Girl Rescued from Tubang Cave in Antequera, Bohol; Brother Dies in Tragic Incident
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…
AICS Money Scandal Drags Bohol Governor Aumentado
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…
Bohol Prov’l Assessor Faces Ombudsman Case for Data Privacy Violation
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…
Pinay Lawyer among 5 NPA Rebels Killed in Bohol Gunbattle
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…
Bohol Swindler Willy Ramasola Accused of Lying About Tarpaulin Business
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…
Fire Victims in Tagbilaran City Receive Aid from Bohol Governor
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…
Anthony Damalerio Defends PDRRMO from Aumentado’s Tirade
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…
QC Court Orders Arrest of Emmanuel “Willy” Ramasola for Cyberlibel
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…
Bohol Congressman Slams Fake News Spreaders
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…
Cong. Chatto Eager to Review Cyberlibel Cases Filed vs Ramasola
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…
Court Orders Arrest of Willy Ramasola for 16 Counts of Cyberlibel
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…
P1-Billion PPA Arrastre Contract Awarded to Bohol Governor’s Company
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…
NO OGAR BUDGET IN 2024: SP RULES
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….
Atharra Primeland Vows to Continue Business, Complete Existing Projects Amid Allegations
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Cong. Chatto Lauds BISU Students for Winning International Design Contest
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…
Bohol Rice Farmers Urged to Adopt Quick Turn Around Scheme Amid El Niño Threat
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…
Aumentado Nailad ni Toloy Evasco Kabahin sa Special Orders ni Quirog
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…
Bohol LGUs Praised for Good Performance in PRDP Projects
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….
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