Former Maribojoc Mayor and retired public servant Leoncio Evasco Jr. has dismissed speculation about a possible gubernatorial bid, saying he no longer intends to seek the province’s highest elective post.
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Ubay Mayor Violeta Reyes passes away at 58
Ubay Mayor Violeta Diangco-Reyes, known for her years of public service and leadership in one of Bohol’s largest municipalities, passed away on Monday, June 22. She was 58.
Ubay Mayor Violeta Reyes passes away at 58
Ubay Mayor Violeta Diangco-Reyes, known for her years of public service and leadership in one of Bohol’s largest municipalities, passed away on Monday, June 22. She was 58.
Marcos inaugurates P833-M irrigation project in Bohol, benefiting 717 farmers
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday inaugurated the P833.37-million Mabini-Cayacay Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (SRIP), a major agricultural infrastructure project expected to provide a reliable water supply to 717 farmers and boost food production in eastern Bohol.
Comelec- Jagna rejects Vice Governor Besas’ voter registration transfer application
The Election Registration Board (ERB) of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Jagna has denied the application of Bohol Vice Governor Nicanor Sarabia Besas to transfer his voter registration from Tagbilaran City to Barangay Tubod Mar in Jagna town.
Sen. Chiz Escudero pushes coal resource bidding as alternative to new taxes
Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero has maintained that the national government should consider non‑tax revenue options, including the bidding out of exploration and production agreements over the country’s indigenous coal resources.
270 Loon village officials undergo food security, agriculture training
A total of 270 barangay and municipal officials from the town of Loon participated in a capacity development training aimed at strengthening grassroots food security, agricultural productivity, and sustainable livelihood programs.
Senator Chiz Escudero calls for unity amid senate deadlock
Senator Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero on Wednesday described the ongoing impasse in the Senate as “untenable and unacceptable,” urging lawmakers to set aside political differences and prioritize the institution’s mandate to serve the Filipino people.
Baja’s absence from Team Kumbati dinner sparks political speculation
The absence of Board Member Tita Baja from a recent dinner gathering attended by 3rd District Rep. Alexie Besas-Tutor and three allied board members has fueled speculation of a possible political rift within Team Kumbati.
Aumentado tops Central Visayas governors in governance survey
Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado emerged as the top-performing provincial governor in Central Visayas based on the latest “Index of Governance” (IOG) survey conducted by RPMD Foundation Inc.
Imee Marcos seeks relief of NBI officials over alleged Senate shooting incident
Senator Imee R. Marcos has formally urged President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. to temporarily relieve several National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) officials from their posts following the alleged siege and firing incident inside the Senate premises on May 13, 2026.
Rep. Arthur Yap says he did not vote in Duterte impeachment proceedings
Former Bohol governor and representative Arthur Yap clarified that he did not participate in the House voting on the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, May 11.