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2 die, 1 missing in Bohol treasure hunting activity
by Ric Obedencio - May 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Two people were confirmed dead while another was reported missing during a treasure hunting activity in Dagohoy, Bohol over the weekend.
Prelate declines appointment to head Bohol diocese
by Ric Obedencio - May 6, 2026 - 12:00am
A priest has declined Pope Leo XIV’s appointment for him to head the Diocese of Tagbilaran in Bohol.
Tagbilaran residents get free rides
by Ric Obedencio - March 27, 2026 - 12:00am
 The city government of Tagbilaran in Bohol is offering free rides to cushion the impact of high fuel prices on the riding public.
P69.9 million shabu seized in Bohol
by Ric Obedencio - January 8, 2026 - 12:00am
Shabu with an estimated street value of P69.9 million was seized in an anti-narcotics operation in this city on Tuesday night.
UNESCO protects Bohol’s sea salt-making practice
by Ric Obedencio - December 14, 2025 - 12:00am
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has included the practice of making asin tibuok, the artisanal sea salt of Alburquerque, Bohol, in UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage...
Defacement of Panglao corals probed
by Ric Obedencio - November 1, 2025 - 12:00am
The provincial government of Bohol has ordered an investigation into the reported vandalization of corals on an island in Panglao.
Bohol police chief assumes post
by Ric Obedencio - September 21, 2025 - 12:00am
The new chief of the Bohol police assumed the post following a turnover ceremony at Camp Francisco Dagohoy in this city on Friday.
Nueva Ecija governor denies corruption in quarry permits
by Ric Obedencio - August 18, 2025 - 12:00am
Gov. Aurelio Umali is insisting that he did not commit corruption in relation to the issuance of 205 quarrying permits in Nueva Ecija.
6 mpox cases reported in Davao City
by Ric Obedencio - May 31, 2025 - 12:00am
Health officials in Davao City have reported six confirmed mpox cases since last month.
Bohol, Bulacan stings yield P10.5 million shabu
by Ric Obedencio - April 14, 2025 - 12:00am
Police here seized 550 grams of shabu, valued at P3.7 million, during a sting operation in Barangay Manga on Saturday.
Wife, kids help cops arrest drug suspect
by Ric Obedencio - March 5, 2025 - 12:00am
Police arrested a wanted drug suspect with the help of his wife and children in Taytay, Rizal on Sunday.
LTO-Bohol enforcers suspended for ‘manhandling’ rider
by Ric Obedencio - March 2, 2025 - 12:00am
The Land Transportation Office has suspended several traffic enforcers for allegedly harassing a motorcycle driver they caught carrying a bladed weapon in Panglao, Bohol on Friday.
Whale watching in 3 Bohol areas suspended
by Ric Obedencio - February 5, 2025 - 12:00am
The provincial government of Bohol has stopped all whale watching or interaction activities in Albuquerque, Dauis and Lila towns for alleged violation of the law.
Pinoy lawyer invited to Trump inaugural
by Ric Obedencio - January 20, 2025 - 12:00am
Filipino lawyer Jordan Pizarras, legal counsel for American businessman Timothy Strong, will be among the few Filipinos attending the inauguration of US president-elect Donald Trump today, according to a press statement...
P30 million shabu seized in Sulu, Marawi, Bohol stings
by Ric Obedencio - November 24, 2024 - 12:00am
Separate sting operations in Sulu, Lanao del Sur and Bohol provinces on Friday led to the arrest of a teacher and seven other suspected drug traders and the seizure of more than P30 million worth of shabu.
Bohol governor, others ordered reinstated
by Ric Obedencio - August 4, 2024 - 12:00am
The Office of the Ombudsman has ordered the reinstatement of Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado and 30 other officials to their respective positions.
P9.86 million shabu seized in Bohol
by Ric Obedencio - July 21, 2024 - 12:00am
Police confiscated 1,450 grams of suspected shabu, valued at P9.86 million, in a sting in Cortes town yesterday.
Man dies saving 3 teens from watery Bohol cave
by Ric Obedencio - June 30, 2024 - 12:00am
A 27-year-old man drowned after attempting to rescue three children trapped in the watery Tubang Cave in Barangay Celing, Antequera town in Bohol late Friday.
Local execs decry suspension over Chocolate Hills issue
by Ric Obedencio - June 9, 2024 - 12:00am
At least two of eight suspended municipal mayors have voiced their sentiments, saying their suspension over the construction and operation of a vacation resort in the middle of Chocolate Hills in Bohol is unfai...
House bill seeks new rules on Chocolate Hills
by Ric Obedencio - June 1, 2024 - 12:00am
A bill has been filed in the House of Representatives seeking to adjust the existing law governing the management and protection of the world-renowned Chocolate Hills.
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