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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Two mayors in the 3rd district of Bohol have refused to switch parties, bucking a trend that saw many of their colleagues join the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats. Lila Mayor Arturo Jed Piollo and Candijay Mayor Thamar Olaivar have chosen to remain with their current parties, the Nationalista Party and Lakas ng Demokratikong Pilipino, respectively. Both …
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Tubigon Community Leaders Rally Behind Chatto A group of top political leaders in Tubigon has expressed full support for Congressman Edgar Chatto, according to a local official. Lawyer Abeleon Damalerio revealed the development during an appearance on the "Newsmakers ug Uban Pa" program. Damalerio expressed elation over the solid support given by Mayor William Jao …
City Acts to Solve Influx of Badjaos The city government of Tagbilaran has taken steps to address the influx of Badjaos into the capital city, following a recent incident involving a minor female Badjao. The incident, which went viral on social media, showed the 14-year-old girl attempting to light a sticker signage attached to a …
SP to Investigate Sudden Closure of Cooperative Bank of Bohol The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Bohol has announced plans to conduct a thorough investigation into the unexpected closure of the Cooperative Bank of Bohol (CBB), which has left thousands of depositors in limbo. The probe comes several weeks after the Monetary Board (MB) of the …
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