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, Baclayon, Antequera, Calape, and Maribojoc. Chatto’s camp remains confident, saying “the ball is still round,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bohol Representative Edgar Chatto expressed his congratulations to Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. on his confirmation by the Commission on Appointments (CA) on Tuesday, August 30, 2023. In a statement posted on his official Facebook page, Chatto said he was proud of Brawner, who served as…
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,…
Former President and now Deputy Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo welcomed the delegates of the Australian Political Exchange Council (APEC) to the Plenary Hall of the House of Representatives on Monday, August 21, 2023. The APEC is a non-government organization that aims to promote understanding and cooperation between political parties and parliamentarians in Australia and other…
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 cyberlibel cases filed against Willy Ramasola are a reminder that the freedom of expression is not absolute. There are limits to what you can say online, and if you cross those lines, you could face legal consequences. It is important to be careful about what you post on social media, and to make sure that you are not defaming or damaging someone else’s reputation.
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