Mayor Jane Yap announced that 2,959 registered tricycle drivers in the city will receive P5,000 each in cash relief assistance on Tuesday, April 8, as part of the local government’s support program for transport workers.
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Duero town to buy farmers’ palay for free rice distribution to households
The local government of Duero will purchase palay from local farmers and distribute it as free rice to residents under its Rice Subsidy Program, Mayor Al Taculad announced.
Peaceful Holy Week in Bohol as police log zero major incidents
Authorities have declared the observance of Holy Week 2026 in Bohol as peaceful and orderly, with the Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) recording zero major incidents throughout the week.
Viral Baclayon incident not abduction, says police
The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) clarified that a viral video showing an alleged kidnapping in Baclayon town was not a criminal abduction but a domestic dispute.
Drinking session turns fatal in Carmen, Bohol
A man was killed after he was stabbed by his drinking companion during a violent altercation in Barangay El Progreso, Carmen town, on Thursday evening.
No confirmed kidnapping in Baclayon, police say; probe underway on viral video
The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) on Saturday said there is no confirmed kidnapping incident in the municipality of Baclayon, despite a video circulating on social media claiming otherwise.
Devotees join Santo Entierro procession in Tagbilaran
The St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral-Shrine held the La Procesión del Santo Entierro at 5 p.m. on April 3, Good Friday, as part of its Holy Week observance.
PNP Bohol arrests 13 in sweep vs illegal cockfighting during Holy Week
The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) intensified its campaign against illegal gambling, arresting 13 individuals in a series of anti-cockfighting operations conducted on Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026, despite the observance of Holy Week.
Binignit: A Lenten season favorite
Binignit is a popular dessert and one of the favorite snacks of Filipinos. It is very easy to make- add all the ingredients in a pot, stir it and wait for the ingredients to cook.
Bohol police warns vs illegal ‘tukis’ : arrests certain, no mercy
The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) has issued a strong warning against illegal “tukis” operations, stressing that offenders will be arrested and face criminal charges.
EcoWaste Coalition to 2026 Lenten pilgrims: leave only footprints, not litter
The EcoWaste Coalition, an advocate for environmental protection and sustainability, called on the faithful to honor Holy Week by embracing their role as stewards of Mother Earth, avoiding acts that degrade and damage the planet, such as littering.
‘Sweet Escape’ star Kang Dong-gun highlights Bohol as emerging PH tourist gem
South Korean actor Kang Dong-gun is putting the spotlight on Bohol as a rising tourist destination, following his experience filming the Sinag Maynila 2026 entry Sweet Escape on the island.