Balilihan Mayor Trisha Chatto (2nd from right) and Balilihan Councilor Pureza Veloso-Chatto (extreme right), announced on January 26, 2026, the DepEd CD1 Festival of Talents 2026. They said: “Atong kalipay nga sa Balilihan gihimo ang DepEd Festival of Talents sa Congressional District 1. Ang mga estudyante gikan sa lain laing lungsod nisalmot sa mga kompetisyon mahitungod sa Math, English, Science, MAPEH, Food Technology, ug uban pa. Makaproud kaayo makita ang mga talento sa atong mga kabataan. Apil sa mga bisita gahapon ang atong Bohol School Division Superintendent Dr. Fay Luarez (2nd from left), mga Program Supervisors sa DepEd Bohol ug mga Public School District Supervisors sa ubang mga lungsod sa CD1. Congratulations sa DepEd Balilihan pinangulohan ni Dr. Clemente Intong Jr. (extreme left) sa successful nga pag-organize sa FOT!  Daghang salamat usab sa atong mga LGU workers nga nitabang sa pagpahiluna sa tanang preparations labi na sa atong LFC, Municipal Admin, MPDC, MDRRMO, MEO, Waterworks, ESWM, MHO, ug uban pa. Salamat usab sa mga kapitan, tanod, PNP, BFP, T117, ug ubang mga first responders. Congratulations sa tanang winners and participants sa FOT!” (Contributed photo)

Balilihan Councilor Pureza Veloso-Chatto (center), said: “The leadership of the Municipality of Balilihan headed by Mayor Trisha V. Chatto together with municipal officials and employees delivered various services directly to the barangay, with particular focus on health and wellness. This was carried out through the municipality’s program, LGU Balilihan Barangay Day, which was launched in Barangay Tagustussn Hanopol. The program underscores the principle that good health is a valuable treasure that must be protected and nurtured, as it aims to promote and safeguard the well-being of the people through accessible services. Thanks to all the people of Tagustusan together with the Barangay Officials headed by Barangay Captain Marilyn Bugahod for their cooperation and support. Aim High Balilihan Forever!” (Contributed photo)