A Toyota UV Express van slammed into a concrete pillar at the Du Ek Sam Inc. building in Barangay Looc, Jagna, Bohol, sending the driver to the hospital with fatal injuries. The incident occurred around 3:45 a.m. on November 25, 2024. The van, with plate number GXP 434, was driven by 44-year-old Eleno Gaum y …
The provincial government of Bohol has called on local government units (LGUs) and Barangay Livestock Aides (BALAs) to join forces in the campaign to keep the province rabies-free. The appeal was made during a gathering of BALAs from across the province at the Bohol Cultural Center recently. The provincial government cited the importance of collaboration …
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San Miguel, Bohol Mayor Ian Gil Mendez has expressed gratitude to the provincial government for providing P5 million in financial assistance to repair the town hall, which was damaged by Typhoon Odette. Mendez thanked Governor Aris Aumentado for the aid, which he said will expedite the repair of the town hall. The mayor had been …
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Benjie Oliva, a mayoral candidate in Catigbian, Bohol, has clarified that he is the official bet of the Abante Bohol party in the town, amid claims by his opponent that they are the party’s endorsed candidate. Oliva made the statement during an interview on Open Forum over DYTR, citing a proclamation rally in Panglao last …
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Tagbilaran City Mayor Jane Cajes-Yap has announced the city’s partnership with renowned architect Felino "Jun" A. Palafox, Jr. to develop a comprehensive urban development plan. According to Yap, the plan will serve as a guide for the city’s expansion, ensuring sustainable and equitable growth for all citizens. The mayor pointed out that a well-thought-out urban …
Dr. Miguelito “Mike” Jayoma has been appointed as the new chief of the Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center (GCGMMC), succeeding Dr. Mutya Kismet Macuno, who retired earlier this year. Macuno, who stepped down from her post in August, has since filed her candidacy for a seat as board member of Bohol’s 1st District. Dr. …
PANGLAO OFFICIALS ORDER REMOVAL OF UNAUTHORIZED DIVING PLATFORMS Panglao town officials have moved to remove unauthorized floating platforms at a popular diving site, citing environmental concerns and lack of permits. The Sangguniang Bayan of Panglao unanimously passed Resolution No. 360 on November 11, requesting Mayor Edgardo F. Arcay to order the removal of floating platforms …
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ELLORIMOS CLARIFY STANCE, PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR CHATTO’S RE-ELECTION BID Sikatuna, Bohol Mayor Justiniana Ellorimo and her husband, Jose "Pangay" Ellorimo, have clarified their stance on the upcoming congressional election, pledging their support for Bohol First District Rep. Edgar Chatto’s re-election bid. The announcement comes after Pangay Ellorimo was spotted at an event in June where …
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UNIVERSITY OF BOHOL TEAM SET TO COMPETE IN BATTLE OF THE NIGHTINGALES QUIZ BOWL The University of Bohol is set to compete in the Battle of the Nightingales, a quiz bowl that will test the nursing skills of its students. Under the guidance of their coach, the team is preparing to showcase its knowledge and …
A mass defection of local officials to the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) has shaken the political landscape in Bohol, with several mayors and mayoralty aspirants from the second and third districts joining the party. Tagbilaran City Councilor Malvin "Atoy" Torralba led the group of new recruits, who took their oath of allegiance before Speaker Martin …
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