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.
MANILA – The Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) will launch on Friday a program for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) called Kapatid Angat Lahat. This program was initiated by Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion, who is also the Jobs group lead of PSAC. In a statement Tuesday, Concepcion said the private sector is partnering with the government for the […]
MANILA – Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno has assured legislators that the Marcos administration’s proposed national budget for 2023 will propel economic recovery and rapid expansion. “Allow me to assure Congress that the economic team’s proposed 2023 budget will bolster our country’s bid for a strong recovery and accelerated growth. With capable leaders at the helm and the right policy tools, […]
Governor Aris Aumentado is set to discuss with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. the planned construction of bridges connecting Bohol to Leyte and Bohol to Cebu, which was earlier proposed as part of the Duterte administration’s ambitious “Build, Build, Build” program but was shelved after it was deemed to be unfeasible. According to Aumentado, he has spoken with Special Assistant to […]