Boholana OFW Repatriated After Suffering Stroke in Saudi Arabia
Boholana OFW Repatriated After Suffering Stroke in Saudi Arabia A Filipina overseas worker who suffered a stroke in Saudi Arabia has been repatriated to the Philippines, thanks to the efforts of the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) and local officials….
Buenavista, Bohol Mayor Seeks Dialogue on Electricity Issues
BUENAVISTA MAYOR SEEKS DIALOGUE ON ELECTRICITY ISSUES BUENAVISTA, BOHOL – Municipal Mayor Atty. Dave D. Duallo has formally requested a meeting with Governor Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado to address pressing electricity concerns affecting residents of Buenavista. In a letter dated…
BISU Students Win Top Honors at Indonesian Design Contest
YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia – A team of students from Bohol Island State University (BISU) in the Philippines has taken home two major awards at the Chronics 2024 competition in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The team, composed of Industrial Design students Charmaine Baguinaon, Kim…
Tagbilaran Lawmaker Proposes Free Water for Restaurant Customers
Tagbilaran City Proposes Free Water for Restaurant Customers A city councillor of Tagbilaran has proposed an ordinance that would require all food outlets in Tagbilaran City to provide free drinking water to customers. Fausto Budlong, chairman of the Committee on…
Loud Muffler Law Needs Better Enforcement in Tagbilaran
CITY COUNCILOR: LOUD MUFFLER LAW NEEDS BETTER ENFORCEMENT A Tagbilaran City Councilor is calling for stricter enforcement of laws against loud mufflers, saying the existing legal framework is sufficient to address the growing problem of noise pollution. Councilor Nerio "Butchie"…
Ruling Party Faces Quandary in Bohol Congressional Bid
The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), the ruling party in the country, is facing a potential dilemma in the first congressional district of Bohol after two prominent personalities joined the party, both vying for the same seat. Former Tagbilaran Mayor…
Dengue Cases Decline in Bohol After Tighter Monitoring
Bohol’s Provincial Health Office (PHO) has reported a decline in the number of active dengue cases, attributing the drop to tighter monitoring and control measures. According to PHO data, the number of active cases decreased to 670 in the previous…
Tubigon Town Leaders Rally Behind Cong. Chatto
A group of top political leaders in Tubigon has expressed full support for Bohol First District Congressman Edgar M. Chatto, according to a local official. Lawyer Abeleon Damalerio revealed the development during an interview over DYTR. Damalerio expressed elation over…
Eastern Communications to Launch High-Speed Internet Services in Bohol
TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines – Eastern Communications, a leading telecommunications company in the Philippines, announced on Friday its plans to expand services to Bohol province, marking a significant step in its nationwide expansion strategy. The company will host a launch event…
Buenavista Municipal High School Expands, Calls for Community Support
BUENAVISTA, Bohol – Buenavista Municipal High School, located in the heart of Buenavista, Bohol, has announced its enrollment for the upcoming school year, expanding its offerings to include Grade 9. The school, which opened its doors a year ago, is…
LTO-Accredited Driving School to Offer Mobile Services in Trinidad, Bohol
TRINIDAD, Bohol — LTO-accredited SMARTSAFE Driving School will offer mobile enrollment and training services in Trinidad, Bohol, on July 13, 2024, to make obtaining driver’s licenses more accessible to local residents. The driving school will conduct enrollment, assessment and an…
Central Visayas Cuisine Takes Center Stage at UN Tourism Forum
CEBU, Philippines — The flavors of Central Visayas took the spotlight at a recent United Nations tourism event, showcasing the region’s culinary prowess on an international stage. The UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific,…
Philippine Coast Guard Rescues Teen Trapped in Underwater Cave
TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines (Reuters) – Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) special operations divers rescued a teenage girl trapped for seven hours in an underwater cave in Bohol province, officials said on Thursday. The rescue operation in Antequera town came after two…
Fishermen Demand Compensation After False Accusation of Illegal Fishing
A group of Boholano fishermen from Basac, Loon are seeking restitution after allegedly being falsely accused of dynamite fishing by a maritime police officer. According to a legal notice dated June 28, 2024, sent to the Philippine National Police Maritime…
Bohol Ace Hospital First in Central Visayas to Receive Radiologic Compliance Certificate
In a groundbreaking development for healthcare in the Central Visayas region of the Philippines, Allied Care Experts (ACE) Medical Center – Bohol, Inc. has become the first hospital in Region 7 to be awarded a certificate of compliance for its…
Hoops Extravaganza Set to Rock INaBanga: All-Star Clash and Mayor’s Cup Final
In a thrilling convergence of basketball talent, the highly anticipated INB Warriors vs. MPBL Basketball Stars showdown is set to electrify the INB Gym on June 27, 2024, at 5 PM. The event, dubbed “Dasig INaBanga 2024,” features the Bunal…
Tagbilaran City Welcomes GrabFood with Exciting Voucher Giveaway
Tagbilaran City, Bohol – In a move to further digitalize the city’s services, Mayor Jane Yap has announced the arrival of GrabFood in Tagbilaran City. To celebrate this milestone, the city government is organizing a social media contest with GrabFood…
Yap Challenges Chatto for Bohol Congressional Seat
BOHOL, Philippines: Former Tagbilaran City Mayor John Geesnall “Baba” Yap has announced his bid for Bohol’s first district congressional seat, challenging incumbent Rep. Edgar Chatto. Yap has secured endorsements from several mayors in the district, including those of Cortes, Corella,…
LTO-Accredited SMARTSAFE Driving School to Hold Mobile Enrollment in Buenavista, Bohol
Buenavista, Bohol – In an effort to bring essential government services closer to the people, the LTO-accredited SMARTSAFE Driving School will conduct a mobile enrollment, assessment, and orientation seminar in Buenavista, Bohol. This initiative aims to assist individuals in obtaining…
Bohol mayors want Pres. CPG road renamed to Erico Aumentado Highway
In a move that intertwines the legacy of public service with the everyday lives of Boholanos, the League of Municipalities of the Philippines – (LMP) Bohol Chapter has made a compelling case to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. The request:…
Alturas Launches Fiesta Lechon Raffle Promo
Alturas Stores invites customers to join the Pa FIESTA LECHON Raffle Promo and get a chance to win exciting prizes, including a lechon plus bilao package worth 15,000 pesos. To join, customers need to purchase any participating product for a…
VP Sarah Duterte visits Bohol; pays respects to slain cop in NPA clash
Following the footsteps of her father, President Rodrigo Duterte, who visits the fallen soldiers and policemen, Vice-President Sara Duterte visited Bohol last night and paid her respects to the remains of PCpl. Gilbert Amper Jr. in Calape, Bohol. This was…
DBM Launches P1-Billion Water and Sanitation Project with Participatory Budgeting
The DBM launched a P1.0 billion project to provide water and sanitation to 75 towns in Cebu City on February 21. The project, led by DBM Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman, is called the Support and Assistance Fund to Participatory Budgeting…
Loon to impose parking fees at port area starting March 1, 2024
The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Loon, Bohol announced that it will start collecting parking fees from all vehicles that will park at the Loon Port Road and Loon Port Parking Area outside the Loon International Cruise Ship Port, Catagbacan…
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