CEBU CITY – For years, water has been scarce in the island-barangay of Malingin in Bien Unido, Bohol. That perennial problem was finally solved when provincial officials, led by Gov. Aris Aumentado and second district Rep. Vanessa Aumentado, turned over a P7.4-million water desalination facility...
CEBU CITY – A Chinese national was arrested in Panglao, Bohol for allegedly violating Philippine immigration laws. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Tuesday, Feb. 17, nabbed Jing Jin Guo of for misrepresentation under Section 37(a)(9) in relation to Section 45(f) of the Philippine Immigration Act...
By Pete Dacuycuy Tourism in Bohol is steadily climbing back to pre-pandemic levels, driven by diversified source markets, new tourism products, and closer collaboration between the private sector and local government, according to longtime tour operator Lourdes Sultan. Lourdes, owner of Travel...
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...
