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Senator Dick Gordon sent relief goods to families affected by the recent supertyphoon Odette in some parts of Visayas and Mindanao in an effort to spread hope to them and rebuild their lives with dignity. Gordon assured that the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) he chairs will continue to assist the most vulnerable residents in Ubay […]
Bohol Governor Arthur Yap said there are no untoward incidents reported in the province, like looting in areas where people are left with no food and water, days after the onslaught of Typhoon Odette. “In the past two weeks that I have been going around the province, I am at least happy to share with […]
The provincial government of Bohol and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) recently delivered tons of food, water, and clothes to the island villages cut off from the mainland due to Typhoon Odette. Governor Arthur Yap, in a presser before boarding the Philippine Coast Guard vessel “Tubattaha”, said they targeted to deliver the relief assistance to […]
The city government of Davao City has sent over a hundred disaster responders to conduct relief and rescue operations in Bohol province, which was badly hit by Typhoon Odette. A Facebook post of the City Government of Davao showed Mayor Sara Duterte leading the send-off ceremony for the delegation comprising 106 Dabawenyos. The team headed […]
Some 10,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines will be arriving in Bohol, Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat announced in a virtual meeting with the province’s tourism industry stakeholders. “I am delighted to bring the good news that vaccine czars Sec. Carlito Galvez and Sec. Vince Dizon have approved our request for additional vaccines for Bohol. With this, […]
To enable robust agriculture development in the communities, the Department of Agriculture (DA) turned over various machineries and farm inputs to the local farmers and fishers of the island-province of Bohol recently. The efforts seal the commitment of the DA to forge and strengthen allies with the local government units which will be the “rowers” […]
An improved access road recently completed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now ensures safe and convenient travel to Tapal Wharf and White Beaches in Barangay Tapal, Ubay, Bohol. Citing a report from DPWH Region 7 Director Edgar Tabacon, Secretary Mark Villar said that the road project will provide ease of access […]
The province of Bohol has planned to establish retail terminals to stabilize the supply of fish and fishery products to meet the demand without depending on the season. Governor Arthur Yap said he requested the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to assist Bohol in acquiring a seaweed powder facility, cold storage facilities, ice-making […]
Bohol’s Panglao Island is planning to welcome tourists in the fourth quarter of 2020, once its local government unit (LGU) finalizes preparations for health and safety protocols, Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said. “As of now, the target is the last quarter of the year as long as (the tourists are) from MGCQ (modified general community […]
The provincial government of Bohol recently installed a containerized molecular laboratory at the Bohol Medical Care Institute (BMCI) compound in Tagbilaran City that is expected to boost its testing capacity for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The mobile laboratory that arrived from Manila will still be set for commissioning before it starts operations, Governor Arthur […]