President Marcos (right) with Cong. Edgar Chatto (middle) and Balilihan Mayor Pureza Veloso-Chatto (left).
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr addressing the Boholano people
Daghang Salamat
Despite the rains and the road closures, Boholanos felt proud that a President took time to visit Bohol.
It is not often that the leader of this country spends a few moments to touch base with the people of Bohol. Thus, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s visit to Bohol is a momentous occasion not just for the people who received financial aid from the government but also to other Boholanos who voted for him in 2022 that finally the leader of the nation has touched base with a proud race.
In his speech, Marcos took pride in mentioning the gems of Bohol. These are the white sandy beaches, the heritage, the warm and friendly people, the Calamay and even the Asin Tibuok.
He even expressed elation for having scored an Asin Tibuok and said he will use it as a condiment during lunch
More importantly, he gave a front and center tribute to the agricultural and fisheries workers of the province, after all, Bohol is known primarily as an agricultural province before it is known as a tourism powerhouse.
Cong. Edgar Chatto (extreme right) and Mayor Pureza Chatto (extreme left) with Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo (2nd from right) and Director of the Office of the President and Team Leader of the Presidential Visit, Matchie Figueroa (2nd from left).
With DSWD secretary Rex Gatchalian (2nd from right).
Much to the delight of the crowd was the short but sweet program hosted by The Bohol Tribune’s Gloria Leodivica Araneta together with announcements of the aid and programs designed to alleviate the economic plight of Boholanos living at the fringes.
Indeed, Marcos’ visit to Bohol may be short but it will go down in the books as one of the activities filled with hope as we rise together “sa Bagong Pilipinas.”
From left: DILG Sec. Benhur Abalos, Bohol Acting Gov. Victor Dionisio Balite, and Cong. Chatto.
(The photos on this page and the page after are glimpses of visit of the President to Bohol)
Part of a total of around 50 members of the presidential staff and house speaker’s staff having lunch at Cong. Edgar Chatto’s Residence on June 27, 2024 – a day before the Presidential visit.
The event’s Master of Ceremonies, GLORIA LEODIVICA INES ARANETA of The Bohol Tribune, dyTR, SMILE Philippines and The University of Bohol!
The President (center) waving his hand at the crowd .
Some of the Bohol mayors, Vice mayors and municipal officials.
From left: 1st district Cong. Edgar Chatto, 2nd district Cong. Vanessa Aumentado, 3rd district Cong. Alexei Tutor, City Mayor Jane Cajes, Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, DILG Sec. Jason Abalos, Pres. Marcos, Acting Bohol Governor Dionisio Victor Balite.
First District Beneficiaries
Second District Beneficiaries
Third District Beneficiaries
One of the tractors given to the farmers’ association.