Businessman Willy Ramasola has issued a public apology to former Governor Arthur Yap through social media, expressing regret for previous attacks while maintaining his stance on government accountability.

“I am sorry Bohol,” Ramasola wrote in a Facebook post.

The controversial businessman, known for his outspoken criticism of Bohol officials, clarified that his previous statements against Yap were based on personal advocacy rather than factual grievances.

“Tinuod wala ko gi sugo ni Gov na mo bira kaniadto kang former Governor Art Yap,” Ramasola admitted in his Bisaya post. “Personal advocacy to nako.”

Ramasola revealed that disagreements arose when he refused requests to post content about certain topics or to create a Facebook page as allegedly requested by then Cong. Aris Aumentado.

“Pero naay usahay mo sulti si Aris na mag post ko bahin sa certain topic,” he said, referring to current Governor Aris Aumentado.

The businessman said he maintains independence in his social media activities. “Wala nako sunda. Mao ra gihapon hi ang akong personal Facebook account.”

The apology comes as an Ombudsman case involving Aumentado moves forward. 

A July 21, 2025 order from the Office of the Ombudsman’s Field Investigation Office directed all parties to submit position papers within ten days.

The case, numbered OMB-C-A-FEB-25-0021, involves charges of “Conduct Prejudicial to the Best Interest of the Service; Grave Misconduct; Gross Neglect of Duty” against “Erico Aristotle C. Aumentado, Et Al.”

CRUSADE

Despite his apology to Yap, Ramasola maintained his criticism of current provincial leadership, citing various issues plaguing Bohol.

“Pero dako gyud kaayo akong pagmahay nganong gihilabtan nako si Art Yap kay si Aris ang nakapahimos ug mas ni grabe ang problema,” he wrote.

The businessman listed several concerns including problems in poverty, high costs, governance, business operations, and what he termed “severe corruption.”

In separate posts, Ramasola raised alarm over Bohol’s tourism sector, claiming direct flights from Korea to Bohol face cancellation due to increased airport fees and closed whale shark watching sites.

“Mga duha ka flights nalang siguro ang mahabilin,” he warned, attributing the decline to policy decisions by the current administration.

Ramasola also said environmental issues in Sitio Escobal, Barangay Napo, Alicia, where he alleged illegal quarry operations cause health problems for residents.

“The stone crusher located in the illegal quarry site operated by corrupt politicians… is damaging the natural environment,” he said.

Despite the apology, Ramasola reaffirmed his commitment to exposing government misconduct.

“No one is above the law,” he declared in another post. “Even if you are a Governor or Congresswoman I will sue you if I need to.”

The businessman noted that his advocacy stems from witnessing “many abuses and corruption committed by our public officials.”

Ramasola defended his legal standing, claiming zero convictions despite facing “many attacks in media and libel cases.”

“How many convictions do I have? Zero. How many civil cases did I lose? Zero,” he stated.

Governor Aumentado’s office has not yet commented on the allegations.