Authorities have declared the observance of Holy Week 2026 in Bohol as peaceful and orderly, with the Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) recording zero major incidents throughout the week.
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Devotees join Santo Entierro procession in Tagbilaran
The St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral-Shrine held the La Procesión del Santo Entierro at 5 p.m. on April 3, Good Friday, as part of its Holy Week observance.
PNP Bohol arrests 13 in sweep vs illegal cockfighting during Holy Week
The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) intensified its campaign against illegal gambling, arresting 13 individuals in a series of anti-cockfighting operations conducted on Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026, despite the observance of Holy Week.
Binignit: A Lenten season favorite
Binignit is a popular dessert and one of the favorite snacks of Filipinos. It is very easy to make- add all the ingredients in a pot, stir it and wait for the ingredients to cook.
Bohol police warns vs illegal ‘tukis’ : arrests certain, no mercy
The Bohol Police Provincial Office (BPPO) has issued a strong warning against illegal “tukis” operations, stressing that offenders will be arrested and face criminal charges.
EcoWaste Coalition to 2026 Lenten pilgrims: leave only footprints, not litter
The EcoWaste Coalition, an advocate for environmental protection and sustainability, called on the faithful to honor Holy Week by embracing their role as stewards of Mother Earth, avoiding acts that degrade and damage the planet, such as littering.
‘Sweet Escape’ star Kang Dong-gun highlights Bohol as emerging PH tourist gem
South Korean actor Kang Dong-gun is putting the spotlight on Bohol as a rising tourist destination, following his experience filming the Sinag Maynila 2026 entry Sweet Escape on the island.
Tagbilaran okays P5 provisional tricycle fare hike amid rising fuel costs
The Sangguniang Panlungsod has approved a proposed resolution granting tricycle drivers and operators provisional authority to impose a P5 increase on existing fare rates, citing the continuing surge in fuel prices and economic hardship.
Tagbilaran City inspects 40 gas stations amid fuel price hike; some faces show cause orders
Led by Acting Mayor Adam Jala together with members of the Tagbilaran City Crisis Management Committee, the inspection covered around 40 gasoline stations across the city to ensure compliance with government-mandated pricing.
Tagbilaran City intensifies pharmacy inspections amid fake rabies vaccine concerns
Authorities have conducted a citywide inspection of pharmacies as part of heightened efforts to ensure public safety following concerns over alleged fake rabies vaccines.
Bohol province wins second place in CVIRAA 2026
Bohol team placed second overall for the second consecutive year in the final tally of the 2026 Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association (CVIRAA) meet, earning 244 medals—84 gold, 85 silver, and 75 bronze.
Young farmer from Bohol wins Regional ADB Award for agri innovation
Rhodman Joseph Ubas, a Learning Site for Agriculture (LSA) operator of the Agricultural Training Institute – Central Visayas (ATI-7), was named a winner in the Individual Leadership category of the ADB Youth Awards: Shaping a Healthier Food Future.