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Dept of Agriculture regional executive director Leo Caneda hammers a point during the opening program of the 12th Ubi Festival. (RVO)

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DA regional executive director Leo Caneda of region VII (extreme right in violet shirt) and Gov. Edgar Chatto (center) assisted by his wife Pureza Veloso-Chatto and other provincial officials cut the ceremonial ribbon during the opening salvo of the 12th Ubi Festival held at Plaza Rizal, Tagbilaran City. (RVO) Full Text

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It’s too early to rule on the outcome of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona. But sure thing is, the people are wholly entertained. To his credit, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile is doing great in “moderating” the proceedings and issuing rulings to motions. He also appears to enjoy the respect of his [Read More]

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Balitang Maayo Qnahanglan!

Mga Sugilanon sa Pagkabanhaw!

Ang Langitnong Negosyante. Aduna ako’y usa ka higalang negosyanteng Filipino-Chinese nga nagpuyo sa Metro Manila. Gikilkilan siya sa pipila ka mga ahente sa BIR apan wa gayud siya mohatag. Iyang gipakwenta sa hustong paagi sa usa ka honest nga accountant ang iyang buhis og mikabat kini og milyones. Pagsumitir niya niini sa BIR miingon ang [Read More]

Mga Sugilanon sa Pagkabanhaw!

Long Cuts

Sinulog in Cebu

Sashimi

The Davids vs. the Goliaths of the Court

Thinking Aloud

P 3.8 Billions – National Budget, APPROVED P 40 Billions to smugglers-tax evaders-cash advances, GOODBYE

Strike Three

“UNHEALTHY” PHILHEALTH?

News

Boholano ex-PBA stars bring TBTK to hardcourt spectacle

Former Boholano stars of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) will bring the Tigum Bol-anon sa Tibuok kalibutan (TBTK) in May to a rare hardcourt spectacle. Peter Naron, himself an ex-PBA→

Besas vows to work hard to justify his mandate

Newly-installed Liga ng mga Barangay city federation president Philipp Besas Friday vowed to work hard to justify the trust and confidence of his peers who elected him into office. Besas delivered→

No extension in renewal of business permits-Lim

There will be no extension in the processing for the renewal of business permits in Tagbilaran City after the deadline expired last Jan. 20. This was announced by Mayor Dan Lim during his radio→

12th Ubi festival sales ‘trending’

TAGBILARAN CITY – Bohol is trending in somewhat brisk sales from fresh harvest Ubi and home-made pastry products, including Ubi kalamay, all made of the yummyKinampay (aromatic variety) during→

Tagbilaran gives flesh to “sisterhood” agreement

Tagbilaran City gave a new perspective to its sisterhood agreement with Iligan City when it extended assistance to the latter in its continuing relief operations in the aftermath of the disaster→

Balilihan bags 2012 Miss Ubifest crown

MISS Jade Nica Obedencio of Balilihan town got the crowning glory of her life when she was proclaimed as Miss Ubi Festival 2012 during the Bohol 12th Ubifest celebration, besting other bets from→

Jagna tops Outstanding Mun. Nutrition Council

THE Municipal Nutrition Council (MNC) of Jagna town clinched the number one spot on the top 10 muncipalities with Mayor Fortunato Abrenilla receiving the prize during the closing rites of the 12th→

Int’l Foundation helps educate Boholanos

Gov. Edgar M. Chatto could not hide his excitement when he learned that an international foundation for education would like to meet with him. Mattheus Maarten Groenewegen, Charussri Sae Tang, Jan→

What’s wrong with my offer? Lim asks

What was wrong with the gesture? This was the question asked by Tagbilaran Mayor Dan Lim after his offer to work as drug czar was met by vehement opposition by his political opponents. Lim said he→

Manile-based bidder to start concreting EAT Danao highway

By: JUNE S. BLANCO REP. Erico Aumentado (2nd District, Bohol) has announced that the concrete paving of the Sagbayan-Inabanga-Danao Road will commence this month. The Manila-based Legaspi→

Chatto prepares Boholanos for BOHOL-CAN Work

Bohol’s ties and sisterhood agreements with other cities and countries throughout the world are definitely getting stronger. Take for instance that with Alberta, Canada. Gov. Edgar M. Chatto’s→

Congress admires HEAT

Bohol’s service delivery craze HEAT Caravan which brings development initiatives closer to the people has this time caught the admiring eyes of Congress. House of Representatives Secretary-General→

Lifeless body drifted in Duero from CDO?

DUERO, Bohol – It’s exactly a month on Monday but stories of trauma, ordeal, dead or missing persons and even those considered heroes, as well, seemed to be unending in the aftermath of tropical→

Cartel “manipulates” oil pump prices, LPG here?

TAGBILARAN CITY – Why the pump prices of petroleum products, particularly gasoline and diesel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), are unjustly soaring, higher compared those sold in other island→

Pilar –LGU Blessing and turn-over of New Central Fire Building

After a successful acquisition of firetruck early last year, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Pilar, Bohol with no barriers prolong their upbeat inspiration to complete the Pilar Central Fire→

Panglao dads differ on drug abuse claim

PANGLAO – Who is telling the truth? Officials here differ from drug abuse claim nor can they put their words and acts together. Rampant use of the prohibited drugs in this premier tourist island→

Besas attends his first session as councilor

After the storm, everything was calm. Cogon barangay captain Philipp Besas attended his first session with the city council Friday without any fireworks as some quarters expected. The Association of→

Yap secures P7.5M for 13 infra projects

The Department of Budget and Management recently released the notices of cash allocation equivalent to a total of P7.5 million for various priority infrastructure projects in at least eight towns in→

12th Ubi Festival opens Wednesday

This Wednesday, Boholanos will witness the opening of the 12th Annual Ubi Festival, celebrating the rootcrop which has become a permanent part of Boholano heritage. The day will begin with a morning→

Relief actions stepped up for typhoon victims

CAGAYAN DE ORO – Relief operation is not only restricted in providing foodstuffs, medicines and shelter but also on psycho-social aspect to victims of tropical storm “Sendong” that devastated→

Doctors of Illinois hold 6th med missions on February 2012

The Association of Filipino Physicians of Southern Illinois will be conducting its 6th surgical mission in the province on February 19-25, 2012. As bared by Mrs. Fancy S. Baluyot, President/CEO of→

Sports

Sumngat reigns in 2010 CPG chess challenge

National Master Elmer Sumngat of Antequera, defeated every single challenger to the Open Chess Championship of the 2010 Carlos P. Garcia Chess Challenge held last week and brought home the prize. The tournament, sponsored by the provincial government and the Bohol Chess Players Association (BCPA) was one of the highlights of the 114thbirth anniversary of [Read More]

Sumngat reigns in 2010 CPG chess challenge

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