Balilihan Vice Mayor Trisha Chatto (extreme right) announced on September 29, 2024 the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Bohol Island State University Tourism and Sports Institute in BISU Balilihan Campus! She said: “Naay facilities for basketball, volleyball, tennis, takraw, swimming, track and field, soccer, firing range ug uban pa. Daghang salamat Sec. Sonny Angara ug Cong. Edgar Chatto sa paglihok para sa initial funding aron masugdan na ni. Pwede maki-walking ug swimming puhon? Hihi.” (Photo from BISU and BISU Campus Access)
Balilihan Mayor Pureza Veloso-Chatto (standing, left) led the September 29, 2024 Balilihan SUMAD 2024: 196th Foundation Anniversary Celebration. She said: “We were privileged to have, as our Honored Guest, speaking for and on behalf of the Honorable DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, DepEd UnderSecretary Trygve Olaivar who himself is a staunch supporter of Bohol’s growth and development. He was accompanied by his smart and charming wife, Candijay Mayor Thamar Olaivar. The couple was warmly welcomed by the Balilinhons particularly by the District Teachers! Daghan salamat sa tanan nga miduyog sa atong ika 196th Foundation Anniversary! Most importantly, thank you to everyone who has taken part in bringing progress, development and peace to our town, Balilihan! To God be the glory!” Contributed photo