House Committee Approves Bill to Protect Chocolate Hills A bill aimed at protecting the iconic Chocolate Hills in Bohol, has been approved by the House of Representatives’ Committee on Natural Resources. The bill, filed by Representatives Edgar Chatto, Vanvan Aumentado, Alexie Tutor, and Pepito Alvarez, seeks to establish the coverage of the Chocolate Hills Natural …
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Board Member Rejects Plan to Use Youth Home as Drug Rehab Center A top provincial official has rejected a proposal to convert the Bohol Youth Home in Cortes town into a drug rehabilitation center, citing issues about mixing children with adult shabu abusers. Board Member Tomas Abapo, chair of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Committee on Peace …
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Provincial Health Officer Orders District Hospitals to Admit Dengue Patients The Provincial Health Officer has ordered district hospitals to stop referring dengue patients to Gallares Hospital, citing overcrowding. Dr. Yul Lopez issued the directive recently, saying the Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Medical Center in Tagbilaran City is at full capacity, with wards allocated for dengue …
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Tagbilaran City Residents Demand Crackdown on Loud Motorcycle Mufflers Residents of Tagbilaran City are calling for a crackdown on loud motorcycle mufflers, which they say are causing noise pollution and disturbing the peace. The issue was raised at a joint meeting of the City Peace and Order Council (CPOC) and the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council …
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Baquial to Challenge Jala for Loboc Mayor in 2025 LOBOC Councilor Erwin Baquial has announced his intention to run for mayor of Loboc in the 2025 elections, setting up a potential showdown with incumbent Mayor Raymond Jala. Baquial, a two-term councilor, confirmed his aspirations during a radio interview over DYTR. He also revealed that he …
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PETROGREEN TO COMMISSION DAGOHOY SOLAR PLANT BY NOVEMBER PetroGreen, a unit of the Yuchengco group of companies, plans to commission its Dagohoy solar power plant by November this year, officials said. PetroGreen Assistant Vice President Yrel Ventura and Andreana Bravante met with Capitol officials on Aug. 27 to inform the provincial government about the development. …
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As the filing of the Certificate of Candidacy (CoC) nears, several mayors in Bohol are facing challenges from their vice mayors in the upcoming elections. In Panglao, Mayor Edgardo Arcay is expected to run against Vice Mayor Noel Hormachuelos, his ally in the last election. A similar scenario is unfolding in Sierra Bullones, where Vice …
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DAUIS MAYOR SEES ADVANTAGE IN THREE-CORNERED FIGHT FOR RE-ELECTION DAUIS, Bohol – Incumbent Dauis, Bohol Mayor Roman "Amoi" Bullen is unfazed by the prospect of a three-cornered fight for his seat in the 2025 elections, saying it could work to his advantage. Bullen, who is seeking re-election, is expected to face competition from Vice Mayor …
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BOHOL VOTING POPULATION NEARS 1 MILLION MARK The voting population of Bohol has nearly reached 1 million, according to the latest count from the local Commission on Elections (COMELEC) office. As of the election registration board meeting on July 15, 2024, the total number of registered voters in Bohol stood at 963,639, COMELEC Tagbilaran Election …
29 Filipino Seafarers, Including One from Bohol, Rescued After Missile Attack in Yemen Twenty-nine Filipino crew members of the Greek-owned oil tanker MT Sounion, including one from Bohol, were rescued after the vessel was attacked by a missile off the coast of Yemen. The Filipino seafarers, who hail from various parts of the country, including …
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