The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Bohol is considering a new mechanism for granting financial aid to individuals, particularly those in need of assistance to pay hospital bills. According to reports, SP plans to introduce a guarantee letter system, which would be issued to patients to cover their hospital expenses. Board member Lucille Lagunay said the…

Netizens expressed sympathy and condolences to the family of a young girl who died after being bitten by a poisonous snake in Loon, sparking an outpouring of grief and criticism on social media. The 3-year-old girl was bitten by the snake on October 16, allegedly while resting at her family home. She was rushed to…

The death of a nurse in an act of violence at a hospital in Bohol province has prompted calls for greater protection of healthcare workers in the Philippines. The Philippine Nurses Association – Bohol Chapter issued a statement mourning "the tragic loss of our colleague, a dedicated nurse whose life was senselessly taken by an…

Electric cooperatives and companies across the country announced reductions in power rates for October 2024, citing lower costs in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). Bohol Light Company, Inc. reported a reduction of more than 3 pesos per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for residential consumers, who will now pay 9.81 pesos per kWh, down from 13.62 pesos…

P3.4 MILLION WORTH OF SHABU SEIZED IN BOHOL BUY-BUST A former convict who had previously availed of a plea bargain agreement was arrested again for alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade, police said. Ramonito Sebandal, 39, alias "Migo", a resident of Purok 2, Barangay Upper, Dela Paz, Cortes town, was caught in a buy-bust…

Bohol provincial police director Colonel Lorenzo Batuan is set to leave his post after a two-year stint, with his successor taking over on Monday. Batuan, who assumed the role on October 21, 2022, will be replaced by Colonel Arnel Banzon, according to reports. In a video message circulating on social media, Batuan confirmed his relief…

Boholano whistleblower Ronnie Orillosa has criticized the culture of vote-buying in the country as the 2025 election season approaches. During the October 14, 2024 episode of "Open Forum" with Ardy Araneta-Batoy and Gloria Leodivica Ataneta, Orillosa shared his thoughts on the issue. Orillosa stated that the right to suffrage has been compromised, effectively favoring rogue…

The Police Regional Office (Pro-7) has announced the results of a weeklong operation that led to the arrest of 515 suspects and the seizure of PHP11 million worth of illegal drugs. From October 6 to 12, Pro-7 conducted 495 police operations, resulting in the arrest of 168 drug personalities and the confiscation of 1,639.05 grams…

DIGAMON JOINS BAQUIAL’S LINEUP IN LOBOC MAYORAL RACE Incumbent Barangay Captain Susan Digamon of Gotozon, Loboc has filed her certificate of candidacy for councilor, completing the lineup of mayoralty aspirant Erwin Baquial. Baquial, an incumbent councilor, is challenging incumbent Mayor Raymond Jala for the top spot in the town. He has chosen Leo Baguio Jr….

CAMACHO SET FOR UNOPPOSED RE-ELECTION IN GETAFE Incumbent Getafe, Bohol Mayor Caryboy Camacho is poised to win re-election unopposed, with no challenger emerging to contest his bid for another term. In a rare and unprecedented development, Camacho’s entire ticket is also running unopposed, marking a first in the town’s 40-year history of contested elections. Sources…

PHILIPPINE POLICE NAB ‘TIKI’ AFTER INITIAL ESCAPE A notorious suspect known as "Tiki" managed to evade capture during a police raid on his home in Barangay Manga, Tagbilaran City, but was eventually apprehended hours later. According to Barangay Councilor Marlon Delusa, Michael Vincent Ampog, alias Tiki, was arrested and will face charges after a search…

ALBUR MAYOR BUATES MAKES U-TURN, TO RUN FOR RE-ELECTION Alburquerque, Bohol Mayor Don Ritchie Buates has made a surprise u-turn in his election plans, opting to run for re-election as mayor instead of vice mayor, sources close to the mayor said. Buates had initially planned to run for vice mayor, with his wife Jackie set…

A 41-year-old man was arrested last week for allegedly committing four counts of rape, police said. Patrolino Valejos, a resident of barangay Tapal in Ubay town, was taken into custody after a tracker team from the local police served him a warrant of arrest issued by the Regional Trial Court branch 52 based in Talibon….

Former Panglao Mayor Doloreich Dumaluan has withdrawn his candidacy for vice mayor, reports said. Dumaluan, who filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) earlier, pulled out of the race on October 8, 2024 at the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) office in Panglao. He will be replaced by his younger brother, Dr. Theodore "Doyet" Dumaluan, a renowned…

A former vice mayor of Tagbilaran City has promised to provide "genuine service" to the people if he is elected to the post again. Jose Antonio Veloso made the pledge during an event following the filing of his certificate of candidacy. He is running alongside City Councilor Malvin "Atoy" Torralba, who is vying for the…

Bohol First District Congressional candidate John Geesnall "Baba" Yap has denied allegations that he employs trolls to launch scathing attacks on his political opponents, saying his focus is on bringing more infrastructure projects to his district. In a radio interview, Yap vowed to steer clear of mudslinging, a common practice in Philippine politics, and instead…

Candijay, Bohol Mayor Thamar Olaivar, who had initially announced she would not seek re-election, has made a U-turn and will now run unopposed after a surprise change of heart. According to records from the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), Olaivar, wife of Education Undersecretary Trygve Olaivar, will have no opponent in the upcoming polls. Olaivar, who…

Two towns in Bohol province are set to witness intense mayoral elections, with six aspirants each vying for the top post in Panglao and Ubay. In Panglao, the candidates include incumbent Mayor Edgardo Arcay, Vice Mayor Noel Hormachuelos, lawyer Alexis Ting, Brian Velasco, Councilor Nila Montero, and Aaron Beltran. Meanwhile, in Ubay, the mayoral hopefuls…

CITY FOCUSES ON MENTAL HEALTH AHEAD OF WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY The Tagbilaran City Health Office (CHO) has launched a new program to address mental health issues, a spokesman said, as the city marked World Mental Health Day recently. Robin Culpa, CHO spokesman, revealed the CHO’s new focus on mental health during a dtyr interview…

LILA MAYOR, VICE MAYOR FACE NO OPPOSITION IN 2025 ELECTIONS Lila, Bohol Mayor Arturo Jed Piollo and his running mate, Regina Salazar, are poised to retain their posts unopposed in the 2025 elections. Piollo, who won his first term as mayor in 2019 and was reelected in 2022, will be serving his final term. In…

Whistleblower Ronie Orillosa has revealed that the Philippines’ national politics has become polarized, with two dominant factions vying for power: one led by the Marcos family and the other by the Duterte family. Orillosa made the remarks during an interview with Open Forum where he explained that the country’s political landscape has become focused on…

Tagbilaran City administrator Alvin Acuzar announced that the city’s new identification card for senior citizens may be released as early as next year. During an episode of DYTR’s Open Forum, Acuzar revealed that the city is currently collecting data from its senior citizen population to be included on the new ID, which is being developed…