Reactions on the facebook post of The Bohol Tribune Managing Editor, Ardy Araneta-Batoy regarding her conversation with Bohol Gov. Arthur Yap on the results of the PCR Test of the 48 OFWs who recently returned to Bohol.

The conversation between the Governor and Batoy took place at around 10:30 in the evening of May 4, 2020.

The FB post of Batoy was this:

“To my dear friends and members of the prayer brigade. Our prayers are answered. Bohol Governor Art Yap and I just talked now. I was able to share with him what i have been keeping in my heart re the Covid-19 issue which are glaringly articulated in my FB posts. The governor has given me his 100% assurance as expressed in his quote below:

‘The 48 OFWs will be subjected to a PCR test

tomorrow. Whatever the result we will accept it.

Let the DOH Call a spade a spade.’

Gov Art Yap

To me, this is victory for media and the Boholano people. Whatever the results will be, wouldn’t matter that much anymore. What matters most now is: WE ARE UNITED IN OUR FIGHT AS WE KNOW and AS WE ARE TOLD THE REAL SCORE. Now, I am ready to be with my brother Boholanos as we tackle our role in this struggle. After all, being a Boholano is not only a privilege, IT IS ALSO A RESPONSIBILITY. Thank you, Governor! Thank you, Lord!”

The Reactions:

  • Thank you Governor! Thank you Mam Ards! Praise the Lord! Basta gakasinabtanay, kaya natin to!!! (from: Jennifer Chavez-Marcos)
  • LORD! Answered Prayers… we are in this together as we heal as one…(from: Violee Dano)
  • “hi mam Ardy…thank you for sending me this message of hope…your fight was not in vain…through transparency & humility on the part of our political leaders, bohol will heal as one against an invisible threat..salamat kaau mam Ardy nga nagpakabana ka…we need more media people like you…our fight, our responsibility…we are a people of courage knowing that GOD is always with us in all our prayers…gudNyt..love u mam Ardy..”. (FROM A LADY NAMED ZEN)
  • Praise the Lord (from: Anita Taghap Borja)
  • Keep up the good job Gaw. This is your mission. Hats off! (from: Reggie Araneta Velasco)
  • Whatever the result is..LETS WELCOME IT AND SOLVE IT ALL..no blaming..its a tackle between mindset from emotion… (from: Amari Jess)
  • Thank you Lord. Thank you dear idol (from: Lourdes Brunidor)
  • While awaiting results of the swab tests, let’s not waste time, must do CONTACT BACK TRACING, it’s VERY CRUCIAL! We must tie all the loose ends..! Unison Bus is one possible loose end…Oak Threes Nganong 48 ra man what about adtong naa sa Mercedarian (from: Ene W. Sato)
  • “Awesome! God hears the cry of the poor and answer prayers in His time. (FROM ANOTHER BOHOLANA NAMED MAY)
  • “I thank the Lord for the gift of your person Maam Ards. You are His instrument of love and truth. Thank you Maam Ards and praying for you always. Love yah!  (FROM MAY)
  • It’s a great news for us! Prayers answered! Huge Salute to you, Agaw Ardy! (from: Rose Circulado Estoquia)
  • We will stand by our Governor and Mayors. Whatever the results, we will accept. No excuses. We are all in this together!!! WE HEAL AS ONE!!! (from: Rosalinda Paredes)
  • Good morning . True ma’am we must be united to face it all. D na maau na finger pointing ta ani . Let’s all be in one and be brave to take measures and to accept whenever it happens . We continue to be vigilant and practice by heart all measures so we can heal as one. I am happy that your were able to talk heartily and bear with you the sentiments of the people. With that assurance with Gov Art that he will give a truthful updates in our province is a good sign that we Bohlanos will one to fight CoVid19. That is good governance walay lipod lipod d na uso trapo ron. (FROM ANOTHER BOHOLANA)
  • “The governor has high respects for you, as a person and as a media personality. And so am I. Salute to you Mam Ardy.” (FROM ANOTHER BOHOLANO)
  • “Yes, we are one in this fight.. May God bless us all.” (FROM ANOTHER BOHOLANA)
  • And to think how much time had been wasted debating about the result, nga dapat unta aksyunan dayon kay time sensitive baya ni nga isyu. Simbako ang resulta maot, daghan na g hagkan si covid-19. Ah well, que sera sera. Laban lang kaliwat ni Dagohoy! Thanks God (from: Feb TwentySix)
  • We are into this together. Hawak kamay kapit bisig BOL ANON. (from: Lourdes Brunidor)
  • Ma’am Ardy, our prayers lead us to the goals of our choice to achieve our end. It sets us free. We’ll continue doing this. Thanks for the initiative (from: Eric Cañete)
  • God protect and bless us all….United we stand, divided we fall…Thanks Maam Ardy for the effort and so with Gov. Art. (from: Rita Acido Libay)
  • “Thanks for sharing this and for taking up the cudgels for all the confused and anxious Boholanos. Your predilection for truth and your fearlessness make you the perfect choice for the role of the ultimate truth monger. Covid19 is a cruel and vicious enemy. Every precious second counts in the battle against the virus. The time the Boholano team entrusted with leading the battle against the coronavirus deprived the public of the truth could possibly be the single, most glaring window of opportunity for the dreadful nemesis to start pouncing and begin its horrid offensive on our island. The infections may have already spread. There is a need for (name withheld). Bohol to explain and apologize for the whitewashing of truth and figures, as well as for the breaching of the Bayanihan Act’s social-distancing protocol in at least one of the isolation facilities for the OFWs. Congratulations and good job, Ms Ardy!” (FROM A BOHOLANO)
  • “Wow ma’am Ardy!! Mao jud na ako ka biliban nimo ma’am!! Salamat sa Ginoo Kay naay mga taw pareha nimo ug ni Gov!! Onward Bohol!!!” (FROM ANOTHER BOHOLANA)
  • Mam, who has not been calling a spade a spade? (from: Inday Ling)
  • “Good morning. Saludo ko NIMO kay IF wala ka sa media Dili TA sigurado if e PCR ba ang 48 OFWS TO BE SURE IF TINOOD BA NGA NEGATIVE SILA. THANK YOU SA IMONG PAGTABANG SA TANAN BOL ANON THRU YOUR COMMENTS. PIPOL IN MEDIA WHO SPEAK THE TRUTH ARE THE HEROES IN THIS CRISIS. MORE POWER TO YOU. GOD BLESS” (FROM ANOTHER BOHOLANO)
  • “Yes i know that Gov. Yap is sincere in his endeavor of protecting Bohol from Covid 19 as well as the Boholanos. I will give my 200% support to him..Good morning Maam.” (FROM ANOTHER BOHOLANO)
  • Ma’am Ardy Ines Araneta Batoy, question : ang testing fee, ang province mo shoulder sa payment o ang tag-tungod? Since ika-4 naman nila ni today , considering 48 e test. Na curious lang. (from: Feb TwentySix)
  • “Now is the time to unite. We are not given the freedom just to simply criticize but to empathize. We have to do our share. There are medical practitioner who are specializing in respiratory infections, they comment online as if our local government are inutile and are incapable. If they are damn serious they should lay their expertise formally and suggest protocol they think is proper and would make more efficient process of controlling this pandemic. Commenting on facebook will not help, maybe indirectly but seems like just to criticize and show off as somebody who knows better would be ineffective. Mao nay akong usa ka dako na maistorya pod mam.” (FROM A BOHOLANO)