Month: August 2024

President Marcos Approves Consular Office in Bohol President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved the establishment of a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) consular office in Bohol. According to Congressman Edgar Chatto, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin informed him of the president’s approval during a meeting at the Executive House in Malacañang. The consular office, which …

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Congressman Chatto Launches Second Round of Student Incentives 1st District Congressman Edgar Chatto has announced a second batch of cash incentives for high-achieving college students. The program, aimed at rewarding academic excellence, will provide P5,000 pesos to each of 20 eligible students. To qualify, applicants must be at least 19 years old, enrolled in a …

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Bohol Mayors Not Required to Travel to Manila for PFP Oath-Taking, Says Mayor Bohol mayors aligned with the Abante and Kumbati political groupw are not obligated to travel to Manila to take their oath as members of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), Corella Mayor Juan Manuel Lim has said. Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado is scheduled …

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BOHOL POLICE WARN OF MOBILE LEGENDS SCAM TARGETING MINORS Bohol police are investigating a potential ring of scammers using popular mobile game Mobile Legends to defraud minors across the province, authorities said on Monday. The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) said at least 13 children in three towns have fallen victim to the scheme, which …

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The local government unit of Talibon announced a month-long National ID registration drive for August 2024, urging residents to participate. Registration schedules are set for different barangays throughout the month, with the last day of registration on August 31 at the Talibon Market covered court. Officials released detailed requirements for various age groups. Children aged …

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Aumentado Names Besas as New Running Mate for 2025 Election The governor of Bohol province has announced his new running mate for the 2025 local elections, following the death of his previous partner. Governor Aris Aumentado has chosen Nick Besas, the president of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Bohol Chapter and a current city councillor, …

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Bohol-descended boxer Nesthy Petecio advanced to the next round of the women’s 57kg boxing event at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, defeating India’s Jaismine Lamboria by unanimous decision. Petecio, 32, whose grandfather hails from Inabanga town in Bohol province, dominated the bout from start to finish at the Paris North Arena. All five judges scored …

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