Former Bohol gov Arthur Yap faces charges over P57-M senior health kit deal

Leo Udtohan 09/30/2023

TAGBILARAN CITY — Former Agriculture Secretary and Bohol Governor Arthur Yap and six others face charges of plunder and graft tied to an alleged anomalous purchase of senior citizen health kits valued at P57 million. On Sept.…

PCG, Gov. Yap ink agreement to ensure protection of Bohol seas, Balicasag Island

Doris C. Bongcac 01/18/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The province of Bohol entered into partnership with the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to ensure the protection of its waters and Balicasag Island, a tourist destination. A Memorandum of Agreement that was signed…

Gov. Yap extends Bohol MGCQ until July 31

Rosalie O. Abatayo 07/15/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bohol province will remain under the modified general community quarantine status (MGCQ) until July 31, 2020. Bohol Governor Arthur Yap, signed on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Executive Order no. 38, extending the MGCQ…

In Bohol, 4 more LSIs test positive for COVID-19

Doris C. Bongcac 06/28/2020

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Four more Locally Stranded Individuals (SLIs) who recently returned to Bohol province tested positive for the coronavirus disease. Governor Arthur Yap announced Saturday night, June 27, 2020, the release of the test results…

Bohol Gov suggests tax exemption on products, establishments affected by COVID-19

Futch Anthony Inso 02/28/2020

Cebu City, Philippines—Bohol Governor Arthur Yap suggested the implementation of tax exemptions of some products and establishments related to tourism affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) threat. Yap made his suggestion, during the Regional Development Council…

Garcia, Yap firm on decision to ban pork from Luzon

Futch Anthony Inso 09/20/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and Bohol Governor Arthur Yap stand on their decision to ban live pigs and pork-related products from Luzon due to threat brought about by the African Swine Fever (ASF). Both Garcia…

Gwen declines nomination for RDC-7 chairmanship  

Futch Anthony Inso 09/20/2019

Cebu City, Philippines—Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia declined her nomination as chairman of the Regional Development Council (RDC) during their 3rd quarter Full Council Meeting at the Mezzo Hotel here on Friday morning, September 20, 2019. Garcia said…

Bohol governor heads province’s tripartite industrial peace council

Irene R. Sino Cruz 08/25/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Bohol Governor Arthur Yap now heads the province’s Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (TIPC). Yap took over as chairman of the Bohol TIPC, replacing former governor Edgar Chatto, according to a press statement of…

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