The Bohol Chronicle

05/02/2024

Bohol Provincial Board Member Nathaniel Binlod stressed that the "One Town, One Product" national initiative is intended to boost entrepreneurship, create employment opportunities, and provide support to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

NOTE: THIS STORY WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN THE BOHOL CHRONICLE'S SUNDAY PRINT EDITION. Provincial Board Member Nathaniel O. Binlod, representing 3rd district of the province, has initiated a legislative measure governing One-Town-One-Product concept in Bohol. Binlod, in his privilege speech last

05/02/2024

The House of Representatives' Committee on Health has approved House Bill No. 9832 which seeks the establishment of the Panglao Island Medical Center.

NOTE: THIS STORY WAS FIRST PUBLISHED BY THE BOHOL CHRONICLE'S SUNDAY PRINT EDITION. The House Committee on Health on January 31, 2024, approved House Bill No. 9832 establishing the Panglao Island Medical Center. The legislation was filed by Cong. Edgar Chatto on January 24, 2024. The bill

05/02/2024

P17.4 million shabu seized in Bohol in 3 days

NOTE: THIS STORY WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN THE BOHOL CHRONICLE'S SUNDAY PRINT EDITION. In a "Panda" delivery style, a total of P17.4 million worth of shabu were seized in a span of three days during separate operations in Dauis and Panglao towns. Lt. Thomas Zen Cheung, chief of the Dauis PNP adm

02/02/2024

The Provincial Government of Bohol has received payout in dividends worth P4.5 million from Bohol Light Company Inc. (BLCI).

The Provincial Government of Bohol received payout in dividends worth P4.5 million from Bohol Light Company Inc. (BLCI) on Tuesday. The dividend represents the provincial government’s 30% share in income for the year 2023 from its Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) with a private consortium led by the

01/02/2024

The Tagbilaran City Police Station has set up its own cybercrime desk as part of efforts to strengthen its campaign against crimes perpetuated through the internet.

Strengthening its campaign against crimes perpetuated on the internet, the Tagbilaran City Police Station (TCPS) have set up its own cybercrime desk. The TCPS Anti-Cybercrime Desk was officially launched by PNP Region VII Anti-Cybercrime Division Chief P/Col. Fidel Fortaleza with TCPS chief Lt. C

01/02/2024

San Isidro Municipal Councilor Gloria Gementiza has stepped down as president of the Philippine Councilors League - Bohol chapter, honoring a term-sharing agreement forged with Tagbilaran City Councilor Nicanor Besas, who will assume the presidency of the league which comes with a seat in the Sangguinang Panlalawigan.

San Isidro Municipal Councilor Gloria Gementiza honors the term-sharing agreement forged with Tagbilaran City Councilor Nicanor Besas, who will now assume the presidency of the Philippine Councilors League (PCL) – Bohol chapter. Besas will also sit as ex-officio member of the Sangguniang Panlalaw

01/02/2024

30/01/2024

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 3rd District of Bohol has defied the Loboc Sangguniang Bayan (SB) which issued a resolution opposing the massive cutting of nipa palms and trees in the implementation of its projects within the municipality.

NOTE: THIS STORY WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN THE BOHOL CHRONICLE'S SUNDAY PRINT EDITION. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-3 rd District of Bohol has defied the Loboc Sangguniang Bayan (SB) resolution opposing the massive cutting of nipa palms and trees in the implementation of its p

30/01/2024

LOOK: Governor Aris Aumentado shared in his page that former Tagbilaran City mayor Baba Yap has announced that he will be running for a seat in Congress.

Yap who did not run in the 2022 polls and who has kept mum on his political plans was earlier reported to be among possible gubernatorial candidates who will go up against Aumentado in the elections next year.

29/01/2024

Discussions have commenced as part of initial efforts to rehabilitate Bohol's famous Alona Beach in Panglao.

NOTE: THIS PRESS RELEASE WAS FIRT PUBLISHED IN THE BOHOL CHRONICLE'S SUNDAY PRINT EDITION. The Alona Beach in Panglao will soon undergo rehabilitation with ongoing discussions to preserve Bohol's famous foreshore strip. Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado, along with capitol and local officials, w

29/01/2024

The Bohol Panglao International Airport is catering to 121 flights weekly, 82 domestic and 39 international flights.

NOTE: THIS STORY WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN THE BOHOL CHRONICLE'S SUNDAY PRINT EDITION. The much-awaited return of Chinese tourists is starting to arrive with chartered flights from China arriving at the Bohol Panglao International Airport. The maiden flight from Chengdu, China touched down at th

28/01/2024

A significant majority of Boholanos are against the move to amend the 1987 Constitution through people's initiative, a radio survey showed.

NOTE: THIS STORY WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN THE BOHOL CHRONICLE'S SUNDAY PRINT EDITION. A huge majority of the 1.3 million Boholanos are up against the on-going move to amend the 1987 Constitution through "People's Initiative." A radio survey conducted by DYRD last Thursday showed 91 percent of t

28/01/2024

TAN-AWA: KAPIN SA PHP1.7 MILYONES KA PESOS ANG KANTIDAD SA NASAKMIT NGA SHABU ATOL SA GIPAHIGAYUN NGA BUY BUST OPERATION SA KAPOLISAN SA PROVINCIAL DRUG ENFORCEMENT UNIT KAGANINANG SAYU SA BUNTAG BATOK SA USA KA GINANG.

Ang gikatahapan gipa ila usa ka Amor Bantigue, 37 anyos minyo ug lumad nga mo lupyo sa Purok4 sa dalan Talisay sa barangay Taloto ning syudad.

Gi bana bana mo timbang tanan ngadto sa 260 ka gramo ug anaa sa Standard Drug Price mo kabat tanan ngadto sa Php1,768,000.00

Aminado ang gikatahapan nga iya ang maong mga drugas nga gi hatud sa taw nga wa siya maka ila, ug ang remittance sa kuarta diha ipa agi sa GCASH.

Sa pagka karon kasong illegal nga pagpayuhot ug illegal nga pag hupot sa ginadiling drugas ang gi andam sa kapolisan sa Provincial Drug Enforcement Unit nga ipa saka nga sumbong batok sa gikatahapan nga si Amor Bantigue. (Robocop Wily Maestrado)

27/01/2024

26/01/2024

UPDATE: Luwas na ang kahimtang sa 4 anyos nga batang babaye nga napaakan og Ugahipon sa Baclayon. |Via Alerto Jun Gutierrez

24/01/2024

Based on the Agoda's list of emerging destinations, Bohol surpassed other popular travel spots with a 72% increase in searches, followed by Siargao Island (32%), and Davao City (23%).

24/01/2024

Dr. Hernando “Nandy” Maniwan, a U.S.-based songwriter who hails from the town of Loay, took home the top prize in the 42nd edition of the premier Bisayan songwriting contest Cebu Popular Music Festival.

NOTE: THIS STORY WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN THE BOHOL CHRONICLE'S SUNDAY PRINT EDITION. Another Boholano is added to the string of composers who romped away with the grand prize in the Cebu Popular Music Festival. Dr. Hernando “Nandy” Maniwan, a U.S.-based songwriter who hails from the town of L

23/01/2024

Both Mayor Raymond Jala and Bohol 3rd District Engineer Magiting Cruz have claimed that the Loboc River riprapping project underwent proper procedures, belying reports that the ongoing project bypassed public consultations and coordination with local officials.

The Loboc River riprapping project underwent proper procedures. This was the clarification made by both Loboc Mayor Raymond Jala and Bohol 3rd District Engineer Magiting Cruz in belying reports that the ongoing project bypassed public consultations and coordination with local officials. In a s

22/01/2024

The Cebu-based company is also seeking to acquire bigger aircraft and eventually compete with already established airlines.

22/01/2024

A man previously convicted of a drug charge was apprehended again by police operatives in an entrapment operation in Barangay Tiptip, Tagbilaran City.

A former drug convict recently released from prison was busted again by police operatives in an entrapment operation in Barangay Tiptip, Tagbilaran City on Saturday dawn. The buy-bust operation, conducted by the Drug Enforcement Unit of the Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) headed by P/Capt.

21/01/2024

AirAsia is planning the establishment of its airline hub at the Bohol Panglao International Airport and the opening of international routes in the province.

NOTE: THIS PRESS RELEASE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN THE BOHOL CHRONICLE'S SUNDAY PRINT EDITION. AirAsia is ironing out the establishment of its airline hub at the Bohol Panglao International Airport. The flight carrier’s officials bared this development during a courtesy call with Gov. Erico Arist

20/01/2024

Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Dominic Butalid said scammers recently victimized a client of Henann Resort Panglao by faking the online booking platform of the resort enabling them to transact with the victim and duping her into paying P105,000 through PesoNet electronic fund transfer.

19/01/2024

A suspected remnant of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in a clash with military forces at Barangay Liboron, Catigbian, police confirmed.

A suspected remnant of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed in a clash with military forces at Barangay Liboron, Catigbian early Tuesday morning. A press statement issued by the Visayas Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) identified the fatality as one Julieto Rizalso Alban ali

19/01/2024

LOOK: This photo of the St. Joseph's Cathedral in Tagbilaran City has gone viral after netizen Rosalinda Paredes commented against the volume of flowers which adorned the church for a wedding.

She called on the Church to "temper lavish, ostentatious and outlandish weddings at the Cathedral." Her comment however drew heavy flak from netizens. Meanwhile, others have claimed that the photo was edited.

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19/01/2024

Based on the COA report, the four Bohol government-owned hospitals bought the P1.8 million worth of expired medicines through bulk procurement in 2022.