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LTO Tagbilaran City Registrar Summoned by Sangguniang Panlungsod

LTO Tagbilaran City Registrar Summoned by Sangguniang Panlungsod The Sangguniang Panlungsod summoned Land Transportation Office (LTO) Tagbilaran City Registrar Yvonne Auza to its regular session last week. City Vice Mayor Adam Relson Jala led the city council in inviting Auza to clarify the LTO’s new directive, which mandates that only authorized Motor Vehicle Inspection Centers (MVIC) conduct…

Batuan Bohol

360 Batuananons Receive Php 10,000 Emergency Housing Aid from NHA A total of 360 residents of Batuan received Php10,000 each from the National Housing Authority (NHA) under its Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP) on February 11, 2025, at the Batuan Gymnasium. The beneficiaries are families whose homes were completely destroyed by Typhoon Odette. The financial aid, long awaited by the…

Tricycle Overcharging Complaints Reach Tagbilaran City Council

TAGBILARAN CITY – The Sangguniang Panlungsod swiftly acted on persistent complaints about overcharging by tricycle drivers in the city, with City Councilor Jonas Cacho leading the investigation. Cacho, who chairs the Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee on Public Utilities and Franchises, called a committee meeting to address the issue, particularly involving the tricycle operators at the city’s…

334 Bohol Police Officers Promoted to Higher Ranks

TAGBILARAN CITY—A total of 334 police officers from the Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) have been promoted to higher ranks, according to BPPO Public Information Officer PLt. Col. Norman Nuez. The promotions include 12 Police Commissioned Officers (PCO) and 322 Police Non-Commissioned Officers (PNCO). Among the PCOs, eight officers were promoted from Police Lieutenant to Police Captain,…

Project Delay Due to Pending PAMB Clearance - SB Loboc

Project Delay Due to Pending PAMB Clearance – SB Loboc The Sangguniang Bayan (SB) of Loboc has clarified the delay in endorsing Loctob Water Inc.’s pipeline project in Barangay Agape, citing mandatory requirements for projects within Protected Areas. According to the Loboc SB officials, Loctob Water Inc. submitted their request for SB endorsement on November 18, 2024. However, due to portions of…

Privatization of Albur Landfill Mulled

The proposal to allow a private company to manage the Albur landfill was discussed recently, as the current issues plaguing the facility continue. Gov. Aris Aumentado suggested that outsourcing the operation of the Albur landfill would relieve the local government unit (LGU) of operational burdens, allowing it to simply collect revenue shares from the landfill’s use. Currently, at least 18…

Bohol's First District to See Over P2B in Infrastructure Development for 2025

Bohol’s First District to See Over P2B in Infrastructure Development for 2025 More than P2 billion in infrastructure projects are slated for the first district of Bohol, as outlined in the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), a source from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) First Highways Engineering District disclosed. The budget for these projects across various towns,…

Tagbilaran's new city council ex-officio member ready for bigger role

Tagbilaran’s new city council ex-officio member ready for bigger role Alberto Puagang, the president of Liga ng mga Barangay in Tagbilaran, has embraced his new role as an ex-officio member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP). Speaking to Ardy Araneta-Batoy on the "Newsmakers ug Uban Pa" program, Puagang described the transition from barangay captain to a city council role as involving "more tasks…

Command Center

DAMALERIO HOPES FOR UNIFIED EMERGENCY COMMAND CENTER A BOARD MEMBER in Bohol is pushing for the creation of a unified emergency command center, as the proposed ordinance awaits the governor’s signature. Board Member Aldner Damalerio told reporters he expects Governor Aris Aumentado to sign the measure upon returning from overseas on January 14, 2025. The ordinance seeks to establish a centralized…

State of Calamity Over African Swine Fever Looms in Ubay, Bohol

The Municipal Agricultural Office has recommended declaring a state of calamity in Ubay town after African swine fever infected three villages, officials said Tuesday. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office approved the measure, which now awaits final approval from the town council. Municipal agriculturist Marianito Doydora said a state of calamity can be declared when two or…

Bohol Fights to Contain African Swine Fever Outbreak

The provincial government of Bohol has intensified its efforts to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) after a recent outbreak was reported in several towns. Governor Aris Aumentado has issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in the affected areas and establishing a quarantine zone to contain the outbreak. The move comes after the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian…

DTI Establishes Negosyo Center in Batuan to Boost Local Economy

DTI Establishes Negosyo Center in Batuan to Boost Local Economy The Department of Trade and Industry and the local government unit of Batuan signed a memorandum of agreement recently to establish a Negosyo Center at the town’s municipal hall. The agreement was signed by DTI Provincial Director Vierna Mae Ligan and Batuan Mayor Antonino Jumawid and Vice Mayor Jing Bulalaque. The center will offer…

Traffic-Related Incidents Persist as Major Issue in Bohol

Traffic-related incidents (TRI) continue to plague the province of Bohol, with the Bohol Provincial Police Office (BPPO) recording 3,995 cases from January to December 28, 2024. According to the BPPO report, the incidents resulted in 1,692 physical injuries, 2,223 property damages, and 80 homicides, showing the need for enhanced road safety and discipline, particularly among drivers. The police…

Bohol Congressman Bet Vows to Tackle Rising Fish Prices

Congressman candidate Atty. Jordan Pizarras has vowed to tackle the rising fish prices in the province, citing the plight of fishermen and the burden on consumers. A top priority for Pizarras is the implementation of the Fisheries Landing Law, which aims to provide a comprehensive solution to ensure fair prices and sustainable management of the fishing industry in the province. Pizarras…

1,309 Bohol farmers now debt-free under new CARP Emancipation Act

Some 1,309 farmer-beneficiaries in Bohol are now debt-free after the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) issued Certificates of Condonation with Release of Mortgage (COCROM) to them, effectively canceling their outstanding loans with the Land Bank of the Philippines. The move is part of the implementation of the New CARP Emancipation Act, which aims to emancipate farmer-beneficiaries from their…

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Bullen Reveals Vision for Dauis in his 2nd Term

Bullen Reveals Vision for Dauis in His 2nd Term Incumbent Mayor Roman "Amoi" Bullen has unveiled his vision for the town of Dauis as he seeks re-election for a second term, focusing on supporting the unemployed and underemployed. In a live radio interview on "Newsmakers ug Uban Pa" over DYTR, Bullen expressed his commitment to improving the economic standing and quality of life of disadvantaged…

Bohol Road Accident Claims Life of College Student

Bohol road accident claims life of college student A 21-year-old college student died in a road accident in Bohol after his motorcycle crashed into a concrete barrier, authorities said Wednesday. Brian Palingcod, a resident of barangay Kagawasan in Pilar town, was killed in the accident which occurred on a national highway, according to belated reports. An investigation found that Palingcod was…

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