Tag: Bohol

  • Bureau of Immigration Arrests Two Foreign Nationals for Overstaying in Bohol and Cebu

    In a concerted effort to uphold immigration laws, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) has successfully apprehended two foreign nationals in separate operations conducted in Bohol and Cebu. The arrests, which took place on Thursday, involved Chinese national Dong Chengzhi, aged 27, and Japanese national Takeshi Nishiyama, aged 48, both of whom were found to have…

  • DOLE and PCUP Join Forces to Boost Livelihood for 100 Families in Cebu and Bohol

    In a significant move to uplift the underprivileged, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in Central Visayas, together with the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP), have initiated a collaborative effort to support 100 families in Cebu and Bohol. The agreement, signed by DOLE-7 Director Roy Buenafe and PCUP Commissioner Reynaldo Galupo, focuses…

  • Bohol Fisherfolk Boosted by 40,000 Milkfish Fry Distribution

    In a significant boost to local aquaculture, three fisherfolk associations in Bohol have been recipients of 40,000 milkfish fry, distributed as part of a strategic initiative by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Central Visayas. The distribution took place in two towns, Talibon and Calape, with the aim of enhancing milkfish production…

  • Philippine Military Probes Mysterious Underwater Device Spotted Off Bohol

    The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has launched an investigation following the sighting of what is believed to be an underwater drone near Bohol last week. The AFP’s Visayas Command is leading the effort to understand the nature of the ‘unidentified equipment’ that was seen floating in the sea, as announced by AFP public…

  • 26,195 Households in Cebu and Bohol Redeem Food Stamps Under Walang Gutom Program

    In a significant move to combat hunger, 26,195 households in Cebu and Bohol have been actively participating in the Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program. The initiative, which is part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, aims to alleviate involuntary hunger among low-income families. Tonyson Luther Lee, the assistant regional director for administration at the…

  • Authorities Seize PHP28.5 Million in Shabu During Pre-Christmas Raids in Cebu and Bohol

    In a significant pre-Christmas crackdown on drug trafficking, law enforcement agencies in Cebu and Bohol successfully seized PHP28.5 million worth of suspected shabu in two separate operations on December 23, 2024. In Cebu City, a 38-year-old woman, known only as ‘Nesan,’ was apprehended during a buy-bust operation on F. Cabahug Street in Barangay Kasambagan. The…

  • Bohol Residents Urged to Steer Clear of Deceased Sperm Whale

    In a recent advisory, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Central Visayas has cautioned the residents of Banacon Island, located near Getafe in Bohol, to avoid any close interaction with a dead sperm whale that washed ashore. The warning was issued following the discovery of the 14.40-meter-long whale, which was found lifeless…

  • President Marcos Jr. Oversees Signing of Key Transportation Projects at Malacañan

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. attended a significant contract signing event at Malacañan Palace in Manila, marking the advancement of five crucial transportation projects under the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The ceremony, held on December 18, 2024, was a testament to the government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure across the Philippines. The projects include the New…

  • President Marcos Jr. Oversees Signing of Contracts for Five Major Transportation Initiatives

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. attended a significant ceremony at Malacañan Palace in Manila, where he observed the signing of contracts for five crucial transportation projects under the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The event, held on December 18, 2024, marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s infrastructure development, aimed at enhancing travel comfort and economic…

  • President Marcos Jr. Oversees Signing of Five Major Transportation Projects

    President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. attended a significant contract signing event at Malacañan Palace in Manila, marking the commencement of five crucial transportation initiatives by the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The ceremony, held on December 18, 2024, was a testament to the government’s commitment to enhancing infrastructure across the Philippines. The projects include the development…