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MANILA (Bohol.News) – The Provincial Government of Bohol and its Governor, Aris Aumentado, have been honored with the Pasidungog Award by the Office of the Vice President of the Philippines, recognizing their significant contributions to poverty alleviation and social development initiatives. The award, presented by Vice President Sara Duterte’s office, acknowledges Bohol’s extensive partnerships and…
The first batch of PACEM Fathers, a missionary group of Filipino priests, marked their 25th anniversary of ordination on April 14, 2023. Bishop Alberto “Abet” Uy of Tagbilaran, who ordained them in 1998, congratulated them on their silver jubilee and praised their contributions to the Church and society. In a Facebook post, Bishop Uy expressed…
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 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…
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…
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – Mayor Jane Censoria Cajes-Yap of Tagbilaran City was among the selected personalities who modeled for the Isang Pilipinas Fashion Show, a prestigious event hosted by the Malacañang Palace last week. The fashion show featured the 65-piece collection of renowned Filipino designer Michael Leyva, who used woven fabrics from different parts of…
Bohol First District Rep. Edgar M. Chatto paid tribute to former senator and democracy icon Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. on his 40th death anniversary on August 21, 2023. Chatto quoted Aquino’s famous words: “There is no greater nation on earth than our Motherland. No greater people than our own. Serve them with all your heart,…
A new program that aims to promote financial inclusion and resilience among Filipino micro-retailers has been launched by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Coca-Cola, and GCash. The program, called Tatak Matatag na Negosyo, is a joint initiative that will provide training, mentoring, digital tools, and financial…
Pauline Amelinckx, the 27-year-old beauty queen who won the first runner-up title in the Miss Supranational pageant, has added another feather to her cap. She was named as the first-ever The Miss Philippines in a special homecoming event in Manila on Saturday. The Miss Philippines is a new title that recognizes the achievements and contributions…
Bohol First District Rep. and House Committee on Tourism Senior Vice Chair Edgar M. Chatto has expressed his support for the 40 percent share of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) from the tourism travel tax during a committee meeting on Wednesday. The meeting deliberated on bills proposing Carrying Capacity Regulations of destinations and Travel…
The House of Representatives has approved on second reading a bill that seeks to regulate the registration, licensure and practice of physical therapy in the country. House Bill 8452, or the Philippine Physical Therapy Law, was sponsored by Bohol Rep. Alexie Tutor, who chairs the House Committee on Civil Service and Professional Regulation. The bill…
The Bureau of Customs – Port of Subic has maintained its ISO 9001:2015 certification after successfully passing a surveillance audit conducted by TUVSUD, an external auditor. The audit covered various aspects of the Port’s processes and operations, including customer service, risk management, and compliance with regulations. District Collector Carmelita M. Talusan, CESO V, expressed her…
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