The provincial government is preparing for a possible stronger El Niño while implementing measures to revive tourism amid declining visitor arrivals, Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado said during his State of the Province Address (SOPA) on Friday.
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Driver dies after delivery van overturns in Catigbian town
A 36-year-old delivery van driver died after he was pinned inside the vehicle when it overturned along the national highway in Barangay Mahayag Norte, Catigbian, Bohol, at about 11:50 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.
DENR, PNP Maritime Group step up crackdown on illegal wildlife trade in Bohol
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) Maritime Group have intensified their campaign against illegal wildlife trade in Bohol following the arrest of an individual allegedly involved in the illegal sale of lovebirds and other wildlife species in Baclayon town on Oct. 1.
Ombudsman warns gov’t workers after Bohol board member dismissed over fuel misuse
The Office of the Ombudsman has warned government workers against using fuel allocated for government vehicles for private vehicles, citing a recent case involving a former Bohol provincial board member.
Panglao orders bars, nightclubs to close by midnight
Bars, pubs, nightclubs, karaoke and videoke bars, and similar entertainment establishments in Panglao must close by midnight under a new executive order issued by Mayor Edgardo F. Arcay.
Road in Baclayon closed, undergoes repairs after suspected sinkhole causes ground to collapse
A section of the national highway in Barangay Taguihon, Baclayon, Bohol was closed to motorists on Wednesday after the road surface cracked and began sinking due to a suspected sinkhole beneath it.
Cogon fiesta nightly activities canceled amid gym renovation
The traditional nine-night activities for the 2026 Barangay Cogon fiesta will not be held this year as the Cogon Gymnasium is set to undergo renovation and rehabilitation.
EcoWaste Coalition welcomes successive FDA advisories on unauthorized skin lightening products that pose mercury exposure risk
The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition lauded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for issuing public health warnings against unauthorized skin lightening products from Pakistan, which may cause mercury exposure risks to users and their households.
Woman critically injured after jumping off motorcycle during argument in Bohol
A 26-year-old woman was critically injured after she suddenly jumped off a motorcycle while traveling with her live-in partner during an argument over money in Alicia, Bohol.
Century-old brass bell stolen from Loboc church recovered; 25-year-old man arrested
Police recovered a brass bell believed to date back to 1914 and arrested a 25-year-old man following an overnight operation after the century-old artifact was reported stolen from a church in Loboc, Bohol.
Bohol bomb-threat suspect identified as police step up probe
By Helen Castaño | 04:05 PM October 05, 2026 TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Authorities have identified a person being linked to an anonymous bomb-threat post […]
Old church bell stolen in Loboc town
An old church bell was stolen from the grounds of St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Loboc, Bohol, prompting an investigation by police and church officials.