VP Sara thanks Boholanos for supporting her, dad
Vice President Sara Duterte, via a recorded video message, thanked the Boholanos for their continued support for her and her father.
The video message went viral on social media on Wednesday.
The vice president took time to thank the Boholanos as she remains busy with arrangements for former President Duterte’s legal team.
The former president was arrested early this month and was sent to The Hague, Netherlands to face charges of alleged crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court.
The vice president acknowledged the efforts of Boholano Duterte supporters to show support for her and the incarcerated former president.
She acknowledged the prayer rallies and prayer vigils asking for the immediate release and return to the Philippines of the former president.
She also acknowledged the movement happening in various towns in Bohol.
It has been reported that a huge gathering of Duterte supporters will happen in March 28, calling for the release and return of the former president.
The day also happens to be the 80th birth anniversary of former President Duterte.
Bohol Light opens temporary office
Utility company Bohol Light has opened a temporary big space as its main office will undergo a renovation.
The temporary office was opened in order to prevent disruptions in providing service to the public.
The new office is located at the corner of Remolador and J. Borja street, according to reports.
It has been reported the Bohol Light will need four months to complete the renovation of their main office.
All customer inquiries including those involving billing including payments will be done in the temporary office.
The public is advised to visit the said office for any transactions with Bohol Light.
Bohol Light is the electricity distributor in Tagbilaran City and is formed via a joint venture between the provincial government and a private company.
Last year, Primelectric Holdings Inc bought the stake previously owned by the Salcon Group that operated Bohol Light for almost 25 years.
Man nabbed for drugs in Loon
A man was arrested following a buy bust operation in barangay Pondol, on Tuesday.
The said operation was conducted by the Loon municipal drug enforcement team who detected the suspect allegedly engaging in the drug trade.
Reports identified the suspect as a certain Christian Pole Mara, 19, of barangay Catagbacan Handig.
The suspect was arrested after he engaged with a poseur buyer when the buyer conducted a sting purchase of a sachet of alleged shabu.
Seized from the suspect were two sachets of alleged shabu with a total estimated weight of 0.60 grams and valued at P4,080.
The suspect is now in custody and may be facing charges of violation of the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
2 vans for hire meet accident in separate instances
Two vans for hire met accidents on separate occasions and they happened on Tuesday.
A van with nine passengers on board met an accident as the vehicle turned to its side as it was travelling along the national highway at barangay Luyo.
The van was travelling from Talibon en route to Tagbilaran City.
It was said the driver of the van allegedly lost control causing the accident.
Luckily, the passengers only sustained minor injuries and there were no fatalities.
Meanwhile, another van met in another accident this time in barangay Baogo.
The said van also turned on its side but luckily the van had no passengers.
The driver sustained injuries as the public lamented the driver was allegedly reckless in driving the said vehicle.
For years, traffic related incidents remain a problem in this province.
Van for hires remain a staple transport option for some despite having some buses already serving some routes, vans remain a viable option for Boholanos’ inter town travel.
Kiko visits Bohol
Former Sen. Francis Pangilinan visited Bohol and met with representatives from various sectors in a gathering in a restaurant in Tagbilaran on March. 19, 2025.
Pangilinan was in town as he was campaigning for a return to the Senate.
Pangilinan skipped a reelection bid in 2022 to run as vice president as he was the running mate of former Vice President Leni Robredo.
Pangilinan emphasized the need for good governance as he took pot shots at the current political climate.
He said that he will be focusing on lowering food and commodity prices.
He also told the crowd about his exploits as a farmer.
He is keen on working for reforms just like when he was chosen as food security secretary during the Noynoy Aquino administration.
He said he was going into the campaign bringing along his spotless track record and exemplary performance as a legislator hoping to gain another term at the Senate.
Capitol reacts to reports of prayer rally sabotage
Capitol reacted to reports alleging there was sabotage that happened in a recent prayer rally in Trinidad town.
Social media post alleged that Gov. Aris Aumentado had a hand in cutting off power while a prayer rally for former President Rodrigo Duterte was happening.
Capitol’s social media accounts countered the allegations that the governor was allegedly behind the cutting off of power in a Trinidad prayer rally.
It was explained that the power outage was due to an emergency situation that took place within the service area of Bohol Electric Cooperative 2 (BOHECO 2).
The BOHECO 2 confirmed the occurrence of the power outage, which was unexpected as a gecko messed with the power connections
Aumentado has been vocal in supporting the rights of the people to peacefully assemble.
Duterte supporters across Bohol have been conducting prayer rallies calling for the release and return of the former President who is detained in The Hague, Netherlands.
Panglao tags 5 ex LTO personnel as persona non grata
The Sangguniang Bayan (SB) of Panglao tagged the five former field officers of Land Transportation Office (LTO) -7 as persona non grata.
This comes as the personnel manhandled the elder brother of former Panglao vice mayor Brian Velasco, in a routine traffic stop last month.
Panglao councilor JR Rodriguez filed a resolution during Monday’s regular session declaring the five personnel as persona non grate or unwelcomed persons.
The five are Rene Dignos, Johnny Celia, Eduardo Flores, Eufemio Reyes Jr., and Simplicio Quijano Jr.
Netizens expressed anger over the manhandling of Bert Velaso who was shown in the video being overpowered by the field personnel,
The five were dismissed by Transportation Sec. Vince Dizon several days after the incident.
Moreover, the victim’s family has been vocal in filing charges against the field personnel as the victim got hospitalized following the incident.
HVI drug suspect nabbed in Tagb buy bust
A high-value individual (HVI) was arrested following a buy bust operation in barangay Dao on March 19, 2025
Elements of the Tagbilaran drug enforcement unit conducted the sting operation in order to capture the suspected drug pusher.
The suspect was identified as a Cezar Gañera of barangay Dao.
A poseur buyer transacted with the suspect and after the transaction was completed the police then arrested the suspect.
At least three large sachets containing alleged shabu with an estimated weight of 55 grams and valued at P374,000 wete seized from the suspect
The suspect was taken into custody as he faces charges of violation of the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
Bohol to get 2nd TRA
Bohol is set to get another Tourist Rest Area (TRA), this time at the Friendship Park in Tagbilaran City.
On Wednesday, the Department of Tourism with the Tourism Infrastructure Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) and the city government of Tagbilaran signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) and held a groundbreaking ceremony for a TRA to rise in barangay Bool.
Tourism Sec. Christina Frasco was present during the event together with city and provincial government officials.
This will be the second time Bohol will get a TRA as the first one is located in barangay Poblacion in Dauis.
The TRA will offer rest room facilities to tourists as well as the opportunity to buy souvenirs aside from the league area and information area.
Fracso is optimistic about the growth potential of Bohol tourism as it is powered by the Bohol Panglao International Airport (BPIA), which will be soon operated by the Aboitiz Infracapital.
Buates assures landfill rehab will beat deadline
Albur mayor Don Ritchie Buates is confident that the rehabilitation of the sanitary landfill will beat the deadline.
Buates earlier ordered the temporary closure of the landfill and said that the rehabilitation will last for 14 days.
It is expected the rehabilitation work will be done by March 24.
Reports say the dumping of earth on the landfill has been done faster than expected and expects the activities will be done even before the deadline:
The provincial government has lent the local government unit of Albur some heavy equipment to help fill the area concerned with earth.
The said heavy equipment shall stay until Albur shall have gotten its new unis.
It has been earlier reported that the Tourism Infrastructure Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has earmarked funds for the landfill.
As of the moment, the 18 localities which are members of the cluster are no longer disposing residual waste on the landfill.
Meanwhile. Buates asked the Sangguniang Bayan to realign funds originally planned to be used in the landscaping of the town hall and use the money instead to purchase heavy equipment.
Bohol Light rates drop
The Bohol Light reported a drop in power rates in March 2025,
The company announced that the residential rate dropped to P9.04 per kilowatt hour (pKwH) or a reduction of 0.68 pKwH compared to the one in February.
Moreover, the commercial rate was reduced from P9.78 pKwH to P8.75 pKwH in March.
Bohol Light said that lower generation and transmission charges led to a reduction in the power rates this month.
The utility company also said that the reduction is part of the company’s effort to bring down the electric bill of consumers.
Bohol Light has been leading the effort to make power more affordable and stable for its customers;.
Bohol Light is also taking advantage of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market in purchasing power for consumers witch will bring competitive pricing for power.
Bohol PDRRMO hosts Regional DRRM/Climate Change Adaptation confab
The Bohol Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) played host to the first Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management/Climate Change Adaptation conference on Wednesday in Panglao.
The said conference had a theme: Strengthening Local Resilience, Advancing Disaster Preparedness and Responsive Region 7.
The conference gathered DRRM officers across the region as the conference was held in cooperation with the Bohol Association of DRRM Officers and the League of Local DRRM Officers in Cebu.
PDRMMO chief Dr. Anthony Damalerio who is the president of the federation of DRRM officers in the region, welcomed the delegates to the conference.
The conference ended on Thursday and the event promoted advocacies and causes for DRRM and climate change adaptation.
A geologist, Carl Michael Ding, presented a talk about the Bohol Island Geopark and emphasized the importance of geoscience and disaster resilience.
The conference also discussed updates on climate change initiatives and was presented by Cong. Edgar Chatto, chair of the House panel on climate change.
The conference also discussed other concerns across the region including the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon.
Bishop Uy speaks up amid PH political turmoil
Tagbilaran bishop Alberto Uy has posted his thoughts on the current political turmoil affecting the country.
In a Facebook post, the prelate of the Diocese of Tagbilaran, highlighted the events involving the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte who was brought to The Hague, Netherlands.
The events have evoked emotions which are conflicting and may cause division among Filipinos.
“Witnessing this event has sparked serious emotions, even discord among our fellow Filipinos, that if left unattended can divide us further as a nation. We do not want to tread this path,” he said.
He warned against continued conflicts as it may hurt us as a nation.
“While the Catholic Church respects the differing views of our fellow Filipinos—those who are gravely hurt by what they saw, and those who felt vindicated by the turn of events, we must remind our fellow citizens that we cannot continue down the path of conflict which will eventually lead us to destruction as a nation.” he added.
He said we have a sacred responsibility to future generations as we need to ensure that patriotism will remain alive.
With this heightened scrutiny leveled at the government, it is crucial that leaders guarantee accountability, transparency, and fairness in their actions even amidst disbelief, antagonism, and mockery.
Moreover, he wrote, “We call on our fellow Filipinos, our church leaders of all denominations, to revisit our love of country.”
The bishop added, “As we find ourselves in a delicate crossroad in our nation’s history, let us turn to prayers, seeking God’s power of healing for every pained heart, every violated sensitivity, every broken hope, every aching spirit, and every wounded soul. “
ASF reaches Baclayon
Three (3) Baclayon barangays have been reported to be infected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) after some swine tested positive for the disease using rapid test.
According to Baclayon’s Municipal Agriculture Officer Dino Ramo, the barangays affected are Sta. Cruz, Laya and Tanday.
He said the swine which tested positive for ASF were immediately buried.
As of the moment, neighboring barangays of the villages affected already placed border control measures to prevent the spread of ASF.
This is to prevent the movement of pork and pork products that may be carriers of the virus causing ASF.
Reports say that in barangay Montaña, some hog raisers have already started to sell their swine allegedly at rock-bottom prices.
Baclayon joins more than a dozen towns in Bohol as well as Tagbilaran City that have been hit by ASF.
The disease may not affect humans but it can cause supply disruptions in the swine industry.
BNS hold summit in Panglao
At least 1,000 Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS) gathered during the 22nd Barangay Nutrition Scholar summit in a hotel in Panglao on March 18, 2025.
The keynote speaker in the said even was Dr. Azucena Dayanghirang, the executive director of the Nutrition Council of the Philippines (NCP), a report said.
With the theme “BNS nga Nagkahiusa: Serbisyo ug Inspirasyon, Para sa Saktong Nutrisyon!” the event gathered BNS members, local officials, and nutrition advocates from across the province.
Long-serving BNS with 20 years of service were honored with awards in recognition of their dedication and impact.
Highlighting the summit was the folk dance contest with BNS dancers from Anda winning first place with P10,000 cash prize, Candijay in second place with P8,000, and Getafe in third place with P6,000.
Other participants from various local government units included Balilihan, San Miguel, Tagbilaran City, Loon, and Dimiao.
The event concluded with awarding of winners and a grand raffle draw for attendees.
More than P700K worth of alleged shabu, gun seized in Tagb raid
Around P748,000 worth of alleged shabu plus a firearm were confiscated in a Tuesday dawn buy-bust operation in barangay Poblacion 3, Tagbilaran City.
Elements of the Provincial Drug Enforcement Team were the ones that conducted the operation.
The suspect was identified as Roger Laway, a resident of barangay Poblacion 3, Tagbilaran City.
The police conducted an operation where a sting operation ensued.
The suspect was arrested after he allegedly transacted with a poseur buyer.
Seized from the suspect were at least five sachets of alleged shabu estimated to weigh 110 grams.
Moreover, taken from the suspect is a firearm, which is a 9mm caliber pistol and four rounds of live ammunition plus a magazine.
Charges of illegal possession of firearms and violation of the Dangerous Drugs Act await the suspect.
Man kills brother in Panglao
A man stabbed dead his own brother in barangay Looc, Panglao on March 15, 2025, belated reports said.
The victim was identified in reports as Romeo Cloma who was allegedly stabbed by his younger brother Victoriano.
Probe is on going to determine the real motive behind the killing.
The victim sustained at least 15 stab wounds resulting in his death.
Police immediately responded upon receiving the alarm and arrested the suspect just a few meters from his home.