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.…
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — Kalanggaman Island in Palompon, Leyte, has secured a place among the world’s top 50 beaches for 2026, gaining recognition from global travel experts and experienced tourists alike. According to Karina Rosa Tiopes,…
BACOLOD CITY, Philippines — Community journalist RJ Nichole Ledesma was among 19 killed in a clash between government troops and suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels in Negros Occidental on Sunday, according to a confirmation by Altermidya…
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…
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…
TACLOBAN CITY — Passengers traveling between major Visayan islands are expected to pay more for ferry trips, as SuperCat Fast Ferry Corporation has announced a 10% fuel surcharge that will take effect on April 8. In a…
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…
TACLOBAN CITY, Leyte — The Biliran provincial government has called off its annual Hudyaka Festival scheduled for May 2026, citing the continuing fuel crisis and global factors impacting oil prices. In announcing the decision, Governor Rogelio Espina…
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…
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…
TACLOBAN CITY — Alarmed by a renewed spike in cases of adolescent pregnancies, the regional office of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD-8) is calling for urgent and sustained action from families, schools, and local governments,…
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.…
