran Mall, the first SM SuperMall in the province, will start construction in 2025 and will open its doors in 2027. The mall will be located along Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, near the Bohol Cultural Center and the Island City Mall, he…
The Junior Chamber International (JCI) Chocolate Hills chapter held a successful chess tournament for a cause on Friday, September 1, 2023, at the Bohol Cultural Center in Tagbilaran City. The event, dubbed as “Battle of the Brains”, attracted more than 50 participants from different schools and communities in Bohol. The tournament was divided into two…
The Tagbilaran City Police Station (TCPS) held a ceremonial turnover of logistical support from the Tagbilaran City Local Government Unit (LGU) on August 31, 2023. The turnover was led by the Tagbilaran City Police Chief PLTCOL Homobuno R Sayon, who expressed his gratitude to Mayor Jane Yap and Sir Chief Baba Yap for their generous…
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 on his official Facebook page, Chatto said he was proud of Brawner, who served as…
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 “24 Oras” and hosted the investigative show “Imbestigador.” He also held executive positions in the…
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 same level of self-discipline, and some people seem to have more of it than others….
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 two-day activity was attended by the entire staff of the station, as well as the…
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 sustainable fisheries management in the Philippines. The training workshop, which was held from August 21…
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 collection of renowned Filipino designer Michael Leyva, who used woven fabrics from different parts of…
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 been detected among its live hogs. According to a letter from the DA’s Bureau of…
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 than our Motherland. No greater people than our own. Serve them with all your heart,…
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 aims to promote understanding and cooperation between political parties and parliamentarians in Australia and other…
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 include disobedience and resistance to the person in authority, harassment, and grave threats. She said…
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