Bohol Thanks DSWD for Food Packs for Island Fisherfolks

The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh) expressed its gratitude to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region VII for providing 3,397 food packs to the fisherfolks of Sandingan and Cabilao Islands, Loon, Bohol on August 11, 2023. The food packs, which consist of rice, canned goods, coffee, and sugar, are a crucial support…

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Tatak Matatag na Negosyo: A Program to Empower Filipino Micro-Retailers

A new program that aims to promote financial inclusion and resilience among Filipino micro-retailers has been launched by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Coca-Cola, and GCash. The program, called Tatak Matatag na Negosyo, is a joint initiative that will provide training, mentoring, digital tools, and financial…

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Cebu City Drug Busts Yield Over P2M Shabu, 2 Suspects Nabbed

The Regional Police Drug Enforcement Unit of PRO 7 (RPDEU-7) scored big in its anti-drug campaign as it seized more than P2.1 million worth of shabu and arrested two high-value targets in separate sting operations in Cebu City on August 9, 2023. PBGEN Anthony Aberin, PRO7 Regional Director, said that the intelligence-driven operations were part…

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Bohol Governor, Tingog Partylist Open Alagang Tingog Center in Tagbilaran City

The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh), led by Governor Aris Aumentado, joined the Tingog Partylist representatives in the opening of the Alagang Tingog Center on August 11, 2023, at Unit 5, Emerald Square, Tagbilaran City. The Alagang Tingog Center is a one-stop shop that offers various social and health services to the residents of Bohol,…

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Pauline Amelinckx Crowned as the First-ever The Miss Philippines

Pauline Amelinckx, the 27-year-old beauty queen who won the first runner-up title in the Miss Supranational pageant, has added another feather to her cap. She was named as the first-ever The Miss Philippines in a special homecoming event in Manila on Saturday. The Miss Philippines is a new title that recognizes the achievements and contributions…

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Cong. Chatto Supports for CHED’s Share from Tourism Travel Tax

Bohol First District Rep. and House Committee on Tourism Senior Vice Chair Edgar M. Chatto has expressed his support for the 40 percent share of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) from the tourism travel tax during a committee meeting on Wednesday. The meeting deliberated on bills proposing Carrying Capacity Regulations of destinations and Travel…

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Alturas Talibon Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Raffle Winners

Alturas Talibon, one of the leading malls in Bohol, Philippines, congratulated the winners of its 50th Anniversary Blowout 4th raffle draw last August 8, 2023. The lucky winners received P50,000 cash each and were announced on the mall’s official Facebook page. The raffle draw was part of the Alturas 50th Anniversary Blow out raffle promotion,…

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Former Bohol Governor Slams Current Aministration for ASF Mishandling

Former Bohol Governor Art Yap has issued a scathing statement on the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak in Bohol, accusing the current administration of criminal negligence and neglect of duty.  Yap, who served as governor from 2019 to 2022, said that the current governor, Erico Aristotle Aumentado, has failed to take the necessary steps to…

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House Approves Bill to Regulate Physical Therapy Profession

The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a bill that seeks to regulate the registration, licensure and practice of physical therapy in the country. House Bill 8452, or the Philippine Physical Therapy Law, was sponsored by Bohol Rep. Alexie Tutor, who chairs the House Committee on Civil Service and Professional Regulation. The bill…

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Zero Wage Increase for Bohol Workers Amid P100 Petition

The Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), Panglao Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), and Bohol Association of Hotel, Resorts and Restaurant (BAHRR) have expressed their opposition to the petition for a P100 increase of the minimum wage in the region.  In a meeting yesterday, the three business groups stated their position during the…

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Pilar Mayor Admits Being Denied of ASF Test Result from Capitol

The mayor of Pilar, Bohol, Wilson Pajo, admitted that he and his local government unit (LGU) were not shared of the confirmatory laboratory test result that showed positive for African swine fever (ASF) by the provincial government. The test result, which was issued by the Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (RADDL) in Cebu City, confirmed…

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Person of Interest in Rhea Mae Tocmo’s Death Now in Custody

The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has arrested Roberto Gesman Gabison alias “Insik,” a person of interest in the killing of 19-year-old Rhea Mae Tocmo. Tocmo’s body was found stuffed in a box and left by the roadside in Barangay Tisa, Cebu City on July 28, 2023. She had been strangled to death. Gabison was…

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BOC-Port of Subic Retains ISO 9001:2015 Certification

The Bureau of Customs – Port of Subic has maintained its ISO 9001:2015 certification after successfully passing a surveillance audit conducted by TUVSUD, an external auditor. The audit covered various aspects of the Port’s processes and operations, including customer service, risk management, and compliance with regulations. District Collector Carmelita M. Talusan, CESO V, expressed her…

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MICP to Remain Operational with Skeleton Workforce on July 24, 2023

The Manila International Container Port (MICP) will remain operational with skeleton workforce on July 24, 2023, in view of the forecasted inclement weather brought about by Typhoon “Egay” and the scheduled seventy-two (72)-hour transport strike in Metro Manila. In a public advisory, the MICP said that the decision to keep the port open was made…

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Balilihan, Bohol Disco Scandal Appears to be “Planted”

Some people believe that Morales was hired by a politician in Bohol to create this scandal in order to destroy the image of Rep. Edgar M. Chatto. They believe that the politician wanted to discredit Chatto because he is a popular opponent.

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Bohol’s Dalogdog Wins WBF Asia Pacific Flyweight Belt

Tagbilaran City, Bohol – Angilou Dalogdog of PMI Boxing Stable won the WBF Asia Pacific flyweight title on Saturday night, defeating Longyi Hu of China by split decision. The fight, which was the main event of Kumong Bol-Anon 11, was a close one throughout. Dalogdog, who is from Tagbilaran City, started strong and was able…

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Cong. Chatto Files 21 Counts of Cyberlibel Case vs Willy Ramasola

The cyberlibel cases filed against Willy Ramasola are a reminder that the freedom of expression is not absolute. There are limits to what you can say online, and if you cross those lines, you could face legal consequences. It is important to be careful about what you post on social media, and to make sure that you are not defaming or damaging someone else’s reputation.

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Lapu-Lapu to Host BIDA Fun Run Against Illegal Drugs

The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the City Government of Lapu-Lapu will host the BIDA Fun Run on July 29, 2023. The run will start at 4:00 a.m. at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City. The BIDA Fun Run is a national anti-illegal drug advocacy campaign that involves local government units (LGUs),…

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Bohol Wins 2 Medals in National Championship Games

Bohol bagged gold and bronze medals for track and field at the Philippine Athletics Track and Field (PATAFA) Championships on Wednesday, March 22 in Ilagan City, Isabela. Two Boholano track and field athletes, Maria Emely Balunan and Juvelle Alexa Matnog, had a podium finish for the 400-meter girls under 18 category on the championships’ 1st…

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Loay Municipality Receives Awards for Local Revenue Growth

The Municipality of Loay, a coastal town in the island province of Bohol, has received two awards from the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BGLF) for its outstanding performance in local revenue generation and collection. According to a post by One Loay Facebook page, Loay ranked 8th among all…

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Middlemen Maoy Hinungdan sa Mahal nga Utan sa Bohol

Matod ni Cylwin Bomediano, chairman sa Bol-anon Bantay Presyo – usa ka advocacy group nga bag-o pa lang natukod aron pagbantay sa mga negosyante nga nipaburot pag-ayo sa presyo sa ilang mga baligya, grabe ang patong sa mga middlemen. Matod ni Bomediano sa programang Kwentas Klaras sa DYTR Bohol kagahapon nga ang Ampalaya (paliya) nga…

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Senator Risa Hontiveros Brings Mobile Health Clinic to Bohol

The Senator Risa Hontiveros mobile clinic which will serve the Typhoon Odette hit areas of Getafe, Talibon, Trinidad, Ubay, Tagbilaran City and Catigbian in Bohol starting January 25 will be staffed by doctors, nurses, radiologist, sinologist and medical technologist. The mobile clinic van is equipped with:Mobile Xray with digitizerHematology and Chemical Analyzer3 probe portable ultrasoundElectrocardiogram…

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Bohol Board Member Balite Nabitik sa Lit-ag nga Tsismis?

BY VEN REBO ARIGO TSISMIS ra gyod ang pasangil nga may opisyal nga pulitikong nakadawat og P5M protection money gikan sa usa ka reseller sa repa scam. Kini sumala karon sa repa admin nga si Zel Libranza, kinsa ginganlan ni Board Member (BM) Victor Balite nga iyang tinubdan sa paghimog niyag samang pasangil sa iyang…

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Hasol sa Pantalan sa Tagbilaran Solbad Na: Jade Bautista

By VEN C. ARIGO Nasulbad ang problema ug kahasol sa mga pasaherong molarga pagawas sa Bohol agi sa pantalan sa Tagbilaran City taliwa sa pandemya. Gitaho ni Provincial Board Member Jade Bautista nga sugod karong adlawa, aduna nay Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel sa tiketan sa OceanJet aron mo-stamp agig pagmatuod nga legitimate ang papel…

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