Renowned urban planning firm Palafox Associates, together with Palafox Architecture, has completed the Urban Development Plan of Tagbilaran City, laying out a long-term roadmap for the Bohol capital’s transformation into a smart, resilient, and livable city by 2050.
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EcoWaste Coalition tags 13 skin lightening products adulterated with toxic mercury
The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition today released a list of 13 skin lightening products found in 2025 to contain mercury, a hazardous neurotoxin banned worldwide in cosmetics under the Minamata Convention on Mercury.
Two residential fires hit Bohol on New Year’s Day
Two residential fires broke out in Tagbilaran City and Baclayon town on New Year’s Day, damaging houses but leaving no one injured, authorities said.
Globe, GASA PH lead industry push vs rising online scams
Filipinos are now dealing with scams almost as often as they check their phones. A new nationwide study from the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA) shows that an average Filipino encounters a scam attempt every two days. Six in ten individuals were successfully targeted at least once in the past year.
Globe Customer Experience at the Core of Business Growth
Globe’s long-term competitiveness has always been anchored on its Customer-First approach. This means that customer experience is not a support function but the very essence of its strategy, which underpins Globe’s broader growth trajectory and sustained momentum, as seen in the last two quarters.
GMEA@12 honors regional media and digital storytellers who helped drive inclusive digital progress
The 12th Globe Media Excellence Awards (GMEA@12) recognized 15 journalists and digital storytellers whose work brought important community issues to wider public attention and showed how technology and local initiatives influence daily life across the regions.
Minor firecracker injuries reported as Bohol welcomes New Year peacefully
A handful of firecracker-related injuries were reported during New Year celebrations in Bohol, but police said the province welcomed 2026 without any deaths or major disturbances.
According to the Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO), six minor firecracker incidents were recorded on January 1.
PNP Bohol director leads firecracker inspection in Dauis ahead of New Year
As the New Year’s Eve rush peaked on Wednesday night, Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) Director PCOL Patricio C. Degay Jr. personally led an inspection of firecracker and pyrotechnic stalls in the town of Dauis to ensure public safety and strict compliance with the law.
Two altar boys involved in motorcycle crash; One dead, one critical
A 13-year-old altar boy died while his companion remains in critical condition after the motorcycle they were riding crashed on a remote barangay road in Barangay Banlasan, Trinidad town, on Sunday.
Gov. Aumentado: ‘May We Continue to Care for One Another’
Governor Erico Aristotle “Aris” Aumentado called on Boholanos to welcome 2026 with courage and determination in his New Year’s message released on Wednesday.
Bohol Island News clarifies authorship of tourism code article; Board Member denies ‘fake news’ penalty claims
Bohol Island News (BIN) has clarified that the article titled “Content-seeking vloggers warned: Misleading information about Bohol is punishable,” which circulated online and appeared on December 27, was not written by any of its reporters.
Missing minor siblings in Sierra Bullones found safe
Two minor siblings who were earlier reported missing in the town of Sierra Bullones, Bohol have been found safe, authorities confirmed.