Newly opened bridge in Bohol closed after approach collapsed

Leo Udtohan 06/10/2026

Authorities have temporarily closed Bato Bridge in Barangay Cabawan, Maribojoc, in Bohol after a portion of its approach collapsed, rendering the structure unsafe for vehicular traffic. PDI photo | Leo Udtohan TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol— A newly constructed…

Bohol rice subsidy program: Over 26,000 indigent families reached

Leo Udtohan 05/24/2026

TAGBILARAN CITY — During the first two weeks of distribution, over 26,000 indigent families in Bohol province have received assistance through the continuing rice subsidy program of the national and provincial governments. According to data released by…

Bohol lawmakers seek public feedback before Sara Duterte impeachment vote

Leo Udtohan 05/10/2026

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Bohol legislators are engaging with local officials, community leaders, and residents in preparation for the House of Representatives’ plenary vote on May 11 regarding the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. Second…

Bohol’s ‘antingaw’ earns global spotlight in International Mollusc of the Year 2026

Leo Udtohan 05/02/2026

TAGBILARAN CITY — The Philippines’ rare “antingaw,” a rock-eating shipworm found in Bohol, has secured second place in the 2026 International Mollusc of the Year (IMOY) competition, highlighting the country’s unique marine biodiversity on the global stage.…

Call to amend Chocolate Hills protection law opposed by advocacy group

Leo Udtohan 04/18/2026

TAGBILARAN CITY — A Bohol-based environmental watchdog has once again expressed strong opposition to a proposed measure that would revise protections for the Chocolate Hills Natural Monument, warning it could undermine safeguards and pave the way for…

Bohol rolls out ₱196-M rice subsidy to cushion fuel price surge

Leo Udtohan 04/07/2026

TAGBILARAN CITY — The provincial government of Bohol is set to implement a ₱196-million rice subsidy program aimed at delivering aid to sectors impacted by the crisis, covering thousands of families province-wide. Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado said…

Episcopal ordination, installation of new Tagbilaran bishop set on May 26

Leo Udtohan 04/04/2026

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol —Fr. Gerardo “Jingboy” Saco has officially announced that his episcopal ordination and installation as bishop will take place on May 26, 2026, at the St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral-Shrine in this city. In a…

‘Libreng Sakay’: Tagbilaran City rolls out free rides for commuters

Leo Udtohan 03/30/2026

TAGBILARAN CITY — The Tagbilaran City government has rolled out its “Libreng Sakay” program, which provides free transportation to commuters, helping them cope with the rising costs brought by the fuel crisis. Six buses have been deployed…

Duterte supporters launch Isda Bohol on ex-president’s 81st birthday

Leo Udtohan 03/29/2026

TAGBILARAN CITY — Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s supporters gathered in large numbers at Plaza Rizal in this city on Saturday, March 28, for the formal launch of the Inday Sara Duterte Alliance (Isda) Bohol. The gathering coincided…

8 Bohol gas stations face DOE inquiry over pricing concerns

Leo Udtohan 03/29/2026

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The Department of Energy (DOE) has served show-cause orders to eight gasoline stations in Bohol after complaints about unusually high fuel prices, according to Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado. This was disclosed after a…

Bohol lawmaker wants terminal fees scrapped to reduce travel costs

Leo Udtohan 03/23/2026

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Bohol 3rd District Rep. Kristine Alexie Besas-Tutor has called on the national government to temporarily halt terminal fees across airports and seaports, aiming to cushion travelers and the tourism sector from the effects…

Bohol: Safe, potable drinking water reaches remote island

Leo Udtohan 02/24/2026

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — For the first time in decades, residents of Malingin Island in Bien Unido town, Bohol—where every drop of rainwater has long been treasured—are no longer solely dependent on rainfall for their drinking water.…

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