Building within protected areas: LGUS to demand Sapa

Still smarting from flurry of suspension of government officials who may or may not have anything to do with illegal encroachment in the country’s protected areas, the Regional Development Council in Region 7 (RDC-7) led by Bohol governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado enjoins local government units (LGUs) to strictly implement reforms in the issuance of local government permits and clearances for structures and facilities to be built within protected areas. 

Guv to use Alona rehab template for Balicasag

Coming in a few days after leading the implementation of promised reforms in the Alona beachfront in Panglao, Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado told Balicasag Island settlers and tourism stakeholders to help preserve the beauty of the island and its underwater wonders, before everything goes to waste.

High ranking rebel official surrenders

Losing as much ground physically and ideologically, a battle-scarred local rebel fighter and top official with 30 years of battle experience in the underground movement, finally laid down his fire-arms and offered his hands in peace in a gesture of surrender to local authorities.

Aris: Showcase center to decent snack bars, no Bagsakan Center

If he would be given the singular call to decide on the unutilized Product Showcase Center squatting on the edge of Carlos P Garcia Park, Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado would rather use it as a decent snacks bar for park users, put in free internet connection for the public, add in bleachers for students to spend time in.