Bohol Light has brought information on electricity services, payment options, and safety measures closer to residents through its Barangayan Program in several districts of Tagbilaran City.
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Newborn baby found abandoned in Panglao
A newborn baby boy wrapped in a blanket was rescued by disaster response personnel after he was found abandoned in a grassy area near a college in Panglao, Bohol, at around 8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26.
Tagbilaran Diocese unveils coat of arms of new bishop
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Tagbilaran has unveiled the episcopal coat of arms of Bishop Crispin B. Varquez, the eighth bishop of the diocese, highlighting the symbols that represent his faith, identity and pastoral mission.
Catigbian father held for allegedly choking two children
A 47-year-old man was arrested after allegedly choking his two minor children during a heated domestic dispute in Barangay Poblacion Weste, Catigbian, on Saturday night, October 24, police said.
BIR gisuspinde ang mandatory nga pagpakita sa mga registration seal badge
Gisuspinde sa Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) adlaw’ng Lunes ang mandatory nga pagpakita sa registration seal badge diha sa mgawebsite, mga business page sa social media, ug uban pang digital nga plataporma, hangtod sa sunod nga pahibalo.
Bishop Varquez seeks simple installation as 8th Tagbilaran bishop
Bishop Crispin “Bai” B. Varquez has opted for a simple ceremony for his canonical possession and installation as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral Shrine.
Bohol’s Nicole Fortuna joins ‘Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0’
Filipina-British beauty and content creator Nicole Fortuna has joined Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0 as one of the Kapuso housemates, earning the title “Ang Pretty Dependable Ate ng Bohol.”
BPPO turns over 144th free house to family in San Miguel
A family of five in San Miguel, Bohol, received a new home on Saturday, Oct. 24, under the Bohol Police Provincial Office’s (BPPO) Libreng Alagad ug Balay (LAB) Project.
Mayor Balite lone local chief executive in first 3 batches of DAP AI course
Valencia, Bohol Mayor Dionisio Neil A. Balite was the only local chief executive to participate in the first three batches of a government training program on artificial intelligence (AI), according to the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP).
Talibon diocese scraps sacramental fees to make Church more accessible to poor
Poor Catholics in the Diocese of Talibon will no longer have to worry about fixed fees when receiving the sacraments, following a decision that Bishop Patrick Daniel Parcon said should reflect the Church’s commitment to the poor.
Bohol Light marks 2nd year under Primelectric with ‘Lighting Lives Through Kindness’ outreach
Bohol Light Company Inc. (BLCI) marked its second anniversary under the management of Primelectric Holdings Inc. with a dedicated community outreach program at the TagbilaranSunshine Home Orphanage on Thursday, October 22.
17 DepEd personnel rescued after motorized banca sinks off Getafe town
Seventeen personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) were rescued after the motorized banca they were riding sank in the waters off Barangay Nasingin here shortly after noon on Friday, Oct. 23, police said.