CEBU CITY – The province of Bohol recorded an increase in tourist arrivals in 2025. Joanne Pinat, head of the Bohol Provincial Tourism Office (BPTO), said a partial report showed that the province welcomed 1,427,362 tourists in 2025, 4.18 percent higher compared to 2024. Domestic tourists...
CEBU CITY – A major infrastructure project in Bohol received a major boost following the visit of a top French government official in the province. Gov. Aris Aumentado welcomed French Embassy Director Marc Raynal on Friday, Feb. 6, ahead of the assessment of the proposed Third Tagbilaran-Panglao...
CEBU CITY – The province of Bohol, the country’s first and only UNESCO Global Geopark, continues to strengthen its commitment to balancing environmental protection with inclusive economic growth. Gov. Aris Aumentado highlighted this as he led the official reopening of Puntod Island, popularly...
CEBU CITY – Instead of transporting parcels, a 43-year-old delivery boy was selling drugs in different areas in Bohol province. After weeks of surveillance, Peter John Dote was arrested in a buy-bust operation past midnight on Friday, Jan. 30, in Purok 5, Barangay Libaong, Panglao. Police seized...
CEBU CITY – More than a year after it was closed for rehabilitation, Virgin Island, known for its iconic white sandbar and crystal-clear, shallow waters in Panglao, Bohol, is set to reopen. Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado announced that the popular tourist destination will be reopened to the public on...
Sometimes, a vacation is just what you need to unwind and forget the troubles of the world. Flying off can be tedious, especially if you’re not quite sure about where you’re headed. Bohol, thankfully, is a place best suited for those who prefer to wind down and enjoy the simple tranquility life...
CEBU CITY – The province of Bohol was the perfect venue for the Special ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME). Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said this on Wednesday night, Jan. 21, as she lauded Bohol for its forward-looking renewable energy initiatives. The province’s efforts to push...
CEBU CITY – Commendations continued to pour in for Tagbilaran City, Bohol, which shone bright in its first-ever participation in the Sinulog Grand Parade. Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado lauded the victory of Tagbilaran, saying it was a proud moment not only for the city but for the entire province of...
CEBU CITY – A 50-year-old man tagged by the police as a high-value target yielded P7-million worth of suspected shabu when he was arrested in a buy-bust operation in Clarin, Bohol on Thursday night, Jan. 8. Recovered from the suspect, Jimmy, was 1.1 kilos of shabu with an estimated value of...
CEBU CITY – Suspected shabu worth almost P70 million was seized from two men in a buy-bust operation in Tagbilaran City, Bohol on Tuesday night, Jan. 6. Operatives of the Intelligence Unit of the Bohol Police Provincial Office arrested 39-year-old Felix Gallogo, the subject of the operation, and...
CEBU CITY – The provincial government of Bohol recognized its athletes who competed in the recent 33rd Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand. In a courtesy visit to the Capitol, the group of athletes was conferred by Gov. Aris Aumentado with the Governor’s Sports Excellence Award. Leading...
CEBU CITY – Six former beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) are among the topnotchers in the November 2025 Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET). The Department of Social Welfare and Development-Central Visayas (DSWD-7) said five of the topnotchers are from Cebu and...
