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MaryKay Carlson, United States Ambassador to the Philippines, made an official visit to the Office of the Governor of Bohol, where she was warmly received by Governor Aris Aumentado, Vice Governor Tita Baja, Board Member Lucille Lagunay, Atty. Filipina Asoy-Piollo, Provincial Administrator Asteria Caberte, and Supervising Administrative Officer Metodio John Maraguinot. During the courtesy visit, […]
Transparency at its best. This was how independent senatorial candidate Ping Lacson described the brand of governance practiced by the mayor of Jagna, Bohol who he regards as his “mentor”. Lacson said he was pleasantly surprised after visiting and getting a briefing on various key projects in Jagna town from Mayor Joseph “JR” Rañola. “It […]
Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado, along with other local officials of the province, expressed gratitude to the Department of Tourism (DOT) for continuing to support their island. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco recently led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Tourist Rest Area (TRA) at the historic Blood Compact Shrine and Friendship Park in Tagbilaran City. […]
Senator Bong Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, is closely monitoring the investigations into the recent deaths of infants in separate hospitals in Bohol and Negros Occidental. These incidents have raised concerns over possible lapses in medical care, prompting calls for a thorough review of hospital protocols to prevent similar cases in the […]
Grab Philippines officially launched its services in Bohol, marking a significant milestone for the province as the country’s first and only UNESCO Global Geopark. The event, held at Hennan Resort, introduced GrabCar, GrabFood, and GrabExpress to enhance mobility and food and parcel delivery services for locals and tourists. GrabCar, GrabFood, and GrabExpress are now in […]
The provincial governments of Cebu and Bohol entered into a sisterhood agreement as the Cebu Provincial Government recently hosted the joint session of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of both provinces. The session was jointly presided by Cebu Vice Governor Hilario Davide III and Bohol Vice Governor Tita Baja. All sitting Provincial Board Members of the two […]
Senator Bong Go, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and Demography, remains steadfast in bringing essential public health services closer to more Filipinos down to the communities through the establishment of Super Health Centers. Go emphasized the necessity for an inclusive strategy in strengthening the country’s healthcare infrastructure during the inspection of a Super […]
The Provincial Government of Bohol, through the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development (OPSWD), provided financial assistance to the displaced workers of Captain’s Peak Garden and Resort. The resort had been a subject of congressional probe after it was discovered that it did not have the necessary permit to operate in the Chocolate […]
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco graced Tagbilaran City’s Saulog Festival as guest of honor, the highlight of the annual feast of Señor San Jose, the city’s patron saint. In her speech delivered in native Cebuano language, Frasco underscored that Bohol is considered as one of the Philippines’ top tourist destinations delivering more […]
Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado has issued Executive Order No. 17, series of 2024 lifting the African swine fever (ASF) border checkpoints at Dauis Bridge as of May 3, 2024. The directive identified Purok 5 of Brgy. Mayacabac and Purok 2 of Brgy. Mariveles as the infected premises. Meanwhile, Barangay of Biking as well as […]