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…
Tagbilaran City Recognized as Manila Bulletin Newsmaker of the Year 2024
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – The city of Tagbilaran added another feather to its cap as it was honored as one of the Manila Bulletin Newsmakers of the Year 2024 in a ceremony held at The Tent City in Manila Hotel…
BOVEGA Thanks Mayor Rañola and LGU for Their Support to Poultry Project
Jagna, Bohol Mayor Joseph Rañola welcomed on Feb. 13 the Boctol Vegetable Growers Association (BOVEGA) from Barangay Boctol, Jagna, who paid him a heartfelt courtesy call. The association, led by their president Marites Rojas, thanked the mayor and the Local…
Tagbilaran City Mayor Celebrates Centenarian’s Birthday, Learns His Secret to Longevity
TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines – Mayor Jane Censoria Cajes-Yap, the first female mayor of Tagbilaran City, visited the home of Tatay Vicente D. Dela Peña, who turned 100 years old on February 11, 2024, to personally hand over his centenarian cash…
Bohol Provincial Government grants cash aid to Sevilla and barangays
On Feb. 5, 2024 the Bohol Provincial Government, headed by Gov. Aris Aumentado, visited Sevilla to distribute cash assistance for various projects. Sevilla Mayor Juliet Dano welcomed the delegation and received P5 million for the improvement of the town’s primary…
New Dimsum Restaurant Opens in Tagbilaran City
TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – A new dimsum restaurant, JJs Dimsum Express, opened its doors to the public on Friday, February 9, 2024, just in time for the Chinese New Year celebration. The restaurant is located at Bustrillos Street, Barangay Dampas,…
Bohol Community Unites for Wetlands Conservation on World Wetlands Day 2024
Bohol, February 3, 2024 – In a heartwarming display of unity and environmental stewardship, the Bohol Provincial Environment Management Office (BPEMO), DENR-CENRO Talibon, Philippine Army, and the community in Brgy. Canawa, Candijay joined forces on February 2, 2024, to celebrate…
Bohol Plans to Rehabilitate Alona Beach with TIEZA’s Help
The provincial government of Bohol is working on a plan to rehabilitate Alona Beach, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Panglao. The plan, which will be executed in partnership with the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA),…
Catigbian town receives wheelchairs and crutches from PH Cares and Rotary Club
On January 23, 2024, 102 persons with disabilities (PWDs) in Catigbian town received wheelchairs and crutches from Pamayanang Handa Community Advocates for Resilient, Empowerment and Services (PH Cares) and Rotary Club of Pasay Cyber City. The distribution was part of…
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