South America meets Bohol Photos by the author MEAT THE MAIN Parillada de Carne There is no shortage of captivating sights and destinations in the Philippines. Each of the 7,641 islands has so much to offer, from diverse cultures to hospitable people, and scenic landscapes unique from one another....
A suspected New People's Army (NPA) rebel, who was allegedly among a group of gunmen that killed a farmer, was shot dead by the military in a hot pursuit in Trinidad, Bohol on Saturday night, June 26. Lt. Col. Allyson Depayso, commander of the 47th Infantry Battalion (47IB), identified the slain...
Other local government units (LGUs) should take inspiration from Bohol as far as crafting programs for the local agriculture and fishery sectors ar concerned, Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar said. (Photo courtesy of the Department of Agriculture) "This is exactly what we want...
The spirit of independence is still on a high. Celebrate it by discovering and supporting the beauty of our country We must understand that ‘responsible travel’ is not defined as stopping development or staying home. Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Jacinto, Restituto Javier, Guillermo Masangkay,...
Nancy is right. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat gave this admission Monday, June 14 after she was called out by Senator Nancy Binay for the non-wearing of face mask and face shield during the former's encounter with social media star Scarlet Snow Belo. (Photos from...
Some 10,000 doses of coronarivus disease (COVID-19) vaccines, specifically the Russian-made Sputnik V, will be sent to Bohol this week for the inoculation of tourism frontliners in the province, Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat announced on Monday, June 14. A health...
GARCIA. (FB photo) CEBU CITY – Travelers from Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, and Bohol will have to present a negative COVID-19 test when entering Cebu. Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia issued Executive Order No. 22 on Independence Day ordering that travelers arriving in Cebu must show a...
Five local fishermen were arrested by the personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) for illegal fishing in Candijay, Bohol on Wednesday, June 9. Five local fishermen were arrested by the PhilippineCoast Guard (PCG) for illegal fishing in Candijay, Bohol on Wednesday, June 9. (Photo courtesy of...
Now, this is not your regular table salt! Asin Tibuok (Photo from John Sherwin Felix) The Philippines has its fair share of exotic-looking food. There's the iconic balut made of a developing duck egg. Another are the frog legs, which, according to many, taste like chicken. And the dinuguan , a...
Five suspected communist rebels were killed while a soldier was injured in two consecutive armed encounters between the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the New People's Army (NPA) in Bilar, Bohol on Tuesday morning, May 25. The slain suspects -- a female and four males -- have yet to be...
Researchers have recently described three newly discovered species of hermit crab currently found only in Bohol Sea. (Credit to MB Visual Content) In a recently published study, three new species of hermit crab namely: Catapagurus exilidigitus, Catapagurus fimbriatus, and Catapagurus latus were...
Pieces to be showcased at "Bohol-Buhol 8' exhibit With selected artists from the Heart of the Islands, “Bohol-Buhol” aims to highlight not only the beauty and wonder of their hometown's natural wonders, but also to showcase the merry and many tangled colors, forms, and imagery in the paintings,...
