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Politics

BOHOL EYES FISH RETAIL TERMINALS – YAP

The province of Bohol has planned to establish retail terminals to stabilize the supply of fish and fishery products to meet the demand without depending on the season. Governor Arthur Yap said he requested the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to assist Bohol in acquiring a seaweed powder facility, cold storage facilities, ice-making […]

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Government

PANGLAO ISLAND EYES REOPENING IN 4TH QUARTER OF 2020 – ROMULO-PUYAT

Bohol’s Panglao Island is planning to welcome tourists in the fourth quarter of 2020, once its local government unit (LGU) finalizes preparations for health and safety protocols, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said. “As of now, the target is the last quarter of the year as long as (the tourists are) from MGCQ (modified general community […]

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Politics

BOHOL PROVINCIAL GOV’T INSTALLS MOBILE MOLECULAR LAB – YAP

The provincial government of Bohol recently installed a containerized molecular laboratory at the Bohol Medical Care Institute (BMCI) compound in Tagbilaran City that is expected to boost its testing capacity for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The mobile laboratory that arrived from Manila will still be set for commissioning before it starts operations, Governor Arthur […]

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Politics

INTER-CROP CACAO AS THE DEMAND FOR IT IS ON THE RISE – VILLAR

In an effort to increase the income of coconut farmers, Senator Cynthia Villar encouraged Boholano farmers to inter-crop cacao as the demand for it is on the rise. Villar, who chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture, made the appeal during a brief talk with Bohol media on the sidelines of the 115th anniversary celebration of […]

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Food, Health & Fitness

THE TOP 10 PASALUBONGS FROM THE VISAYAS TO THE WORLD

How many pounds, or kilograms for that matter, did you gain over the holidays? The holidays have just ended and most of us are still at our binge-eating sprees. We have grown accustomed to eating lots of yummy food over the season that it seems impossible to just stop. Now, of course, with us moving […]