TAGBILARAN CITY — The quiet rhythm of Holy Week in Bohol is once again marked by the gentle simmer of binignit, a popular Visayan sweet stew associated with fasting and reflection, as households…

Tagbilaran City in the Philippines has launched its 'Libreng Sakay' program, deploying six buses to provide free transportation to commuters to help them cope with rising costs.

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Rev. Fr. Gerardo Fortich Saco Jr. as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Tagbilaran, as announced by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP). The Vatican confirmed the appointment.

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Bohol 3rd District Rep. Kristine Alexie Besas-Tutor has urged the national government to suspend terminal fees at all airports and seaports to ease the impact of rising fuel…

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol— Local legislators in this city have called on the national government to suspend excise taxes on petroleum products to ease the burden of rising fuel prices on consumers. In a set of resolutions authored by Councilor Fausto Budlong, the city council urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Congress to take immediate action,

TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL, Philippines — Two unidentified men fled from authorities during a joint maritime patrol after they were suspected of engaging in illegal whale shark feeding in the seawaters…

TAGBILARAN CITY—The Bohol Provincial Board (PB) has approved the “Enhanced Sustainable Marine Wildlife Interaction Ordinance,” imposing stricter regulations on whale shark, dolphin and other marine wildlife tourism across the province. Passed on third and final reading on Feb. 27, during a special session of the PB presided over by Vice Gov. Nick Besas, the ordinance

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol – Thousands of Catholic faithful are expected to observe Visita Iglesia, a long-standing Lenten tradition of visiting churches for prayer and reflection.

Fr. Gerardo “Jingboy” Saco's episcopal ordination and installation as the new bishop of Tagbilaran City is scheduled for May 26, 2026, at the St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral-Shrine.

TAGBILARAN CITY — Citing the continued increase in fuel prices and economic strain, the local government of Talibon in Bohol province has rolled out a rice assistance program targeting transport and…

TAGBILARAN CITY — Mayor Jane Yap emphasized unity, cultural pride, and tourism development as the city officially launched Saulog Tagbilaran 2026 on Monday, March 16, during the celebration of the…

TAGBILARAN CITY — Tourist transport operators in Bohol have decided to adjust their service rates following the recent surge in fuel prices. The Bohol Confederation of Tourist Transport Providers (BCTTP) held an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss how rising gasoline and diesel prices are affecting their operations. READ: Rising fuel prices strain farmers, small

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — Bohol 2nd District Rep. Maria Vanessa Cadorna-Aumentado has filed four bills seeking to bolster emergency health response, protect disaster frontliners, expand mental health…

A red tide alert has been raised in several coastal localities of Bohol province, including Dauis town and Tagbilaran City, after shellfish samples tested positive for toxins.

Authorities in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, are issuing show-cause orders to several gasoline stations after a surprise inspection revealed possible unjustified increases in fuel prices.

Pope Leo XIV has elevated the Apostolic Vicariate of Calapan to the status of a diocese. Concurrently, the Pope also named its first bishop, marking a significant development for the local Catholic community.

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol —The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) on Friday (March 20) has strengthened healthcare services in Bohol with the turnover of 12 mechanical ventilators to five…

TAGBILARAN CITY. Bohol— The Cebu provincial government has turned over the implementation of the long-running tourism caravan “Suroy-Suroy Sugbo” (Wander Around Cebu) to the private sector to strengthen partnerships with tourism stakeholders. Gov. Pamela Baricuatro announced the move during the opening ceremony of the 11th International Travel Festival 2026 on Friday, March 13, at the

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Central Visayas has assured the public that prices of basic commodities remain stable and supplies are sufficient in Cebu and…

TAGBILARAN CITY— A tragic incident claimed the lives of two young pupils who drowned while swimming in an irrigation canal in Ubay, Bohol on Tuesday, March 3.

TAGBILARAN CITY — Holy Name University (HNU) has opted to suspend work and classes on Wednesday, February 25, to mark the 40th anniversary of Edsa People Power revolution. HNU announced that all offic