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A city councilor in Tagbilaran has defended a controversial resolution aimed at formally withdrawing support for a reclamation project, amid accusations of political maneuvring. Councilor Malvin "Atoy" Torralba has filed a resolution to remove the original proponent status from the Tagbilaran Waterfront Development Corporation (TWDC), which had proposed a bay reclamation project. Torralba insists the …

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The new multi-specialty medical center in Bohol is expected to open in June 2025, promising to alleviate overcrowding in the province’s main hospital. The Governor Celestino Gallares Memorial Multi-Specialty Medical Center, known as Gallares-Cortes, will be the second major healthcare facility operated by the Department of Health in Bohol province. Dr Miguelito Jayoma, chief of …

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A new bishop has been ordained to lead the Diocese of Cubao in the Philippines. Bishop Elias Ayuban Jr, who is from the province of Bohol, was installed as the head of the diocese on December 3, 2024. The ordination ceremony was performed by Manila Archbishop Jose Advincula, with Bishop Honesto Ongtioco in attendance. Bishop …

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A committee tasked with overseeing the reintegration of former rebels in Bohol, has convened to discuss its plans for the next quarter. The Bohol Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program (ECLIP) Committee met recently at a restaurant in Tagbilaran City, with representatives from various government agencies in attendance. The meeting, presided over by Romeo Teruel, focal …

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A suspected drug trader has been arrested in the town of Talibon, following a sting operation by the local police. Jose Yana, 43, was detained last week after allegedly selling packets of shabu, a type of methamphetamine, to an undercover buyer. The police had been monitoring Mr. Yana’s activities and decided to launch a buy-bust …

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The Regional Development Council-7 (RDC-7) has approved P162.8 million pesos in funding for various projects and programs in Central Visayas for fiscal year 2025, officials said. The funding, which was approved during the RDC-7’s fourth quarter full council meeting, will support 94 projects and programs across various sectors, including development administration, economic development, infrastructure development, …

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A bill aimed at promoting a low carbon economy in the Philippines has cleared two committees in the House of Representatives, a Boholano lawmaker said Thursday. According to Congressman Atty. Edgar Chatto, who chairs the House Committee on Climate Change, the Low Carbon Emission Economy Investment Act has passed the Committee on Climate Change and …

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Court Resets Hearing on Loctob Water Firm’s Injunction Plea An RTC court on Friday reset a hearing on a petition for a preliminary injunction filed by Loctob Water Inc. (LWI) to December 10, according to the company’s lawyer. The hearing, which was initially scheduled for Friday, was postponed after the respondent’s lawyer requested more time …

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RTC ISSUES TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST LOBOC LGU IN WATER PROJECT DISPUTE A Regional Trial Court has issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against the municipality of Loboc and its officials, ordering them to desist from further disrupting the construction of a water treatment plant by Loctob Waters Inc. According to the order issued by …

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Boholano athletes made a strong impression at the recently concluded Batang Pinoy Games in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, bagging a total of 23 medals in the multi-sport competition. The Batang Pinoy Games, held from November 23 to 28, 2024, is an age-group competition that brings together young athletes from across the Philippines to compete in various …

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