Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s proposal to fix the tenure of barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials to five years to ensure long-term stability in grassroots governance has received a multi-sectoral support during Monday’s public hearing of the Senate Sub-Committee on Local Government.
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14-year-old identified in school threats in Catigbian, Balilihan
A 14-year-old student has been identified as the person who allegedly posted threats against schools in Catigbian and Balilihan, Bohol, prompting authorities to turn the case over to the police and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) for appropriate intervention.
Chiz is highest-rated senator-judge, survey says
Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero has emerged as the top‑rated senator‑judge in the maiden survey of Pulso Intelligence’s Senator-Judge Scorecard, which tracked the public sentiment on fairness, performance, and trust among all 21 members of the Senate sitting as an impeachment court.
Palawan brings its tourism offerings closer to the Visayas market
Palawan will bring its tourism industry to Cebu in October for a three-day trade expo, the first time in 11 years that the province is holding the event outside Metro Manila, as it works to place its destinations directly in front of Visayas travelers and buyers.
Catigbian Mayor Oliva offers ₱100,000 reward over school threat
Catigbian Mayor Benjie Oliva is offering a ₱100,000 reward for information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the person behind a social media post threatening Haguilanan High School and other schools in neighboring Balilihan town.
Bohol governor orders tighter security in schools after Zamboanga shooting
By I. Inojales | 02:18 PM August 18, 2026 TAGBILARAN CITY— Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle “Aris” Aumentado has ordered the Bohol Provincial Police Office (BPPO), […]
4-year-old girl, grandmother die after alleged rat poisoning in Bukidnon
A 4-year-old girl and her 52-year-old grandmother died after the child was allegedly given milk mixed with rat poison in Purok 10, Barangay Poblacion Sur, Don Carlos, Bukidnon, on Thursday night, August 13, 2026.
Bohol health official assures safety of Measles-Rubella Vaccine as uptake remains low
The Bohol Provincial Health Office has assured parents of the safety of the Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA), amid low turnout among eligible children in the province.
Dumaluan urges end to impeachment trial against VP Duterte
Dr. Doloreich Dumaluan, a longtime member of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP), has urged authorities to end the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the prosecution has yet to present compelling evidence to establish her guilt.
Dumaluan urges end to impeachment trial against VP Duterte
Dr. Doloreich Dumaluan, a longtime member of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) in Bohol, has urged authorities to end the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the prosecution has yet to present compelling evidence to establish her guilt.
Chiz: New DOH leadership could stabilize UHC rollout
Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Monday welcomed Malacañang’s appointment of a new Health Secretary, saying the Palace’s action helps resolve the leadership issues that have recently hounded the Department of Health (DOH) and threatened to disrupt the implementation of Universal Health Care (UHC).
BI arrests two overstaying foreigners in separate Bohol operations
Two foreign nationals were arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in separate intelligence-driven operations in Bohol after they were found to be overstaying and without valid immigration status.