Police have identified a 20-year-old student who admitted to making a bomb threat against the San Miguel Technical Vocational High School, prompting authorities to prepare criminal charges against him.
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Bohol lawmaker files bill to convert Ubay National Science High School into Central Visayas Regional Science High School
Bohol 2nd District Rep. Vanessa Cadorna-Aumentado has filed a bill seeking to upgrade the Ubay National Science High School into the Regional Science High School for Central Visayas.
Bohol Light clarifies ERC-mandated bill deposit review, offers flexible payment options
Bohol Light Company, Inc. (BLCI) has clarified that the ongoing distribution of Bill Deposit Adjustment notices is part of a routine annual review required under Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Resolution No. 3, Series of 2026, and is not a penalty, surcharge, or disconnection notice.
P82-M worth of seized illegal drugs from Bohol destroyed in Cebu
Illegal drugs worth more than P81.8 million seized in anti-drug operations in Bohol were destroyed through thermal treatment at an accredited facility in Cebu City on Tuesday, July 28.
Gov. Aris Aumentado sees hope in Marcos’ 2026 Sona, calls for stronger tourism initiatives
Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle “Aris” Aumentado expressed optimism over President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s 2026 State of the Nation Address (Sona), describing it as a message delivered at a time when the Philippines is facing significant domestic and global challenges.
Rep. Alexie Besas-Tutor backs key Sona priorities, pushes CHNM amendment and longer PRC ID validity
Bohol 3rd District Representative Alexie Besas-Tutor expressed support for several key priorities outlined by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his fifth State of the Nation Address (Sona), while reaffirming her commitment to advancing legislative measures that directly benefit Boholanos.
30 passengers escape serious injury after bus plunges down slope in Bilar town
Around 30 passengers escaped death and major injuries after a Rimon passenger bus reportedly suffered a steering wheel malfunction and plunged down a slope along the Loay–Carmen Interior Road in the forested area of Barangay Villa Aurora, Bilar, on Sunday afternoon, July 27.
Petron to build P340-M aviation fuel hub at Bohol-Panglao Airport
Aboitiz InfraCapital Bohol Airport Corp. (ABAC) has selected Petron Corporation to build and operate a P340-million aviation fuel hub at the Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA), a major infrastructure project aimed at supporting the airport’s growing number of flights and passengers.
37-year-old man drowns in floodwaters in Carmen town
A 37-year-old man was found dead after reportedly drowning in floodwaters in Sitio 1, Barangay Villarcayo, Carmen, authorities said.
Tagbilaran City says no credible threat against schools, intensifies investigation
The City Government of Tagbilaran has assured the public that there is no verified or credible threat against Mansasa National High School, Tagbilaran City College, or any other school in the city following the circulation of an alarming social media post.
Tagbilaran skips Sandugo street dancing 2026
One of the Sandugo Festival’s perennial favorites, Tagbilaran City, will not compete in the Sandugo Street Dancing and Ritual Showdown 2026, choosing instead to focus its efforts on defending its historic title at the Sinulog Festival 2027 in Cebu City.
TAGBILARAN CITY SKIPS SANDUGO STREET DANCING 2026
One of the Sandugo Festival’s perennial favorites, Tagbilaran City, will not compete in the Sandugo Street Dancing and Ritual Showdown 2026, choosing instead to focus its efforts on defending its historic title at the Sinulog Festival 2027 in Cebu City.