A team of students from Bohol Island State University (BISU) has won the grand prize in an international product design and ergonomics competition held in Indonesia. The team’s product was a portable water purifier that can filter contaminated water using solar energy and natural materials. The competition, called CHRONICS 2023, was organized by the Industrial…
The provincial government of Palawan is continuing its efforts to improve the living conditions of the rangers who protect the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a global hotspot for marine biodiversity. According to a press release from the provincial government, the construction of Phase II of the Tubbataha Ranger Station…
The Provincial Agriculturist of Bohol, Liza Migriño Quirog, has urged all government agencies involved in providing water, seeds and fertilizers to the rice farmers of the province to brace for the impact of the looming El Niño phenomenon, as part of the preparations for the Quick Turn Around (QTA) scheme. Quirog inspected the receding water…
Ubay, Bohol – A milestone in the province’s energy sector was achieved on September 17, 2023, as Ubay Power Corporation (UPC), a subsidiary of Alsons Power Group, held a groundbreaking ceremony for its 95.2-megawatt (MW) In-Island Baseload Back-up Power Plant in Barangay Imelda, Municipality of Ubay, Bohol. The project, which is expected to be completed…
Bohol I Electric Cooperative (BOHECO I) has announced that it is now accepting bill payment through GCash. This new payment option is available to all BOHECO I customers, regardless of their location. To pay your BOHECO I bill through GCash, simply follow these steps: You will receive a confirmation message from GCash once your payment…
The Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) – Bohol and Bohol Province were recognized by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PHILRICE) and Department of Agriculture (DA) for their successful implementation of the Rice Competitiveness Enhance Fund (RCEF) program, which aims to provide high quality seeds of rice to Bol-anong farmers. The award was given during…
Royal Oceancrest Panglao 2, a condominium project by Primary Homes Inc., has been recognized as the Best Investment Property in Bohol during the DOT Property Philippines Awards 2023 held on September 14, 2023 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Makati City. The DOT Property Philippines Awards is an annual event that honors the best real estate…
KABAHIN SA GIPAGAWAS NI GOBERNADOR ARIS AUMENTADO NGA SHOW CAUSE ORDER NGADTO KANG PROVINCIAL AGRICULTURIST LIZA MIGRINO QUIROG, KANHI CHIEF OF STAFF NI CONGRESSMAN EDGAR CHATTO SA IYANG TERMINO ISIP GOVERNADOR SA BOHOL KANIADTONG 2010 – 2019. Human ang paglabay sa 72 ka oras nga gitagana sa Gobernador Aumentado ngadto kang Liza Quirog aron sa…
The Department of Agriculture (DA) Philippine Rural Development Project (PRDP) awarded Bohol local government units (LGUs) with good ratings in their Operations and Maintenance Audits (OMAS) from 2019 to 2022, a performance achieved under the administration of former Bohol Gov. Art Yap. Yap was governor of Bohol from 2019 to 2022. Incumbent Governor Aris Aumentado…
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…
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