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DY INVITES ASEAN LEGISLATORS TO VISIT BOHOL

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III extended an invitation to young Southeast Asian lawmakers to visit the Philippines in the future, highlighting Bohol as a symbol of the region’s shared natural and cultural heritage. Speaking at the 3rd Consultative Meeting of the Young Parliamentarians of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA), held virtually under the Philippines’ hosting, […]

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BONG GO SENDS AID TO BOHOL FIRE VICTIMS

Senator Bong Go, through his team, extended assistance to two fire victims in Barangay Vallehermoso, Carmen, Bohol, as he continued his efforts to support families and individuals recovering from fire-related incidents. Before the distribution of assistance, Go’s team coordinated with local officials to check the condition of the affected beneficiaries and ensure that support would […]

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BOHOL GOV’T PUSHES FOR LOCAL EMPLOYMENT

The Provincial Government of Bohol, led by Governor Aris Aumentado, continues to advance employment facilitation efforts as the Public Employment Service Office Managers Association of the Philippines (PESOMAP)–Bohol successfully conducted its 1st Quarter Meeting and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Signing Ceremony at the Metro Centre Hotel. Led by Maria Vilma Yorong, head of BEPO-PESO and […]

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AUMENTADO LAUDS BILL PROTECTING CHOCOLATE HILLS

Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado welcomed the positive outcome of deliberations on House Bill No. 831 under the Expanded National Integrated Protected Areas System, which reclassifies portions of the protected landscape. The bill provides that from the original 1,776 hills, only 642 will remain under strict protection.  “From the original 1,776 hills, only 642 will […]

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AUMENTADO: P36/KG BOL-ANON RICE NOW AT KADIWA

The sale of ₱36 per kilo “Bol-anon rice” continues in Bohol. Governor Erico Aris Aumentado stressed this, ensuring affordable staple food for residents while supporting local farmers. The rice is being sold under the KADIWA sa Plaza program at Plaza Rizal. “The program continues to gain strong public support, with sales reaching over ₱150,000 in […]

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AUMENTADO: BOHOL RICE PRICE STABLE AMID CEBU HIKE

While rice prices in Cebu have surged to record highs—some varieties now selling for more than ₱70 per kilogram due to limited supply, rising fuel costs, and recent natural disasters, Bohol continues to demonstrate stability through its Bol-anon Rice Program, offering rice at an affordable ₱36 per kilo.According to Governor Erico Aris Aumentado the program […]

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BOHOL’S 33 TOWNS NOW DRUG-FREE

The Provincial Government of Bohol under the leadership of Governor Aris Aumentado, has been officially recognized as drug-free in the 2025 Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Performance Audit. The province and its 33 municipalities earned a “High Functional” rating — a significant jump from 23 towns in 2024 — reflecting stronger anti-drug programs and effective grassroots […]

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BOHOL REOPENS VIRGIN ISLAND TO TOURISTS

Following the reopening of Virgin Island, the Provincial Government of Bohol underscored the importance of balancing tourism development with environmental sustainability within the Panglao Island Protected Seascape (PIPS). Governor Erico Aris Aumentado expressed gratitude to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region VII, led by Regional Executive Director Laudemir Salac, for providing technical […]

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2.2M ARRIVALS FOR BOHOL-PANGLAO AIRPORT IN 2025

Passenger traffic through Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) helped drive the strong performance of Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC) Airports in 2025, underscoring Bohol’s growing role as a key tourism and economic gateway in the Visayas. AIC reported a total of 16.17 million passenger arrivals across its airport portfolio in 2025, making it the country’s largest airport operator […]

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US EMBASSY SELECTS BOHOL FOR ENGLISH PROGRAM

The Province of Bohol has been selected to participate in the English Access Program of the U.S. Embassy’s Regional English Language Office Manila, an initiative aimed at strengthening students’ English proficiency, leadership skills, and digital literacy.According to Bohol Governor Erico Aris Aumentado, the provincial government expressed its deep gratitude to the U.S. Embassy for choosing […]