Bohol official: Protect Chocolate Hills from development

Leo Udtohan 09/21/2023

Bohol, Philippines — An official from Bohol is urging the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to protect the Chocolate Hills by stopping construction of structures within its vicinity. Provincial board member Jamie Aumenado Villamor, a lawyer and…

DA-7 starts distribution of seeds, fertilizers to farmers in Bohol

Doris C. Bongcac 09/18/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The Department of Agriculture in Central Visayas (DA-7) has already started the distribution of hybrid rice seeds and fertlizers to help farmers in Bohol province increase their harvests. On Monday, September 18, 2023,…

Bohol’s Jhunriel Castino to face Japan’s Ryuya Tsugawa in eight-rounder bout on Sunday

Glendale G. Rosal 09/16/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — PMI Bohol Boxing Stable’s Jhunriel “RoboCop” Castino will attempt to duplicate his stablemate’s recent success in Japan by taking on Ryuya Tsugawa on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at the Sangyo Shinko Center in…

Almost 200 students in Bohol ‘possessed’ by evil spirits

Leo Udtohan 09/15/2023

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Close to 200 students were reportedly possessed on Friday, September 15, 2023, by evil spirits while attending Holy Mass at a school in Talibon town. One of the students of the San Jose…

Water delivery driver in Bohol nabbed for illegal drugs

Emmariel Ares 09/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A water delivery driver will be spending time in jail after he was caught by authorities with around P374,000 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Tagbilaran City, Bohol on Monday…

Bohol still a peaceful place to stay, says Aumentado

Doris C. Bongcac 09/09/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The armed encounter, that killed six suspected members of the New People’s Army in Bilar town in Bohol province on September 7, was an isolated case. Governor Erico Aris Aumentado said the provincial…

LOOK: Newly discovered fish species was first spotted in a Bohol public market

Kristel Sambile 09/08/2023

In the bustling fish markets of the Philippines, a vibrant and peculiar sight caught the attention of scientists—an orange-eyed sea creature with an air of mystery. This chance encounter marked the beginning of an exciting discovery in…

2 of 6 alleged NPA fighters killed in Bohol clash identified

Emmariel Ares 09/08/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines –  Two of the six alleged fighters of the New People’s Army (NPA), who were killed during an encounter with Task Group Bohol of the Philippine Army in Bohol province on Thursday morning, September…

Bohol showcases Chocolate Hills, local products in 34th Philippine Travel Mart

Doris C. Bongcac 09/02/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The province of Bohol showcased its local products and tourism destinations, including its Chocolate Hills, during the 34th Philippine Travel Mart (PTM) that opened on Friday, September 1, 2023, at the SMX Convention…

Cebu’s Kay Cundangan wins in Bohol Marathon

Brian J. Ochoa, Dale Rosal 08/29/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu’s Kay Cundangan topped the women’s race of the Bohol International Marathon held last Sunday, August 27, 2023. Cundangan clocked three hours, 17 minutes, and 40 seconds to secure the women’s crown. “Getting up early…

Despite loss to Japanese foe, Vitor still thankful for opportunity to fight in Tokyo

Glendale G. Rosal 08/25/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Boholano boxing prospect John Virgel “Valiente” Vitor remains grateful despite his split decision loss to Japanese Toshihiro Suzuki in his first fight in Japan on Thursday evening, at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. …

Pura Luka Vega declared persona non grata in Bohol

Leo Udtohan 08/24/2023

TAGBILARAN CITY — The Bohol provincial board has declared controversial drag queen and vlogger Amadeus Fernando Pagente, also known by their stage name Pura Luka Vega, a persona non grata on Tuesday, Aug. 22. “The portrayal of…

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