Boholanos Want House Probe on Aris’ Intel Funds Misuse

The Boholanons Against Corruption Movement (BACM), a civil society group that advocates for good governance and transparency, has issued a public statement calling the attention of the Philippine House of Representatives to help include in the investigation of Congress, the utilization of the intelligence funds of the Provincial Government of Bohol for their unauthorized use,…

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Fake FB post of Emmanuel Ramasola Drags CIDG; Victim Files Cyberlibel Raps

A former provincial administrator has filed a complaint against a Facebook user who allegedly posted a fake photo of him wearing a CIDG detainee shirt and tag. Alfonso “Ae” Damalerio reported to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Bohol Provincial Field Unit (PFU) that his picture was maliciously edited and posted on the Facebook…

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PDEA 7 Burns P330M Worth of Dangerous Drugs in Cebu City

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) 7 destroyed over P330 million worth of dangerous drugs in a thermal facility in Cebu City recently. The activity was the biggest in the region in terms of value and volume of shabu burned. According to PDEA 7 Regional Director Jigger B. Montallana, the agency burned 47 kilos of…

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Inabanga Mayor Urges Residents to Fight Dengue Amid Rising Cases

Inabanga, Bohol – Mayor Jono Jumamoy of Inabanga town has issued a statement, urging town residents to take preventive measures against dengue fever as the number of cases continues to increase in the municipality. According to the Inabanga Municipal Health Office, there have been several cases of dengue reported in different barangays, especially in areas where mosquito breeding sites…

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Corn Farmer in Bohol Achieves High Yield With Hybrid Variety

A corn farmer in Barangay Imelda, Ubay, Bohol has achieved a high yield of 4.07 metric tons per hectare using a hybrid yellow corn variety. Carmelita Cadornega planted GW777 Hybrid Yellow Corn, a conventional hybrid developed by the Institute of Plant Breeding of the University of the Philippines Los Baños. The yield performance of Mrs….

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Shabu Worth P2M Seized in Dauis Buy-Bust Operation

DAUIS, Bohol – Two suspected drug pushers were arrested and shabu worth over 2 million pesos was seized in a buy bust operation conducted by the Dauis Drug Enforcement Unit (DDEU) on Monday, October 16, 2023. The first suspect was identified as Ronnie Borinaga, 21 years old, single, a graduate of Alternative Learning System (ALS)…

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Modala Resort Welcomes New General Manager

Modala Resort, a luxury eco-friendly resort in Panglao, Bohol, Central Visayas, Philippines, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Sean Ybañez as its new General Manager. Mr. Ybañez joined the Modala team on October 1, 2023, and has since been inspiring the staff with his passion for hospitality and dedication to the industry. Mr….

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Shabu Worth 1.3M Pesos Seized in Tagbilaran Buy-bust

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – A 20-year-old male suspect was arrested in a buy-bust operation that yielded about 1.3 million pesos worth of shabu in Barangay Cogon, Tagbilaran City on Saturday night. The Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) identified the suspect as Jacob Ebojo, a resident of Rizal Street, Barangay Cogon. He was considered as a…

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Suganob vs. Chacon: A Battle for the WBO Global Light Flyweight Title

PMI Bohol Boxing Promotions is proud to present KUMONG BOL-ANON XII, a thrilling boxing event that will feature the clash of two rising stars in the light flyweight division. Regie “The Filipino Phenom” Suganob, the undefeated prospect from Bohol, will face Ronald Chacon, the hard-hitting Venezuelan challenger, for the vacant WBO Global Light Flyweight Championship….

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DTI Bohol Launches Digital Poster Making Contest for Students

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bohol Provincial Office is inviting all secondary and tertiary students from schools and universities in Bohol to join its digital poster making contest with the theme: Gen S: Generation Sustainable. The contest aims to showcase the creativity and talent of the young generation in promoting sustainability and environmental…

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LTO’s E-Patrol Mobile Service to Visit Tubigon, Bohol Again

The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will bring back its E-Patrol Mobile Service to Tubigon, Bohol on October 16-18, 2023. The mobile service will be held at the New Municipal Building, Potohan, Tubigon, Bohol from 9 am to 5 pm. The E-Patrol Mobile Service aims to provide convenient and accessible services to the residents of Tubigon…

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Former Corella Mayor Loses Appeal, Faces Jail for Graft and Estafa

The Supreme Court (SC) has rejected the appeal of former Corella town mayor and current councilor Vito Beltran Rapal, who was convicted of four counts of graft, estafa and failure to render accounts. Rapal was accused of pocketing public funds meant for the protection of the Philippine tarsier and failing to liquidate his cash advances….

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Young Hero’s Body Retrieved From Sea in Albur after Saving his Friend from Drowning

The body of a 20-year-old man who saved his friend from drowning was retrieved from the sea on Saturday afternoon, October 2, 2023. Jhon Cyril Sentorias Tanginan, a resident of Barangay Libjo in Sikatuna, Bohol was found by the rescuers of the Philippine Coast Guard, Tarsier 117, Tagbilaran CDDRMO, Albur PNP and other individual divers…

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Police Seek Red Toyota Hilux in Hit and Run Case

Panglao Police authorities are appealing to the public for any information regarding a hit and run incident that left two people dead and one injured on October 4, 2023. The incident occurred at 4:45 am near the Lourdes National High School, where a red Toyota Hilux allegedly struck two multicabs and a student of the…

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Chatto Slams Fake News, Defends Joint Venture Agreement

Bohol First District Rep. Edgar Chatto has issued a statement to counter the false information posted by Willy Ramasola alleging that the province’s joint venture agreement has caused the October 1, 2023 brownout in Bohol.  He said that the joint venture has been beneficial for everyone for many years and has nothing to do with…

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EJ Obiena Breaks Asian Games Record, Wins First Gold for Philippines

Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena made history on Saturday as he clinched the first gold medal for the Philippines in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Obiena also shattered the Asian Games record in the men’s pole vault event with a clearance of 5.90 meters, surpassing the previous mark of 5.75 meters set by…

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Bohol-wide Brownout on October 1, 2023 Lasts for 14 Hours

The Bohol brownout on October 1, 2023 is a major power outage that affected the entire province of Bohol for 14 hours, from 4:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The cause of the brownout is the scheduled maintenance activity of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), which operates and maintains the transmission lines that…

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PNP Arrests High-Value Drug Suspect in Tagbilaran City

Police in Tagbilaran City, Bohol arrested a high-value drug suspect on September 25, 2023, during a buy-bust operation. The suspect, identified as Jay Lord de Claro y Inopiquez, alias “Tiki”, is a resident of Loay town. He was arrested in Barangay Cogon, Tagbilaran City, where he was selling 150 grams of suspected shabu worth more…

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Former Bohol Governor Art Yap Denounces “Baseless” Plunder Case

Former Bohol Governor Art Yap has denounced the “baseless” plunder case filed against him by the Provincial Government, calling it a “persecution” and an attempt to “destroy” his name. In a statement, Yap said that the case was filed without any evidence and that it was clear that the Aumentado Government was more interested in…

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Balut Vendor Killed by Drunk Dumptruck Driver in Tagbilaran

A tragic accident claimed the life of a 69-year-old balut vendor who was hit by a ten-wheeler dumptruck loaded with fine gravel in Tagbilaran City on Friday night. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. at CPG North Avenue, near the cockpit arena, where the victim, identified as Alberto Obing from Brgy. Kawayanan, Tubigon, was selling…

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Chatto: Beware of Fake Hiring Posts for Gallares Hospital in Cortes

Bohol First District Congressman Edgar M. Chatto has warned the public to be wary of fake hiring posts for the new hospital in Cortes, Bohol, which he initiated as a project. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Chatto said that his office is not responsible for the recruitment, operation and management of…

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Inabanga College of Arts and Sciences Offers Free Tuition for BS in Information Systems

The Inabanga College of Arts and Sciences (INB CAS) has announced that it will offer free tuition for students who want to enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BSIS) program for the academic year 2023-2024. The announcement was made by Inabanga Mayor Jono Jumamoy on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, September…

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Atharra Primeland and PAG-IBIG Fund Join Forces to Empower Condo Ownership Dreams

Atharra and PAG-IBIG Fund Join Forces to Empower Condo Ownership DreamsAtharra Primeland Development Corporation (APDC), a leading developer of affordable and quality condominiums in Bohol, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), also known as PAG-IBIG Fund, to provide better loan options for its clients. The MOA signing…

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