Despite Covi9- 19 and storm Odette, Bohol has shown resilience through the numbers of Bohol’s banks in terms of total deposits and loans. According to Juvie D. Calacat, president of the Bohol Bankers Association of the Philippines (BBAP) and CEO/President of the Cooperative Bank of Bohol (CBB), Bohol’s total deposits is an all-time high of P66.6 billion as of March […]
Below are 10 of the safest places to visit in the Philippines. Davao, Philippines 1. Davao If you are up for adventure and beautiful views, Davao makes a great destination. You can enjoy some up-close time with tigers, crocodiles, and more at the Davao Crocodile Park. You can also enjoy some island hopping and climbing. Davao is considered one of […]
“The Bohol Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) has recorded 1,271 DTI Business Name registrations, which generated a total investment of P 447,874,641 and 2,852 jobs,” during the period from July to November 2022, according to the accomplishment report of the Bohol Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office. Since 2010, Bohol BOSS kept track of data on investments generated from the province’s Micro, […]
A Boholano scholar ranked 10th in the Physician Licensure Examination (PLE) conducted last October which was participated by 5,958 examinees. Mark Johnuel Duavis, 31, a native of Barangay Cangawa, Buenavista, obtained a score of 87.08 percent, which earned him and three others the 10th spot. Based on data released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), 3,826 out of 5,958 passed […]
The provincial government is seriously considering the establishment of a huge convention center and an IT Park at the abandoned Tagbilaran City Airport. This development surfaced as the demand for a convention center continued to escalate due to a “missed opportunity” for Bohol to host national gatherings of organizations and associations. This discussion on the utilization of the old airport […]
The Philippines has been hailed the World’s Leading Dive Destination and the World’s Leading Beach Destination for 2022, besting all other countries at the 29th World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony held in Muscat, Oman. “These global victories for the Philippines evince the unparalleled beauty of our country and the distinct warmth of the Filipino people. We sincerely thank the […]
Boholana Dalereich Polot, dubbed Bohol’s “chocolate princess,” has been chosen to receive the Fortune-Goldman Sachs Global Women Award, making her the first Filipina to be conferred the prestigious award in 15 years since its inception. Polot, who is one of only two award recipients, will be given honor as part of the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit held at the […]
The Yuchengco-led PetroEnergy Resources Corp. (PGEC) broke ground on Tuesday for what will be the first solar farm in Bohol. The power firm which is based in Pasig City will build the 27-megawatt, direct-current facility at a 22-hectare land in Barangay San Vicente, Dagohoy, after securing in July an operating contract from the Department of Energy (DOE). According to PGEC […]
The infrastructure business unit of the Aboitiz Group which was earlier poised to take over the operations and maintenance (O&M) of the Bohol Panglao International Airport (BPIA) has not abandoned their bid to run the P8.9-billion facility. Officials of the Aboitiz Infra Capital (AIC) arrived in Bohol on Wednesday to meet with Governor Aris Aumentado at the Capitol to give […]
Gov. Aris Aumentado and Vice Gov. Victor Balite approved a new environmental policy statement, committing to undertake key objectives and targets to contribute to sustaining Bohol as an eco-cultural tourism destination and a strong ago-industrial center.