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First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos recently made a notable appearance at the Artisans Village during the 2024 Manila FAME, where she was warmly welcomed by key officials, including Provincial Administrator Asteria Caberte, DTI-Bohol Provincial Director Vierna Ligan, and DTI Acting Secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque. During her visit, Marcos explored the BAHANDI: From Earth to Earth Exhibit,…
ANTEQUERA, BOHOL — A tragic incident unfolded on Friday, June 28, 2024, when three children ventured into Tubang Cave and Spring. The incident, which occurred around 5 p.m., resulted in the death of one man while his sister was successfully rescued. Two boys managed to exit the cave around 8 p.m., after entering at 6…
In the halls of Bohol’s Capitol, a scandal has surfaced, casting a shadow over the distribution of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) funds—a lifeline for many in need. Allegations of misappropriation have sparked a clamor for transparency and accountability. The controversy came to light following a radio interview on DYTR, where Bohol…
In a landmark case, the Office of the Ombudsman Visayas has initiated an in-depth investigation into allegations of a data privacy breach involving Rene Y. Jayag, the OIC-Provincial Assessor of Bohol province. The complaint, filed by former Provincial Administrator and ex-Bohol Board Member Alfonso “Ae” Rafols Damalerio II, accused Jayag of alleged unauthorized disclosure of…
BILAR, Bohol – A lawyer who allegedly joined the New People’s Army (NPA) was among the five communist rebels killed in a firefight with government forces in Barangay Campagao, Bilar town on Friday morning, February 23, 2024. The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) identified the slain lawyer as Atty. Hannah Jay Cesista, also known by…
A Facebook user named Ricky Madanguit has accused Emmanuel Bongcac Ramasola alyas Willy, a social media propagandist and member of the Office of Governance Accountability and Review (OGAR) of Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado, of being a Bohol swindler and a liar. In a post dated February 23, 2024, Madanguit challenged Ramasola, president of a Rotary…
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – Governor Aris Aumentado personally visited and extended assistance to the fire victims in Barangay Mansasa on February 6, 2024. The governor distributed relief goods such as mats, pans, blankets, rice, canned goods, and other necessities to the affected families. The Provincial Government of Bohol, through the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and…
The chief of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), Dr. Anthony Damalerio, has spoken out against the accusations made by Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado on social media, where the latter claimed that some Capitol employees were working with his online critics. In a radio interview on January 31, 2024, Damalerio said he…
QUEZON CITY, Philippines – A social media influencer and businessman who is known for posting malicious statements online is facing arrest anew for cyberlibel charges. The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 90 in Quezon City has issued a warrant of arrest against Emmanuel Bongcac Ramasola, also known as Willy Ramasola, who is based in Makati…
Bohol First District Rep. Edgar M. Chatto has denounced his critics on Wednesday, calling them “blockers” who spread fake news and malign him and his family’s reputation. Chatto made the remarks during an episode of Newsmakers ug Uban Pa, a DYTR radio program hosted by Ardy Araneta-Batoy, the managing editor of the Bohol Tribune. The…
A Boholano congressman has said he is “excited” to review the findings of a prosecutor who allegedly dismissed most of the cyberlibel cases he filed against a social media critic. Atty. Edgar M. Chatto, who represents the First District of Bohol province, filed 21 cases of cyberlibel against Emmanuel “Willy” Ramasola, a netizen who accused…
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – A warrant of arrest has been issued against a known fake news spreader on Facebook for allegedly posting defamatory statements online against a former provincial board member and provincial administrator. The Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 48 in Tagbilaran City has ordered the arrest of Emmanuel Bongcac Ramasola, also known as…
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has awarded a 15-year cargo-handling contract for five ports in Bohol to a joint venture of Animas Bros Arrastre Stevedoring Services, Inc. and Tarsier Arrastre Stevedoring, Inc. In a document obtained by Bohol News, Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado and his wife, Congresswoman Vanessa Aumentado, appeared to have stake in the…
The appropriations committee of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) has decided to exclude the budget allocation for the Office of Governance, Accountability and Review (OGAR) for the year 2024, effectively abolishing the controversial anti-corruption body created by Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado. The SP Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Vice Governor Dionisio Victor Balite, approved the entire…
Atharra Primeland Development Corporation, a real estate developer based in Bohol, has issued a statement on Thursday saying that it will continue its business operations and construction of existing projects despite facing allegations of fraud and misrepresentation from some of its condo buyers. The company’s chairman, Alfonso “Ae” Damalerio II, said the company is prepared…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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