Vitor vows to stop Korean in first title defense

Glendale G. Rosal 12/07/2022

TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines — Boholano boxing prospect, John Virgel “Valiente” Vitor vows to knockout Korean Kwan Dong Lee when he defends his WBO Oriental junior lightweight title in the main event of “Kumong Bol-anon 8” on December…

Aumentado hopes to launch ‘Laroy-Laroy Bohol’ in July 2023 if…

Doris C. Bongcac 12/07/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Bohol Gov. Aristotle Aumentado hopes to replicate Cebu’s Suroy-Suroy sa Sugbo in his province starting in July 2023. And he wanted their version of the Suroy-Suroy to be called “Laroy-Laroy Bohol.” But before…

Carla Mae Telmo becomes Badjao community’s first registered nurse

Leo Udtohan 12/02/2022

TAGBILARAN CITY — A member of the Badjao community in Barangay Totolan in Dauis town, Bohol was among those who passed the nurse licensure examination (NLE) last November 2022. For Carla Mae Telmo, part of her success…

Tagbilaran City spreads holiday cheer with Christmas display

Leo Udtohan 11/30/2022

TAGBILARAN CITY — Residents here were treated to a spectacular and meaningful Christmas display at the City Hall on Monday, Nov. 28. The Christmas lighting event aims to bring more joy to the hearts of residents. “Christmas…

NPA rebels in Visayas continue to weaken, says Army official

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 11/29/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — NPA rebels in the Visayas continue to weaken in the face of unrelenting operations by government troops in the region. Major General Benedict Arevalo, the acting commander of the Visayas Command (VisCom), confirmed…

Bohol LGUs told: Protect marine resources, learn from Panglao’s experience

Doris C. Bongcac 11/28/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Learning from the experience of Panglao town, localities in Bohol province are told the importance of having regulations being set in place before they should start to accommodate divers and other tourists in their…

PADO: COVID-19 restrictions allowed marine resources in Balicasag Island to regenerate

Doris C. Bongcac 11/28/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The pandemic may have affected the lives of many, but it also did some good as it allowed the marine ecosystem in the different dive sites in Panglao town in Bohol province to…

Bohol: PADO hopes to bring divers to also explore other dive spots outside Panglao

Doris C. Bongcac 11/27/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Wanting to decongest dive spots in Panglao town and to ensure continuous environmental preservation, dive operators in the area are working to also bring tourists to explore other dive sites in Bohol province,…

Bohol paddlers promote environmental advocacies, volunteerism

Doris C. Bongcac 11/26/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Paddling is more than just a sport for members of the Bohol Paddlers Association, Inc. According to its president, Dr. Theodore “Doyet” Dumaluan, it is a way of life that teaches them personal…

Gov. Aris Aumentado eyes revival of Cebu-Bohol Friendship Bridge project

Doris C. Bongcac 11/24/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The proposed Cebu-Bohol Friendship Bridge project is among the infrastructure projects that the new head of the Regional Development Council in Central Visayas (RDC-7) wants to see implemented soon, if not during his…

Aumentado: 10,000 South Koreans to visit Bohol in next 3 months

Doris C. Bongcac 11/22/2022

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — At least 10,000 South Korean tourists are expected to visit the Province of Bohol in the next three months giving the local tourism industry hope for the continued recovery of the sector that…

Bohol ready to replicate Suroy-Suroy sa Sugbo

Doris C. Bongcac 11/22/2022

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – The Suroy-Suroy sa Sugbo program of Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia is something that can be replicated to further boost tourism visits in the neighboring province of Bohol. But before this could be done,…

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