DepEd Usec to hand cash prize to Boholano medalists in Palaro
Education Undersecretary Trygve Olaivar has vowed to hand out cash incentives to Boholano medalists in the Palarong Pambansa in Laoag City, according to reports.
Olaivar who hails from Candijay, visited the Bohol athletes with his wife Candijay mayor Thamar Olaivar. The visit was to boost the morale of the athletes as the compete in various events in the meet.
Usec. Olaivar said his office is earmarking cash incentives to Boholano medalists.
The coaches will also get cash incentives for helping the athletes succeed.
Jhul Ian Cañalita is sure to get an incentive after swimming medals in the meet.
Mayor Thamar gave the athletes from Bohol some food where it was highly appreciated.
Usec. Olivar is a trusted ally of Sec. Sonny Angara of DepEd.
Tagb under heightened alert for mpox
Tagbilaran mayor Jane Yap has placed the city under a heightened health alert status as reports of mpox surface in areas in the Visayas and Mindanao.
Mpox has been logged in Iloilo City, which is relatively near Bohol.
All city and barangay health units are now under heightened alert including clinics and hospitals in the city, including all healthcare providers in Tagbilaran.
A technical working group has been formed to help in preventing the spread of the disease and to help in the information and education communication efforts.
Yap asked the public to follow health protocol given by the City Health Office and even the Provincial Health Office in order to avoid the infection.
She urged people to use face masks especially in areas where there are plenty of people such as inside malls and similar areas.
Dauis live-in partners nabbed in buy bust
A live-in couple was arrested following a buy bust operation on Wednesday in barangay Mariveles.
The Dauis municipal drug enforcement unit conducted the operation against the suspects.
The suspect was identified as Cristelito Cruz, 26, of barangay Mariveles.
Also nabbed was his partner identified as Maria Daniels Lopena, 26, of barangay Poblacion, Dauis.
The police detected the two allegedly involved in illegal drug trade.
The suspects were nabbed after transacting with a poseur buyer.
Taken from the suspects were packets containing alleged shabu with estimated weight of six grams and valued at P34,000.
Charges of violation of the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 await the couple.
Woman hurt after getting hacked
A woman was hurt after she was hacked allegedly by her neighbor using a samurai on Wednesday at barangay Casate, Ubay.
The victim was identified as a certain Janine Gunayan, who was allegedly hacked by the suspect identified as Florida Tercias,47, both from barangay Casate.
Based on the investigation of the police in Ubay, the victim was on board a motorcycle bound for the poblacion area in Ubay.
As the motorcycle was traveling, the suspect came out of nowhere and hacked the victim on the left knee using a 27-inch samurai sword.
Apparently, the suspect hacked the victim without immediate reason causing the driver of the motorcycle to stop as the victim disembarked from the motorcycle.
At this point, the suspect tried to hack the victim but was stopped as the two jousted for the control of the sword.
The victim was able to take the sword’s possession away from the suspect.
Deeper investigation revealed the two had prior altercation, where the suspect allegedly had a personal grudge against the victim that led to the incident.
The victim was brought to a nearby hospital as the suspect surrendered to Casate barangay officials and eventually turned over to the police and was taken into custody.
No sked yet when helmet ordinance gets implemented
There is no clear schedule set when the mandatory wearing of helmet will be fully implemented in Tagbilaran City.
The new ordinance calls for the mandatory wearing of the standard protective helmet while driving a motorcycle.
This means that when the ordinance is implemented, only half and face helmet with ICC stickers will be allowed.
Non-compliant helmet means fines for the violators.
Outgoing councilor Eliezer Borja disclosed that there is no schedule when the ordinance passed by the Sangguniang Panglungsod will be fully implemented in the city.
It has been reported the city government will implement first a period of information dissemination where motorists will be advised first to comply with the new ordinance and allow them time to comply.
The helmets with PS stickers are also allowed.
The said ordinance is aimed to provide the utmost safety to riders, Borja said.
Boholano gives CV 1st gold in 2025 Palaro
Jhul Ian Cañalita
A Boholano was able to win a gold medal for Central Visayas, the first for the region on Tuesday at the 2025 Palarong Pambansa in Laoag, Ilocos Norte.
The Boholanon athlete from Garcia Hernandez, Jhul Ian Cañalita, took the gold medal in the athletic event of the annual amateur sports event in the country.
He displayed his prowess at the field at the Ferdinand E. Marcos Sports Complex.
He took the gold medal in the 5,000 meter run in the secondary boys’ category.
He said he is offering his victory to his parents and grandparents who supported him in his athletic endeavors.
He reset the 27-year-old Palaro record as he clocked 15 minutes and 16 seconds.
His dedication, talent and skills helped him to reach his goal in winning a medal for Central Visayas.
He took the silver in the 2024 Palaro when he ran in the 3,000 and 5,000 meter run.
Around 92 Boholano athletes are members of the Central Visayas team to the Palaro.
Bohol police seize 2 kilos of alleged shabu in 1 week of operation
The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) seized around two kilos of alleged shabu in a week’s operation spanning the period from
May 19 to 25, 2025.
The estimated value of the seized alleged illegal drugs was pegged at over P14 million.
This was contained in the operational accomplishment report released by Bohol provincial director Col. Arnel Banzon.
The police arrested 12 drug suspects in 11 operations in the said period.
The police said that meanwhile, there were no arrests in relation to illegal gambling and loose firearms.
However, one loose firearm was surrendered to authorities.
Two wanted and five most wanted persons arrested during the said period.
Banzon urged the public to help the police in keeping the peace situation in the community and to report any criminality or suspected criminal activities in their respective localities.
OPV releases update on pork prices
The Office of the Provincial Veterinarian (OPV) released an update about the pork prices in Bohol including the prices of live hogs.
This is based on the Municipal Agriculture Office Price Monitoring Report released on May 26, 2025.
The report said that the price ranged from P320 to P400 per kilo.
The price of P320 per kilo was monitored in the towns of Buenavista, Catigbian, Getafe, Pres. Carlos P. Garcia, and Trinidad.
In the towns of Calape, Clarin, Cortes, Danao, Inabanga, San Miguel and Ubay the price was at P340 per kilo.
In the towns of Balilihan, Batuan, Catigbian, Carmen, Corella, Dagohoy, Duero, Maribojoc, Pilar, San Isidro, Sierra Bullones and Talibon, the price was at P350 per kilo.
Moreover, in the towns of Alicia, Antequera, Loboc, Mabini and Sagbayan, the price of pork is at P360 per kilo.
In Anda, Baclayon, Pilar and Dauis, the pork price is at P370 per kilo.
The pork price is at P380 per kilo in Albur, Bien Unido, Csndijay, Dimiao, Guindulman, Loay, Loon, Sevilla, Sikatuna, Tagbilaran, and Tubigon.
The pork price is at P390 per kilo in Jagna and Panglao. Meanwhile, pork price reached P400’per kilo in Garcia Hernandez, Lila and Valencia.
ASF reaches Loon
A report said that the African Swine Fever (ASF) has reached barangay Badbad Occidental in Loon.
The report was confirmed by the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) following the positive results from the blood samples taken from swine suspected for ASF infection.
The blood samples were taken from two hogs, which eventually died.
It is unclear if there were other hogs which died due to suspected ASF in the area aside from the two hogs tested.
Currently, authorities are imposing close monitoring among the barangays in order to prevent the further spread of the viral disease.
Furthermore, the Barangay Livestock Aides in the said town were briefed by the MAO in order to help prevent the spread of the disease.
1 dead, 1 hurt after truck rammed parked motorcycles
One was killed and another was hurt after a truck rammed into parked motorcycles in barangay Canhaway, Guindulman on Tuesday.
The motorcycles were parked along the side of the street when allegedly a truck ran roughshod over the victims who were standing near the motorcycles.
Reports say that the fatality was identified as John Mark Lobiano Gumatay, who was found underneath the truck when the truck ran roughshod over.
Initial investigation said the truck was running too fast for comfort and then all of the sudden veered away from the path on the road and rammed into the parked motorcycles.
The police are still conducting an investigation on the matter as of press time.
ABAKA says VP impeachment unlikely
Alyansang Bol-anon Alang sa Kausaban (ABAKA) chairman Norris Oculam says it is unlikely that Vice President Sara Duterte will be found guilty by the impeachment court.
Oculam, a known Duterte supporter, said the impeachment charge against the vice president is likely to be dead on arrival at the Senate.
The Senate will be sitting as an impeachment court and will hear the articles of impeachment filed by the House of Representatives.
He said it is unlikely the charges will progress in the Senate.
He said the impeachment is a political exercise and as such the Duterte bloc moved heaven and earth to increase its numbers at the Senate.
Currently, the Duterte bloc has six members and it will take nine senators to acquit the vice president.
It is possible the bloc will get three more senators to vote against Duterte’s impeachments in so doing, the vice president will no longer be impeached.
Couple nabbed in buy bust in Maribojoc
A live-in couple was arrested following a buy bust operation in Maribojoc town on Monday.
The municipal drug enforcement team arrested the suspect identified as Artemio Ranizo, 27, of barangay Lingcod, Maribojoc.
Also arrested was his live-in partner Princess Regatuna, 23, of barangay Handig, Maribojoc.
The suspects were arrested following a buy bust operation.
Seized from the suspects’ possession were alleged drugs estimated to be valued at P2,720
Charges of violation of Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 await the suspects
Habal-habal driver nabbed for alleged drug trade
A habal-habal driver was arrested following a buy bust operation in barangay San Roque, Baclayon on Tuesday night.
The operation was conducted by the Baclayon drug endorsement team who arrested the suspect identified as Liberato Egcas, 52, of barangay Payahan, Baclayon.
The suspect was arrested after he engaged with a poseur buyer.
Seized from the suspect’s possession were alleged shabu with approximate weight of 0.03 grams and valued P2.040.
Charges of violation of the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 await the suspect.
Fisherman nabbed for alleged drug trading
A fisherman was arrested for allegedly being involved with illegal drug trace in barangay Bilangbilangan Daku, Bien Unido on Monday, May 26, 2025.
The suspect was identified as a Jenlor Abaza Solano, 26, of barangay Bilangbilangan Daku.
The said suspect was arrested after allegedly engaging with a poseur buyer who purchased a packet containing alleged shabu.
Seized from the suspect’s possession were at least four packets containing alleged shabu weighing approximately 0.20 grams and valued at P1,260.
Charges of violation of the Dangerous Drugs Act of. 2002 await the suspect.
LTO backs suggestion to hike traffic violation fines
The Land Transportation Office (LTO) backed the suggestion from the public to increase the fines imposed by local government units (LGU) as traffic violation fines.
This way the motorists will become more disciplined and make the roads safer.
LTO Tagbilaran chief Yvonne Auza said she supports the idea of increasing the fines and penalties imposed by LGU to those who violate traffic rules and regulations.
She said, an increase in fines and penalties is possible just like what happened in the joint administrative order where fines imposed on colorum vans were increased from P6,000 to P200,000.
The new fine for colurom jeeps is P50,000 and for buses is P1 million.
Auza said that because of the hefty fines, the number of colorum vehicles who ply the streets declined in number.
She urged the LGU to look into the possibility of increasing the fines and penalties for violating traffic rules and regulations.
She said there is a need to amend some ordinances in order to impose stiffer penalties on coming traffic violations such as not wearing of helmet and driving without proper licenses and documents, among others.
Due to the amount of the fines imposed on these violations, erring motorists are not intimidated and would often violate the law.
Loon police nab drug suspect
The municipal drug enforcement team of Loon arrested a drug suspect following a buy bust operation.
The team was led by chief of police Maj. Rey Olar in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA).
The suspect was identified as Innocencio Cadenae Lopeva, 27, of barangay Pondol and he was arrested on Monday night in barangay Catagbacan Sur.
The suspect was arrested after engaging with a poseur buyer
Seized from the possession of the suspect were alleged shabu weighing approximately 0.60 grams and valued at P4,090.
Charges of violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 await the suspect.
Calipusan eyes raps vs. Balili
Reports surfaced that former Loboc mayor Leon Calipusan is allegedly looking at filing charges against businessman Angelo Balili.
It was reported that Calipusan took exception to the statements allegedly made by Balili.
Balili allegedly made unsavory starements against Calipusan during the meting de avance of Team Baquial on May 9, 2025 at Poblacion, Loboc.
Balili was among the speakers of the said rally.
Calipusan said his lawyers are now in the process of filing a complaint before the Provincial Prosecutor’s Office by June 5.
Calipusan wants to let the public know the truth about the allegations hurled against him especially in relation to the quarry operations in Loboc.
He is also accused of being involved with alleged corruption in the local government unit even though he is no longer mayor of Loboc.
Balili is still to be contacted for his comments as of press time.
Tagb clergy hold workshop
The clergy belonging to the Tagbilaran diocese participated in a leadership and management workshop in preparation for their new assignments starting this coming Monday.
The clergy conducted the workshop on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Elijah Hall at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in barangay Taloto.
The said workshop was facilitated by Fr. Dennis Gaganta of the Diocese of Maasin.
The clergy in Tagbilaran are periodically undergoing reshuffling as the priests get to be assigned to new parishes or posts within the diocese.
This is also a way to have a renewed ability to sieve the faithful.
The workshop sought to improve the leadership and management skills of the clergy.
The Tagbilaran diocese looks towards intensive formation to improve the capacity of priests in handling their respective posts and to make the Church responsive to the needs of Boholanos.
Abante Bohol denies having BM guest candidate
The group of Abante Bohol denied having a board member as guest candidate for the first district.
This comes as there were reports saying that apart from the official candidates for board member in the first district, there was allegedly a guest candidate considered by the group.
The group denied the allegations that there was a guest candidate for board member in the first district.
Allegedly, independent candidate Mutya Kismet Tirol-Macuno ran as a guest candidate under the Abante Bohol group.
In a report, Stephen Rances, the campaign manager of the group, denied any involvement of Tirol with the group.
Abante’s official candidates for board member in the first district were Goldie Herrera, Lucille Lagunay and Willie Ramasola.
He also said that these were names that appeared in the sample ballots distributed by Abante Bohol.
He added that the choice of bets was made via normal course of action and internal agreements. He said the group respects the results of the elections.
The group’s leader, Gov. Aris Aumentado, is not available for any comment as he was out of the country as of this writing.
3 persons arrested in alleged Tagb drug den raid
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) arrested three persons in a raid of an alleged drug den in barangay Dampas.
The suspects were identified as Prince Joey Paraiso Fornoliez, 25,and the target of the PDEA’s operation.
Two other persons who were allegedly patrons of the purported drug den were identified as Rendel Carlos Acero, 36, of barangay Dampas and Mervin Bague Ybañez, 37, of barangay Poblacion 2.
The two were allegedly caught using alleged shabu inside the purported drug den.
Seized from the main suspect were 10 grams of alleged shabu and valued at P68,000.
The PDEA, with the help of various police forces, conducted the anti-illegal drug operation.
Charges of violation of the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 will be filed against the suspects.
2 Badjao from Bohol drown, die
Two members of the Badjao community who are based in Bohol allegedly drowned and died in Apo Island in Dauin, Negros Oriental, according to belated reports on May 22, 2025 said.
The victims were identified as Joel Tapsidani and Bobong Daomani who were residents of the Badjao community in Dauis, Bohol, according to a police report.
The report quoted that Philippine Coast Guard Apo Island substation received a call from a concerned citizen saying Boholano Badjaos who went fishing were missing.
It was alleged the two were using spear and compressor to catch fish and it was believed the two were trapped underwater, which might have caused their death.
The bodies were recovered on May 22 with the help of divers after they were reported missing since May 20, 2025.
Their bodies were brought to a funeral home in Bacong, Negros Oriental.
Apo Island is a world-class dive spot and marine reserve and protected area.
In a police report sent to media, it was revealed that the victims were allegedly conducting illegal fishing in the waters of Apo Island using a bow and compressor on the morning of May 22.
Ex-barangay kagawad shot dead
A former barangay kagawad in Ubay was shot dead on the evening of May 22, 2025 in barangay Hambabauran.
Police responded to a report of a shooting incident in barangay Hambabauran as authorities saw an unresponsive shooting victim identified as Limuel Cutamora, 49, of barangay Hambabauran, Ubay.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital but subsequently declared as dead on arrival.
The victim sustained gunshot wounds on the head and at his bottom that may have caused his death, according to reports.
The police are conducting a deeper investigation into the motive behind the killing as two unidentified suspects may have shot the victim.
The unidentified victims reportedly fled the crime scene on board a motorcycle and escaped to the direction of barangay Lomangog. Ubay.
Construction worker nabbed in Loay
A construction worker was arrested following a buy bust operation in Loay town on Monday. May 26, 2025 at barangay Tambangan.
The suspect was identified as Jed Pamailaon, 21, of barangay Tangcasan, Sur, Loay.
The operation was conducted by the municipal drug enforcement team of Loay. The team detected the suspect to be allegedly engaging in illegal drug trade activities.
The suspect was arrested after he engaged with a poseur buyer.
At least six packets containing alleged shabu were seized from the suspect’s possession and estimated to weigh 0.20 grams valued at P1,632:
Charges of violation of the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 await the suspect.
P170K worth of alleged shabu seized in Tagb
Around P170,000 worth of alleged shabu were seized following a buy bust operation in barangay Dao on Wednesday.
Elements of the city drug enforcement unit conducted the operation after detecting the suspect to be allegedly engaging in illegal drug trade.
The suspect was identified as Reynante Salamanca who is a former person deprived of liberty from barangay Pagina, Jagna.
Taken from him was the alleged shabu estimated to weigh 25 grams.
Charges will be filed shortly against the suspect for violation of the Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
DA-APC awaits lab results for alleged controversial black rice
The Department of Agriculture-Agriculture Promotions Center (DA-APC) is still waiting for the lab results on the controversial black rice, which allegedly changes color when washed.
Roman Dabalos of the APC said that they still await the lab results even as his office earlier said that the controversial black rice is safe to consume.
Dabalos said they purchased local and imported black rice and soaked these in alcohol to determine if the color will change.
However, the samples retained the color, which means the rice that was procured was indeed pure.
The rest of the black rice bought was cooked and was found to be normal and without any issues.
Dabalos said they sent samples to the Bureau of Plant Industry to determine the safety of the black rice.
It was reported that the store where the controversial black rice was bought said that no customer went back to complain.
Capitol wants affordable rice to be sold to island residents
The Capitol pushes for the sale of the very affordable rice from the national government to be sold to island residents who don’t have rice fields.
Gov. Aris Aumentado said that once the affordable rice costing P20 per kilo will arrive in Bohol, he wants these stocks to be sold to island residents as they should be the priority buyers of the affordable rice.
This comes as Provincial Agriculturist Liza Quirog said they are still working and coordinating with agencies to bring the affordable rice to Bohol.
It was reported that areas in the Visayas are going to receive affordable rice sold at P20 per kilo.
The agencies are coordinating to ensure the seamless implementation of the program of President Marcos Jr.
Marcos has promised that he is going to bring down the price of rice to P20 per kilo during the 2022 campaign season.
As the 2025 elections come, the president ordered the roll out of the affordable rice to help ease the burden of people who are trying to make ends meet.
The affordable rice is already available in Cebu and in Negros Oriental and Bohol will soon follow.
PRO-7 chief leads command confab
Police Regional Office (PRO)-7 chief Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan
Police Regional Office (PRO)-7 chief Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan led a virtual command conference with chiefs of police in all police stations in Bohol on Wednesday.
This was disclosed by Panglao police chief Capt. Arnulfo Acilo in a radio report.
He said they were given reminders by the PRO chief to implement the peace and order framework such as constant implementation of police visibility as a locality’s peace and order should be maintained.
He also pushed for installation of CCTV cameras to deter crimes.
Visible police officers show the force’s commitment to maintain peace and order, the report said.
Maranan also said the police should be fair in implementing the law to everyone.
Loay to host job fair
The local government unit (LGU) of Loay in cooperation with both public and private employers will be staging a job fair on June 6, 2025.
The fair will run from 8 am to 5 pm at the Loay’s People Center.
The initiative is part of the LGU’s effort to provide inclusive economic growth and to uplift the quality of life of the people.
The fair seeks to provide opportunities to job seekers as local and foreign job openings are available with companies and agencies looking for prospective employees.
The fair has invited reputable recruitment agencies coming from various industries.
The applicants may apply on site or may go through an initial interview.
Applicants should wear appropriate attire as they are coming for a possible job interview.
Boholanos from neighboring towns are also encouraged to apply for work.
For more information, one may contact Loay Public Employment Services Office (PESO) or visit the Facebook page of LGU Loay.
Wanted person nabbed in Tagb
The tracker team of Tagbilaran City Police Station successfully arrested a wanted person.
The Tagbilaran police were assisted by the Regional Mobile Force Battalion in arresting the wanted person on Tuesday in barangay Cogon.The police did not disclose the name of the accused but relayed a description saying the wanted person is an overseas Filipino worker and a resident of barangay Bagumbayan. Loboc.
The wanted person was arrested by virtue of an arrest warrant and is being accused of violation of the Violence Against Women and Their Children Law (VAWC).
The bail was set at P72,000.
TaVIC exec pushes road safety
The executive officer of the Tagbilaran Vehicle Inspection Center (TaVIC) has pushed for road safety awareness which is being celebrated in May.
Tonton Uy of TaVIC was with Ardy Araneta-Batoy on Thursday and spoke about road safety.
He urged the motorists and even other road users such as the pedestrians and commuters that safety in the road is a shared responsibility:
Recently, the Department of Health (DOH) conducted a seminar on road safety held in Tagbilaran City on May 19, 2025, and shared the road safety action plan, according to Uy.
He mentioned abut the five pillars of road safety so everyone could help make the roads safer.
He acknowledged the increase in road crash incidents happening along the streets. He also said that people should avoid using the term road accidents and globally the term being used is road crash incidents.
He added road crashes are preventable and if the mindset would still be looking at things as an accident, the thinking is that such incident happened by chance.
He said a road crash is an incident that could have been prevented if proper precautions are observed.
He said, too, that following traffic rules and being disciplined could go a long way,
He said it is the policy of the government to have driver training placed at the forefront including the five pillars of safe driving.
The five pillars include road safety management, safer roads, safer vehicles, safer road users, and post-crash response.