Local government officials must strengthen their communities’ ability to prepare for crises, protect vulnerable sectors and pursue progress that directly benefits the people, Philippine Councilors League (PCL) Region 7 president Ricardo “Kuya Nick” Pepito said.
Category: Local
Bohol LGUs, volunteers recognized in 2026 National Bayani Ka! Awards
Several Bohol local government units (LGUs), community volunteers and partner groups were recognized at the 2026 National Bayani Ka! cum TATAK KALAHI Awards held in Bacolod City on Sept. 22.
Fire destroys house, store in Tagbilaran
A house and store were destroyed in a fire believed to have started when an electrical induction cooker exploded in the kitchen along R. Enerio Street here Monday night, Sept. 28.
Bohol governor orders probe into death of American tourist in Panglao
Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado has ordered a thorough investigation into the death of a 63-year-old American tourist who died following a fight at a bar along Alona Beach in Barangay Tawala, Panglao, early Sunday.
P542 na minimum wage sa mga mamumuo dinhi
Moabut na sa P542.00 ang labing ubos nga suholan nga dawaton sa mga mamumuo sa pribado nga sector dinhi sa Bohol, kinihuman gikompirmar sa National Wages and Productivity Commission (NWPC) angP42 nga umento sa inadlaw nga suholan.
American tourist dies after bar fight in Panglao
An American tourist died after he was allegedly struck with a chair during a fistfight at a bar along Alona Beach in Panglao, Bohol, early Sunday, Sept. 27.
Catigbian Mayor Oliva to join Korea colloquium on local governance, development
Catigbian Mayor Benjie Oliva is set to join an international academic and local governance colloquium in South Korea next month, where Philippine and Korean officials and academics are expected to exchange ideas on local administration, economic development, tourism and international cooperation.
Marcos signs law extending barangay, SK officials’ terms to five years
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has signed into law a measure extending the term of office of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to five years and moving the next Barangay and SK Elections (BSKE) to November 2028.
Senate approves Bohol Light franchise on third reading
The Senate on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a measure granting Bohol Light Company Inc. a fresh 25-year franchise to operate an electricity distribution system in Tagbilaran City.
Balloon-popping activity triggers panic at Holy Name University
Panic swept through Holy Name University (HNU) on Thursday night after loud popping sounds and screams from a classroom activity were mistaken for gunshots, sending students and faculty scrambling to lock themselves inside classrooms and triggering an emergency police response.
BOHOL LIGHT EXPLAINS REGIONAL WESM PRICE CAP
Bohol Light Company Inc. (BLCI) explained the expected impact of a regional price cap on Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) charges during a media press conference on September 22, 2026.
No shooting reported at HNU after students mistake classroom sounds for gunfire
No shooting incident occurred at Holy Name University (HNU) in Tagbilaran City on Thursday evening, Sept. 24, after loud sounds and shouts from a classroom activity triggered a security scare on campus, Mayor Jane Yap said.