Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero today called on the government to strengthen safeguards against rising consumer prices, as headline inflation climbed to 7.2 percent nationwide in April and reached 10.8 percent in Central Visayas and 9.9 percent in Zamboanga Peninsula, among the highest outside Metro Manila.
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Pope Leo XIV accepts withdrawal of Tagbilaran Bishop-elect Saco —Archbishop Abet
Pope Leo XIV has accepted the decision of bishop-elect Gerardo Saco Jr. to withdraw from his episcopal ordination, Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy confirmed on Tuesday.
SH Minerva brings foreign tourists to Bohol
The boutique expedition ship SH Minerva arrived in the waters off Baclayon on Tuesday, May 5, carrying 97 guests and 113 crew members for a short visit to the province.
Archbishop Abet Uy: Faithful saddened by bishop-elect’s withdrawal from Tagbilaran post
Archbishop Alberto Uy expressed sadness over the decision of Bishop-elect Gerardo “Jingboy” Saco Jr. to withdraw from his episcopal ordination for the Diocese of Tagbilaran.
Bohol police record 2,886 ordinance violations in week-long crackdown
The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) recorded a total of 2,886 actions against local ordinance violations across the province from April 27 to May 3, 2026, as part of its intensified “Safer Cities Initiative.”
Top Regional Most Wanted for rape arrested in Bohol manhunt
A 39-year-old man tagged as the Top 1 Most Wanted Person at the regional level for four counts of qualified rape of a minor was arrested in a manhunt operation in Mabini town, Bohol, on May 2, 2026, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said.
Direct Japan charter flight brings 164 tourists to Bohol
The flight from Narita International Airport carried 164 Japanese tourists via Cebu Pacific Flight 5J8811, signaling renewed travel interest from the Japanese market.
Bohol’s ‘antingaw’ places 2nd in Global Mollusc Competition
The Philippines’ antingaw (Lithoredo abatanica) has secured second place in the 2026 International Mollusc of the Year (IMOY) competition, earning global recognition for one of the country’s most unusual marine species.
EcoWaste Coalition flags 35th Pakistan-made beauty cream laced with toxic mercury
The EcoWaste Coalition has uncovered mercury in yet another “export quality” Pakistan-made skin lightener, marking their 35th discovery of such a highly hazardous cosmetic produced in the South Asian country.
BFAR lifts red tide alert in Dauis, Tagbilaran coastal waters
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has declared coastal waters in Dauis and Tagbilaran City free from red tide contamination, allowing the safe consumption of shellfish and other marine products in the area.
Converge reopens business center in Tagbilaran City
Converge has officially reopened its upgraded business center in Tagbilaran City, now located at Liteport along Gallares Street, as part of efforts to strengthen digital services in Bohol.
Bohol braces for 39°C heat as Pagasa warns of dangerous heat index levels
Bohol is expected to experience scorching temperatures of up to 39°C on Saturday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).