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source: http://www.news.com.au/story

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ordered today immediate relief and rehabilitation operations in Eastern Samar after it was hit by destructive floods that left 11 people dead, displaced some 9,000 families, and caused P50 million damage to agricultural products and other properties.

“Ipinag-utos ng ating Pangulo ang madaliang relief operations sa mga affected areas kasama na rito ang pagre-release ng calamity funds,” Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesperson Ignacio R. Bunye said.

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By Rey Anthony Chiu

UNIT 1's stinking performance in the recently concluded Provincial Athletic Meet is enough reason for some local officials to pinch their noses, not for hosts Catigbian.

Themselves unwilling witnesses on how visiting Unit III and Unit 2 routed the crowd favorite Unit I into submission, Catigbian Mayor Roberto Salinas and his performance team said enough during the post activity evaluation attended by local officials and sports authorities Monday, February 11.          

At the post evaluation of the athletic meet, which they ably and successfully hosted, local authorities agree at one thing: the Unit's lackluster performance tells of the absence of local support for training and development program for athletes.

Without it, there is a far lesser chance of motivating local athletes to excel, Catigbian officials agree.

Team Unit I composed of the first Congressional District towns placed a dismal third over all, for an athletic competition of six participating teams.

The realization of how ill-prepared and the apparent absence of an honest training program for athletes pushed the local officials to finally institutionalize the Catigbian Sports Council (CSC).

While this may nothing but a formality, Mayor Salinas, who heads the council said it would be an honest to goodness council which shall focus on addressing the local development and implementation of the sports programs as identified by the LGU.

"This (CSC) is established with the burning desire to help sports development of the young students and also to contribute to the Unit's standing in the next competitions we are joining," Salinas said.

Aside from poor the perceived training of athletes, several issues have surfaced later which observers believe could have adversely affected athlete's performance.

Issues of the controversy over food rations, athlete cash incentives and allowances came surfacing over the radio lanes this week, necessitating more than Unit 1 authorities' cursory glance.

Many would say that they too have set their local sports councils that train athletes, but most of them are on paper, observers have commented.

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Kita bitawng mga Bol-anon, sige man biaybiayon sa mga taga laing probinsya nga ija-ija-aho-aho, pakisabaw-pakibahog, lamesa ray patag sa bohol, etc. etc. etc.

Many farmers will have another good reason to increase their daily income after the launching of the mariculture zone project on February 12 in the island barangay of Mahanay, Talibon.

The Local Government Unit of Talibon (LGU-Talibon) represented by Mayor Juanario Item and the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) central office represented by Lawyer Malcolm Sarmiento Jr., BFAR national director has signed the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the implementation of the project.     

The ceremonial signing was witnessed by BFAR 7 Regional Director Andres Bojos, Governor Erico Aumentado, Provincial Board Member Amalia Tirol, Mayors of neighboring towns of Talibon, Vice-Mayor Resituto Auxtero, Sangguniang Bayan members, investors, members of the Municipal Fishery Resource Management Council (MFARMC) and fisherfolks.

The project's investment in its initial starting capital is estimated at P1 million which allocated for the materials like G.I. framed cages, 200 bamboo poles, 2,100 gutatus (kitong), 2,100 pieces of L. Canaliculatus (danggit), milkfish and grouper fingerlings and pompano fishes.

- Bohol Sunday Post

In response to the request of First District Representative Edgar Chatto, the Governor's Office has urged the Provincial Board to pass a resolution facilitating the conversion of the provincial road connecting the municipalities of Balilihan and Batuan into a national road.

In a letter to Vice-Governor Julius Caesar Herrera dated February 6, 2008, Governor Erico B. Aumentado urged PB to pass a resolution facilitating the conversion of the Balilihan-Batuan provincial road that traverses barangay Hanopol in Balilihan into a national road.          

In his January 29 letter to Governor Aumentado, Chatto explained that the PB resolution is necessary in the administrative process of converting the road into a national road.

Facilitating the conversion of the road can either be through the passage of House Bill 871 which is now pending in Congress or through administrative process pursuant to Administrative Order 113 of 1953 which grants such power to the secretary of the Department or Public Works and Highways, Chatto explained.

- Bohol Sunday Post

For eight consecutive years, the Department of Education (DEPeD) Jagna District consistently emerged as the overall champion in the Metrobank-sponsored DEPeD Math Challenge division level team competition with the round held at the Baclayon Central Elementary School on February 8.

Facilitated by the Mathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines (MTAP), the said competition was participated in by 50 school districts or 1,200 schools including the private elementary schools of Tagbilaran City all throughout the Division of Bohol.          

This year's batch of overall champions are Grade 1 pupils Christian Alexandra Oclarit and Jonas Licos coached by Virginia Vallente; Grade II pupils Prince Niño Nayga and Verna Mae Cordilla coached by Beverly Maluenda; Grade III pupils Jodivine Navarosa and Mart Leonard Echevarria coached by Marietta Tadena; Grade IV pupils Mary Margaret Lomod and Joshua Emmanuel Pagulong coached by Sylvia Imam; and Grade V pupils Jamie Beverly Abadingo and Ma. Jobelle Acebes coached by Lucia Forones.

All the champion teams were from Jagna Central Elementary School (JCES), except the Grade IV duo and their coach who were from Canjulao Elementary School.

- Bohol Sunday Post

Asa naman si Julai?

Another group of visitors expressed appreciation to the municipality's Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) program with components facilities made from low-cost materials.

Brainchild of Mayor Exuperio Lloren, the ISWM program is included in the 10-year municipal development plan (MDP) and has been benefiting the townspeople since its implementation few years ago.          

Local officials and employees of the municipality of Baclayon led by Mayor Alvin Uy and Vice Mayor Marilyn Uy were here on February 7 for an educational tour and had a chance to observe the implementation of the project which was the point of interest.

With them were all the SB members of Baclayon, heads of some local and national offices, and a representative of a non-government organizations (NGO).

Jagna SB Member Senen Lloren, chairman of the ISWM Technical Working Group (TWG) conducted a short symposium at the municipal hall to give the visitors an advance view of the project.

- Bohol Sunday Post

Published by the Bohol Sunday Post

The Sea Kaunlaran Association (SKA) of Hambongan Island in Inabanga town is now P150,000 richer with funds from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 7 office.

Mayor Jose Jono Jumamoy said the amount will be used for training and to procure materials for a seaweeds-farming project - an alternative livelihood for marginalized fishermen.

At 21 years of age, the youngest mayor of Bohol - if not in the entire country - is always scouting around for environment-friendly programs and projects with corresponding funds that can be replicated in his town.
          

Environment protection, conservation, preservation or enhancement belongs to the Jumamoy administration's top three priorities. At the same time, seaweeds farming is a tool for poverty reduction.

By Loy Palapos
Columnist
Bohol Sunday Post
www.boholsundaypost.net

"WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE" was a disturbing movie years ago, a blood-and-thunder-fire-and-brimstone flick depicting the end of planet Earth. A galactic terror in cinemascope and sensorround, a spectacle to the eyes, a blatant assault to man's lack of foresight. But that was only scifi (science fiction) designed to astound.

The globe has been scarred by two World Wars as offshoots to man's pride and greed, and a third may be in the offing for the same reasons, oftentimes disguised as patriotism. It is hard to annihilate a bad trait.

February being a love-month, let's not deal on holocausts of the afore-mentioned type. Let's talk about words colliding… about Word Wars, which seems to be a recurrent panacea perpetrated at the top of governance and savored at the bottom.

We are referring to the Senate, populated by eager-beavers obviously moving heaven and earth to earn pogi points for an endorsement in the forthcoming presidential derby in 2010. Of loquacious Senators who have seemingly forgotten that their main responsibility is to make laws and to make this poor country a better place to live in, not to consume their time (and whatever talents they have) and the people's money in endless witch-hunting.

In the local scene, there are many who make it a habit to listen to the booming salvos of Atty. Governor Victor de la Serna, and the repartees delivered by Mayor Dan Lim. It is fast becoming a weekly diatribe in print and broadcast media, with the readers and listeners anticipating more spectacular tirades.

Let's try to take a peep into the mind of the most veteran (although comparatively very young) Kagawad of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, Hon. Leonides Lagura Borja (LLB), regarding this national and local Word War.

LMP: What is your comment about the Lozada case, as far as the way Malacañang handles the situation?
LLB: I first heard about the name Lozada in the incident of his arrival and departure last week. I think Lozada has some information about the issue being tackled, and as of Malacañang handling the issue, I think the President is trying to contain the situation as much as possible, since naay bug-at nga isulti si Lozada. But I just hope that this will not lead to the downfall of the Arroyo administration.

LMP: So you believe in Lozada?
LLB: As far as his testimony for the past 2 days is concerned, I think Mr. Lozada has something to say about the NBN deal. But as to what percentage, I still have to follow the hearings.

LMP: Lozada declared that he was abducted, but the Malacañang men said he was not. From your point of view, who is telling the truth?
LLB: When I watched Atienza on the news, he looked disgusted and emphatic about the accusation, also with Atty. Bautista. But like I said, I still have to follow the hearing.

LMP: Kadtong paglarga ni Lozada from the Philippines, do you believe that it was his own will or dunay nagpalarga niya?
LLB: I think it was his own will, because at that time, he was not yet prepared to face the Senate. Second, knowing the personalities involved, probably, he felt a lot of pressures.

LMP: So unsay matawag nato nga main reason why Lozada was afraid to face the Senate?
LLB: Maybe because duna siya'y bomba nga buhian nga makadaot sa mga dagko nga opisyal, and partly implicated siya sa kaso. I don't think Lozada was not involved in the transaction. Apil gyud siya, nahimo lang siya nga whistle blower.

LMP: So, if he will not tell the truth, ma-implicate siya. On the other hand, if he would talk, the Presidents' men will target him. Sa ato pa, both sides ang iyang gikahadlokan.
LLB: Of course. pagtawag pa lang niya sa iyang asawa, that's already a sign nga nahadlok siya sa iyang kinabuhi, also of the fact that he decided to go abroad. For me, Lozada is a very confused man. In the case of Neri, bisan mitingog siya, wala siya mahadlok because the administration backed him up. Si Lozada, both sides are against him, that's why his trying to get comfort sa mga madre ug pari kay wala naman siyay kapaingnan.

LMP: What do you think is the impact of this case on the administration?
LLB: For me, it tarnishes the image of the administration as well as the politicians. Nagdugang siya sa graft and corruption cases. Murag miuyon siya sa giingon sa usa ka international organization that the Philippines is the most corrupt country in Asia.

LMP: Between Neri and Lozada, who is more honest?
LLB: I think Lozada is just trying to save his own skin.

LMP: Let's go to the side of the Senate. It's understandable that the Senate is pro-opposition. Do you think this is a big case against GMA?
LLB: I think the President will survive. Daghan na ang gusto mupalagpot niya, but none of them succeeded.

LMP: How do you assess the so-called word-war between Mayor Dan Lim and Atty. Victor Dela Serna?
LLB: Si Atty. Dela Serna man gud, he attacked the likes of governor, all of the congressman in the past. Karon, iyang gi-atake si Mayor Dan Lim. Ang gihimo ni mayor ron, iyang gi-unhan si Victor, ming-file si Mayor sa Ombudsman aron unhan na ang himoon ni Dela Serna. Ang gika-ubsan man gud sa mayor, nangayo si Atty. Dela Serna ug papeles, iyang gihatagn. Karon, nangayo na pod ug papeles without even stating kong para asa. Ang problema, gi-copy furnish niya sa Vice-Mayor, ug sa SP nga mohatag man gihapon ang Mayor nila. Gipakaowawan lang gyod ang Mayor, when all he has to do is to give a letter to the Mayor and ask for the paper, di kay iya pang ipasa sa laing tawo.

LMP: In your perception, how will this word war end?
LLB: As long as dili personalan ang issue, I think ma-settle ra ni siya, kay makit- an man pod ni nako sila nga mag-abot sa taas sa City Hall.

LMP: I would like you to comment on what I heard from a grapevine about the politicians in the 2010 election. One thing I heard is that Gov. Aumentado will be running for Congressman and Congressman Cajes will run in the district soon to be created.
LLB: Morag sa 2nd district, the Governor is very visible man didto. There was one party nga late ang iyang arrival, I joked saying nga na-late ba siya tungod sa pag-bisita sa 2nd district, wala ra man pod siya mi tingog. With Congressman Cajes, ang iyang pagdagan will only be possible if there is a fourth district, pero morag dili pa ma realize na kay hapit na ang 2010. If the governor will run for congress, Cajes may settle as Vice-Governor.

LMP: How about Boy Jala?
LLB: Boy Jala will be back again as Congressman, and he will give his son a chance to practice law. Jala is still attending mga inaugurations sa 2nd district. He's very visible. He's more of the Congressman than the son.

LMP: How about Vice-Governor Julius Caesar Herrera?
LLB: I think he will run as Congressman sa 1st district.

LMP: Without any opposition?
LLB: There will be a lot of oppositions.

LMP: Who are the possibilities?
LLB: Anyone from the Chatto family. Pero, mora pag way klaro ang Congressman ana nga district.

LMP: Do you find the life of a politician very challenging?
LLB: Yes, it's challenging, at the same time tiring, especially when there are conflicts of ideas and interests. A lot of pressure form parties, and from other groups.

LMP: With all the decisions you made, would you say that you were right all along?
LLB: Sometimes. I may have mistakes at times, but as much as possible I try to balance everything.

It is in the balancing act that Kagawad Edi Borja has long proven his acumen in decision-making. It may be recalled that in the last election he was entrenched in the Lakas Party headed by Atty. Joe Torralba. Now that the dust of the latest political confrontation has settled down, he has made it clear that his loyalty to his party ends where his loyalty to the people begins. For him, party affiliation and political color take the sidelines when the welfare of his constituents are at stake.

In his early forties, he is still young compared to many who have been given the vote to become lawmakers. Younger in looks, he is the most experienced among the incumbent member of the Sangguniang Panlungsod. He knows a word-war when there is one, and himself acknowledge that it is a part of the political game.

But this does not deter him from his main objective: to make peace prevail while he serves the people.

After all, even colliding ideas and the use of words as bullets keep observers on edge, especially if the combatants are well-known personalities in the political cauldron.

Dear _ _ _ _ _,

Murag ikaw ba jay nakaangin nga hapit ko masakit ug ulcer sauna.

Unsaon, kada agda sa imong Mama, moingon man ko: "Sige lang Ma'am kay busog ko."

Pero ang tinuod, nikurog na akong tuhod adto.


just to remind you,
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By Joe Espiritu
Columnist
Bohol Sunday Post

An old saying that necessity is the mother of invention proved true to the local fishermen. The mackerel or mangko had become scarce in the Bohol Sea particularly the blue sea fishing grounds fronting Jagna. It may because of global warming that forced them to seek cooler waters or it may be over fishing or it may also be that there a dearth of food supply for these fishes.

A few schools of mangko that are left are so wary. They must have undergone a recognition seminar to distinguish artificial fly bait from the real McCoy that only a few would grab the lures of a one-time fisherman. Perhaps only extreme hunger will dull their sense of recognition. They also learn to avoid the drift nets strung along their path. Only panic caused by the presence of predators would make them blunder into the nets.

Some fishermen discovered that when using nets dyed brown like the color of the sargasso weeds they would catch a few. However, the nets of that color, which carry the Aguinaldo or Pamo brand are more expensive so they use nylon nets.

These nets are white and it stands out when strung in the path of the mangko.

These fishes, survivors of previous fishing encounters, had learned their lesson.

They do not rush into the net if left undisturbed. They must be shooed in otherwise they will just swim along the net until it reaches the ends and continue their journey.

Some fishermen colored their nets blue to simulate the color of seawater.

However, the marine blue color will stand out when the nets are strung a few meters below the surface. Then they dyed their nets light green and it blended nicely with the sea. The mangko tried to swim through and were caught. Some fishermen scoffed at the idea but a demonstration was made string uncolored nets together with the colored. More fish were caught with the colored thus starting the net coloring practice.

Another fishing technique that had undergone changes is the squid fishing. In the past, the squid, calamari locally known as nukos were caught snagged with multiple hooks baited with slivers of raw fish. The weak flare of the anugot or dried coconut petiole or moron a kerosene torch was used to lure those deep-water residents to the surface toward the bait. Some fishermen experimented with squid baits and found that the "stocking" lured more squid than baits of fish slivers.

However, the stoking or sock, a king of footwear, has to be filled with human feces and naturally unsanitary that nobody would buy from a fisherman with large catch of squids even if he does not use it.

Then some wise guy invented the borloloy. One observed that squids are attracted to the surface by blinking lights like the Christmas light. However, the flashing light must be kept a few feet beneath the surface so the fisherman fashioned a borloloy a flashing light device, powered by a single flashlight battery and waterproofed. The contraption was so successful that squid became the permanent commodity in the Jagna fish stalls.

Some Duero fishermen were able to supply Jagna market with large squids. These mollusks as all squids belong to that class are a meter long and weigh several kilos each. They live in depths greater that the calamari environs. Their flesh is not tough and tastier, approximating that of the shallow water nukos, which is naturally white. They are fished with snagging hooks, which look like grapplers because of their strength and size and baited with bangos. The Jagna prices are quite competitive but supply dried out. Either the Duero fishermen had ceased squid operations or the supply had become scarce.

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I just got the confirmation email from our sponsor who wants to remain anonymous. But he/she said it's okay to reveal his/her name on the day of the awarding of the winner.

The first question is simple: Who will be the next vice-governor of Bohol?

The second question will be announced...

If you can answer all the questions correctly, then P10,000 is all yours and yours alone.

So, Mr. D.O.

$200 dollars na ning contest sa Tubag Bohol. Anyway, kining tagna-tagna sa governor kay dugay-dugay pa man ang resulta ani but with interest seguro ang $100.

Mangutana ko sa sponsor.

Mr. D.O., dili nalang ko mo-join sa imong contest isip inyong alagad dinhi sa TubagBohol.

Mr. D.O. unsaon man nimo pagdaug nga wa pa man ka mo-predict kinsay next governor sa atong pinalanggang probinsya sa Bohol?

No hurt feelings. No hard feelings, Mr. D.O. Peace!

Quote from: Sigbin II on February 19, 2008, 05:52:54 PM
Ging, kapoy baya pud.  Magpahuway gud pud ta usahay.  Pero kung gusto nimo, ato na lang kanunayon?

Unsa gud ning mga secret messages diri nga mura man ug sweet.

Grace, just help spread this news so that other Boholanos would be able to join the contest. Only registered members are qualified to join this contest.

What is the cost of registration? Nothing. It's absolutely FREE.

I will post a new thread just for prediction game.

Quote from: grazie7y on February 19, 2008, 03:47:19 PM
MIke, chada gani ni na game dah! 

Grace, there's no harm in just predicting the future governor of Bohol.

Quote from: dakogoten on February 19, 2008, 03:41:11 PM
ajaw na lang pa apila nang mga abords mike. dapat sila na lay manghatag ug premyo. mga locals lang gud. paeta pod ug taga abroad ra poy maka daug.

Mr. D.O. - open to all man ning contest nato sa TubagBohol. Anyway, naa man rule nga "transferable" ang prize. So pwede ra nila ihatag sa taga ato sa Bohol, unsa galing.

Quote from: dakogoten on February 19, 2008, 03:15:48 PM
kini. mo apil na ko ug tagna ani. mo undang na ko ug pa abot. grabeha ni nga website oi. dungog man dajon ahong pag ampo. pero dili baja ni naho gasto-on para sa ahong kaugalingon kong ako maoy mo daug. ga plano ko ug mopadala ug gamay nga regalo ni willmerit. lahi raman gud ning kotob ra sa IYOTer. aho ning igahin para valentines cards ug CHRISTmas cards. old fashioned pa man gud ko. mas lami man nang atong gunitan sa mga kamot. pareha sa love letter ni mike nga 69 pages long.mahal man ang stamps.padong sa USA. di ko ka afford kay pila ra goy sweldo mag bantay ug internet cafe. mike mahimo ba ug maka hibaw ko kinsay sponsor ani. nganong confidential man. tingali ang ahong idol nga si BK. si fortune way tsans. klaro cjicks tirada.

Hi Mr. D.O.,

Apil na sa atong tagna-tagna kinsa sunod mahimong governor sa Bohol.
Confidential ra ba atong sponsor. Ganahan lang siya sa idea kay malingaw sija ug basa-basa aning TubagBohol kada adlaw.

Mag-PM ra ko nimo Mr. D.O.

Usahay ang masakit nga yugto sa kinabuhi mahimo nalang tubod sa pahiyom inig lingi nato sa kagahapon nga dugay nang gilawa-lawaan sa kalimot.

My guess is that this girl speaks Bisaya.

PM nalang na ko ang ngalan oi kay gwapa ra ba nang mga mayor sa Bohol.

Bran, I don't have contacts with people in BCBP. I think Leo aka El Mundo can help you out to connect with them.

The Bohol Chronicle

Suspects in at least three shooting incidents and two major robberies in the city have been identified by the city police. Of the five cases considered solved, suspects of two incidents have been arrested while the rest remain at large.

This even as the latest robbery victimized Margie Uy, daughter-in-law of Deputy Mayor Mario Uy in Booy district, this city

Arrested and is now facing attempted murder raps is Francisco Ortega, the suspect who shot Jesus Rasonado along F. Rocha Street, this city.

Also under police custody is Rey Gako, a resident of Belderol Street, who is the prime suspect in the robbery incidents victimizing Rudy Caliso of M. Torralba Street, Lenelle Taghap of Rizal Street, and Margie Uy of Booy district, this city.

City police operatives arrested Gako in possession of a .38 caliber revolver.

Meanwhile, police manhunt continues for the suspects in two shooting incidents, including the triggerman who shot dead a certain Eusebio Torres.

Charged were Mark Anthony Monton for murder, Leonardo dela Cruz for frustrated murder and Adiso Ucang for attempted murder. The trio remains at large.

Police likewise identified Antonio Go as the suspect behind the shooting of Edgar Badiang in San Isidro district, this city. Go is facing frustrated murder charge.

The suspect in the robbery at the Pernia residence along Remolador Street, this city has also been charged at the city prosecutors office. The victims, Jose and Lynne Pernia identified Percy Amisola as the prime suspect who barged into their residence and carted away no less than P400,000 in cash and valuables.

Quote from: Glen on February 19, 2008, 02:33:26 PM
Ay kahibalo baya ka ani Mike.

Mao ba Gem. Murag "nevah" man ko nakabalo ani Gem. I will utingkay my memory now.

The Bohol Chronicle

The supply of power and water should be sufficient in Panglao before we can talk of having an international airport, admits Gov. Erico Aumentado who expressed optimism that the Panglao Bohol International Airport will be completed in April 2010.

He admitted that both basic services are way behind of what is expected of an area

which will soon host a new international airport.

Aumentado bared that as far as power is concerned, there is only an excess of 35 megawatts in the province which will never be enough once an airport operates and more resorts are being constructed in Panglao within the next two years.

The new airport itself already needs at least 20 megawat power as he confirmed that the province now consumes 65 megawatts.

Because of this power requirement, Gov. Aumentado effected an endorsement from the Provincial Development Council (PDC) to be given access to additional power sourcing from the Leyte geothermal power source.

In tandem with the power requirement is the urgency to tap a potable water source which is a basic need in a resort area and even when the construction of the new airport would commence, the governor stressed.

He revealed that the Bohol Water Utilities, Inc. (BWUI) is requested to fast track its studies for the utilization of the upper Abatan River.

Bohol Chronicle

No less than eight resorts and bars have violated the 20-meter salvage zone and as a consequence were not issued their business permits by the office of the Panglao mayor.

Mayor Benedicto Alcala said that these establishments have not demolished structures which have violated the basic requirement of a 20-meter distance from the shorelines.

He identified these establishments as Oops Bar, Bohol Divers Resort, Genesis/Hayahay Resort, Trudis Place, Jasz Alonaville Bar & Resto, Alona Seaside Restaurant, Casanove Gift Shoppe & Resto and Dominguez Beach resort.

During a meeting called with officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) last week, Mayor Alcala issued his "final appeal" to resort/bar operators to voluntarily demolish their structures.

The local government has the police power to demolish structures within the 20-meter salvage zone, according to PENRO Edgardo Inting.

Quote from: Glen on February 19, 2008, 02:18:09 PM
Mo guess ko sa April 16 kay naa koy history ani nga date. Pahinumdome ko Grace ha kay galing makalimot unya ko.

Lain na pud ning misteryo sa Tubag Bohol?

Reported by Kit Bagaipo
The Bohol Chronicle

The Bohol Employment and Placement Office (BEPO) have sought the assistance of Hanjin Heavy Industries regarding complaints of some 100 Boholano skilled workers employed at the company's Subic shipyard.

BEPO head Romulo Tagaan made the inquiry into the situation of the workers after the Chronicle reported the sub-standard working conditions and low pay.

In a letter to Hanjin Shipyard training manager Chan Yong Park, Tagaan expressed dismay in the light of complaints from Boholano workers specifically on poor living quarters and the quality of food which is allegedly "below what is acceptable."

Text messages concerning the plight of the workers were first received through Station dyRD days after 152 skilled welders, machine shop operators and electricians were deployed to Subic.

They were recruited by Hanjin through BEPO in December last year and sent to Subic last January 27.

Relatives of some workers in Subic likewise relayed their sad plight and plan to walk out from their work and return home. The Hanjin shipyard is one of the country's biggest dry docks.

According to one recruit who contacted the Chronicle, the 120 welders were not informed by BEPO during their recruitment that deductions on their P150 daily allowance would amount to about P130, which leaves them only P20.

However, Tagaan said in his letter to Chan Yong Park that during the screening process, where the Hanjin recruitment representative gave an orientation on the general conditions of the training, "the most basic concerns of food, accommodation, transportation, among others" were discussed.

Reported by Kit Bagaipo
The Bohol Chronicle

City Mayor Dan Lim said he will publish details of his expenses on a quarterly basis following allegations of abuse of discretion and graft and corruption by former OIC governor Victor dela Serna.

The mayor said the figures claimed by Dela Serna were overstated.

Dela Serna alleged that Lim spent some P97 million in fiscal year 2006, which is about one-third of the city government's budget for that year.

The amount however included expenses of the General Services Office (GSO) of about P39 million, which was not yet headed at that year by the mayor's executive assistant Mark Leo Monton.

Lim hinted that the actual figure of expenses charged to his office in 2006 was about 80% lower than what Dela Serna had alleged of P58 million.

Reported by Kit Bagaipo
Bohol Chronicle

What started out as a series of attacks by a city councilor into funds allocated for the Botika sa Katawhan, ends up with the closure of the public pharmacy which gives out free medicines to poor city residents.

City Mayor Dan Lim yesterday said he will suspend the operation of the Botika sa Katawhan until the issues raised in a resolution filed by Councilor Zenaido Rama are resolved.

The mayor said the continuing efforts to undermine the

Botika, a brainchild of Deputy Mayor Mariano Uy, is taking its toll on the operation of the public pharmacy.

Rama, on the other hand, sees the Botika operations as being "too politicized" while "some its beneficiaries do not qualify as indigents."

The councilor said he will file a resolution during tomorrow's session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) asking for a report on the status of funds and implementation of the Botika sa Katawhan.

During the SP session last week, Rama also inquired on the continued operations of the trade fair at the City Port that was managed by Uy.

Rama noted that the trade fair has become an eyesore at the city's gateway for tourists.

The trade fair was organized by Uy to raise additional funds for the Botika. However, according to Rama, the deputy mayor should render an accounting of its proceeds.

The regional office of the National Telecommunications Commission has urged the public to be vigilant when buying cell phones and to be careful where their units are being repaired.

OIC Dennis Rocamora, of NTC-Bohol said they have been receiving complaints regarding cell phone units.

Racamora said buyers should buy phone kits rather than China-made cell phones since phone kits are registered with the NTC while majority of the China phones are not.

He also added that they can not attest the durability and quality of these China-made phones.

"We are calling the attention of the public to report to us any incidents that also involve text scam and other related matters. For complaints call NTC landline 501-8070 or Racamora at 0928-308-4288.

"We are also calling the attention of the public to coordinate with us and let us know their problem by filing proper complaint in the NTC-7 office because we had already solved a couple of cases that includes full refund to those who had bought defective units," he added.

- The Bohol Chronicle

The Bohol Chronicle

The Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP), Tagbilaran North Chapter conducted last Sunday a medical-dental-feeding mission at the Eco-reach Centers at Ubujan District, this city.

Heading the BCBP medical-dental mission were Dr. Jojo Maniwan,

BCBP Tagbilaran North Chapter head and Dr. Romy Ruiz, BCBP Tagbilaran North Chapter program and services director.

Ubujan Punong Barangay Boy Maglahus welcomed the medical-mission team.

He expressed thanks to the BCBP for extending medical and dental services to his constituents.

Dr. Ruiz explained that the BCBP extended the medical and dental mission to the Ubujan constituents as part of the service program of the BCBP. He said that he suggested to the BCBP governance that instead of enjoying themselves the celebration of Valentine's Party, the BCBP would share the joys in the celebration and extend its services to the community.

Bohol Chronicle

Determined to strengthen its club membership, the Rotary Club of Tagbilaran inducted as new members Rtn. Rosalina "Babes" Rara Sarabosing of the Holy Name University, Tagbilaran City and Rtn. Joy M. Suarez, Gen. Manager of Astoria Plaza/Astoria Resort and Spa, during the Valentine's Party held at the Club Atmospheres, MetroCenter Hotel on Feb. 10, 2008.

After being charged by Rtn. Butchie Zamora II, RC Tagbilaran's Vice President, the two new Rotarians took their oath before Rtn. Louella "Baby" Bantol, the club's President for Rotary Year 2007-2008.

Rotary Club of Tagbilaran is joining the Rotary World in celebrating Rotary Week and the club started the weeklong celebration with a Mass Blood Letting in cooperation with the Philippine National Red Cross - represented by Dr. Estrella P. Lim, and with the PMI Colleges campus in Taloto, Tagbilaran City on February 10, 2008.

By Leo Boncales
Bohol Chronicle

The University of Bohol College of Allied Medical Sciences (CAMS) had produced anew four physical therapists who successfully passed the Physical Therapy Board Examination given last Feb. 3 and 4.

Dr. Jeimylo C. de Castro. Dean of the College of Allied Medical Sciences disclosed the names of the successful examinees as follows: Jennifer Dawn Beldia, Tagbilaran City, Merlin Lim, Tagbilaran City, Flordeliza Maglajos, Tagbilaran City, and Marilyn Suyman, Tayong Occ., Loay.

The final schedule of the oath taking ceremony will be announced later.

One member can guess only once.

By Ariel Fullido

The Provincial Government of Bohol, through the Center for Culture & Arts Development (CCAD) and Bohol Arts & Cultural Heritage (BACH) Council, will hold the 1st Provincial Choral Festival at the Island City Mall Activity Center, from February 25 to 28.

Be delighted by the harmony of voices as different children and youth choir in Bohol will perform every 4:00 o' clock in the afternoon at the Activity Center in the following schedules: February 25 - Loon South Central Elem. School Children's Choir and Loon Youth Choir; February 26 - Himig Diwa of Holy Name University (HNU), City East Elem. School Children's Choir, and Tagb. City Central Elem. School Children's Choir; February 27 - Batuan Youth Choir, Panglao Children's Choir, and Holy Spirit Choir; and February 28 - UB Grade School Children's Choir, Baclayon Youth Choir, and Garcia-Hernandez Children's Choir.

The first to perform is Loboc Children and Youth Chorale on February 24, but it will be held in another venue as the Activity Center is already booked for the ICM Teen Quest that day.

Quote from: Glen on February 19, 2008, 02:13:27 PM
Mike kanos-a gani ang deadline ani? Pila na ka post karon kay akung bana bana-on og sakto ba akung tag-an.

April 21, 2008 ang deadline Gem. April 22 is the First-year Anniversary of TubagBohol.Com.

This old Philippine coin that I'd give away will turn 40 years old 4 years from now. Wait for another 10 years, the coin becomes half-a-century-old.

Quote from: grazie7y on February 19, 2008, 02:03:01 PM
Mike, naa gani koy 1986 Edsa Revolution commemorative 10 peso coin masayangan gani ko mo let go labaw na kanang collection sa imong Lola!  Grabeh ka generous nimo Mike oi!

Hi Grace, I just love to have fun in Tubag Bohol while making friends...

Written by Kit Bagaipo
Bohol Chronicle

Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez has ordered the filing of graft charges against an incumbent provincial board member and a former mayor at the Sandiganbayan.

Gutierrez approved the ruling of the Ombudsman-Visayas Graft Investigation and Prosecution Office which found prima facie evidence against Board Member Josil Trabajo and former Carmen Mayor Pedro Budiongan in violation of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.

The case stemmed from a complaint filed by Valeriano Nadala Sr., a resident of Poblacion Norte, Carmen, accusing Budiongan and Trabajo, then the vice mayor, of conniving to implement a road improvement project "with their common purpose of having a financial interest in the project."

On March 2003, Budiongan and Trabajo, as municipal mayor and vice mayor, approved road improvement projects in barangays Vallehermoso-Montehermoso and Luan-La Salvacion Roads in Carmen.

The respondents were also the suppliers of the project, by way of selling 501 loads of limestone (anapog).

Budiongan and Trabajo were also found by the Ombudsman to have "actually intervened or took part in their official capacity" in the approval, implementation and release of funds for the project.

Trabajo, the ruling cited, was identified as the supplier while Budiongan owned the trucks that hauled the limestone.

Both former Carmen officials "clearly showed dominant use of influence" by securing the contract and approving its payments from the municipal government's funds, the Ombudsman resolution stated.

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines' leading carrier to the ASEAN region, will operate a direct service from Cebu to Macau starting April 5, 2008 with a special introductory fare offer of P999 one-way. The Cebu-Macau seat sale will run from February 20 to 25, 2008 and is good for travel from April 5 to June 30, 2008.

The direct Cebu-Macau flight is initially introduced with a twice a week (Tuesday and Saturday) evening service and will become a four-times weekly (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday) day-time service beginning May 8, 2008.

Lance Gokongwei, CEB President and CEO announced, "We are proud to be the only airline to operate this route and we are confident that this will further encourage travel and tourism for both Cebu and Macau. Our Cebuâ€"Macau service will also give travelers from both markets an opportunity to compare and visit the colonial heritage and cosmopolitan sites each destination has to offer."

After the seat sale, fare to Macau start from P1,499 one way, exclusive of taxes and surcharges.

"Macau is the seventh international destination we will operate directly from Cebu. This will allow us to provide more options for our guests who may also opt to visit Macau and return to Cebu via Hong Kong. This new offering shows our commitment to further strengthen our Cebu hub operation," he added.

The airline explained that its will also offer a four-times weekly Davao-Macau service as a domestic to international connection via Cebu.

Narzalina Lim, General Manager of the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) said, "The Macau Government Tourist Office in the Philippines welcomes Cebu Pacific's announcement of its direct flights from Cebu to Macau starting April 2008. These flights will open up Macau as a destination for people in the Visayas and parts of Mindanao who will no longer need to fly to Manila to be able to visit Macau."

"We're also happy to provide our Filipino overseas workers in Macau a direct service to Cebu that will easily link them to the islands in the Visayas and Mindanao. Our very low fares will allow them to come home more often." Gokongwei added.

CEB also announced today its new offering of a direct Manila-Kaohsiung service starting June 7, 2008. The new route is also being introduced with a promotional fare of P999 one-way, exclusive of government taxes and surcharges. The best way to buy tickets is through www.cebupacificair.com.

Now in its 12th year, CEB flies to 12, soon to be 15 international destinations, with the addition of Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi, and Kaohsiung. CEB also operates flights to 21 domestic destinations with the addition of Boracay (Caticlan) beginning February 29, 2008.

Quote from: B:) on February 19, 2008, 07:05:21 AM
Mike sayanga man ana imong e-give away. We have a coin collector in town as his business. And he travels all over the world. And yes you bet it will be worth a lot of money jud.

The older this coin gets, the higher the selling price, Beth.

Collection pa ni sa akong lola.

Basin ipatag-an ni sa Duero...

Quote from: svetlana on February 19, 2008, 11:04:25 AM
Dear __________ ,

Wa lang ka kahibaw, nga crush taka!    pero top secret na.

Taga asa Shei?

Quote from: PrincessSaDagat on February 19, 2008, 10:51:39 AM
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