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A top official of the United Nations â€" World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is coming next month to prepare Cebu and Bohol for the 6th UNWTO International Tourism Forum for Parliamentarians and Local Authorities on October 22-25 this year.

Rep. Edgar Chatto reported in the Provincial Tourism Council (PTC) meeting on Thursday the February 2-3 coming of Dominique Bernardette, chief of the UNWTO International Conferences Department, to assess the proposed venues and logistics of the global event.

As many as 300 delegates from 156 countries are expected to come for the first world assembly of tourism and related policy makers in 2008, according to the congressman in the meeting led by PTC chair Peter Dejaresco and Gov. Erico Aumentado.

The Philippines earned the right to host the global gathering after winning the bid during the 5th UNWTO Conference in Tunisia, South Africa in June of 2007.

Magnificent pictures.

I asked a colleague nga nakaadto sa Camiguin sandbar kung asay mas nindot nga balas sa Anda or sa Camiguin.

His answer: Anda

By Kit Bagaipo
Bohol Chronicle

Former Bohol Police Director SSupt. Arturo Evangelista buckles down from his allegations that the provincial PNP committed lapses in the operations and arrest of the Meloy Garcia Robbery Group.

Evangelista and present provincial PNP chief SSupt. Edgardo Ingking have been at odds after the former made a report regarding errors of the Bohol police in responding to the robbery at Bank of Commerce perpetuated by the Garcia bandit group.

The report, which was submitted to the PNP Regional Director, caused Ingking to file administrative charges for gross misconduct against Evangelista. The case is pending at the National Police Commission (Napolcom) en banc.

Evangelista, currently the Chief of the Regional Intelligence and Detection Management Division, has retracted the report however.

In a recent validation report, Evangelista said that the Bohol PNP has “initiated efforts in fielding beat and mobile patrol policemen in strategic areas purposely to deter criminals and to prevent the occurrence of [robberies]” that has victimized Boholanos.

This statement is a complete turnaround of Evangelista’s previous evaluation where he criticized the Bohol police for failing to field mobile patrols.

Evangelista stated further that “there is a well-established police community relation” here which “resulted to the unselfish concern of citizens to immediately report the whereabouts of the suspects (Meloy Garcia Group), which led to their subsequent arrests.”

“The orchestrated and positive efforts exerted both by the Bohol Police Provincial Office and the Tagbilaran PNP in maximizing limited manpower and material resources within the necessary response time, were indications of synchronized police actions through the creation of standby special reaction units specially tasked to respond to robbery incidents and high profile cases,” Evangelista added.

By Ariel Fullido
PR - Alturas

Three of the biggest stores in Bohol, Alturas Supermarket, Plaza Marcela, and Island City Mall, welcome the new year with a big sale now going on until January 16, with discounts of up to 70% are given away on great selections at the Home & Fashion Departments.

Alturas Group of Companies PR & Marketing Manager, Loy M. Palapos, said the sales blitz, dubbed as “Final Reduction,” is a move out sale where all items last year are on display and sold out at very low, low prices. He added that all items must go to pave the way for new styles and fashion this year.       

The “Final Reduction” Sale is also going on at the Home & Fashion Department of Alturas-Talibon. The sale started last Friday, January 11, and run until this coming Wednesday, January 16. Budget-conscious customers enjoyed the hefty discounts on selected Department Store items since the sale started.   

Meanwhile, Island City Mall presents once again the RnB/Hip-Hop Dance Showdown, which will start its first elimination round this coming January 26 at the Activity Center. The dance competition is open to all male RnB/Hip-Hop dance groups composed of eight to ten members each. Entry forms are now available at Customer Service Counter of the Island City Mall.

An audition will be conducted to determine the participants which will perform on weekly eliminations-January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 23, and March 1. Eight groups will compete for the semi-finals, and only five will vie for the grand finals on March 8.

Mari, pwede mi makakita sa kang Ethyl nga two-piece pud.

The First Consolidated Bank and Channel Solutions, Inc. signed a memorandum of undertaking toward setting up Automated Tellering Machine (ATM) and Point of Sales (POS) facilities.

N. Tolentino Gallares, vice president for support services of the bank, and Manuel Bagatsing, president of Channel Solution, Inc., signed this week the memorandum of undertaking in behalf of the bank and Channel Solutions, Inc., respectively.

Channel Solutions, Inc, one of the leaders of Integrated Financial Solutions, will supply FCB with the software of both ATM and POS.

Under the terms of the undertaking, FCB will purchase the ATM/POS solution, a licensed computer software, from Channel Solutions.  The undertaking covers all FCB branches in Bohol and expandable to cover all branches and off site locations.

Channel Solutions will provide professional services, such as detailed installation project plan, implementation and customization services, and systems integration.
Channel Solution will orient and train FCB personnel on how to use the software and sit up the ATM/POS machines.

FCB will source out the ATMs and POS from Channel and other suppliers both locally and abroad.
FCB will install ATMs in its branches in Bohol and about 200 POS in different business establishments in the province.  FCB has the most extensive branch network in Bohol with 21 branches.  The ATMs will be operational by June 2008.

Gallares said with the operation of ATMs and POS system, depositors of FCB including pensioners can now have easy and fast access of their funds and can purchase retail goods from major merchants in Bohol without using cash.

- The Bohol Chronicle

The Technical Education and Skils Development Authority now offer the English Language Course to Boholanos. The Course is part of the Language Skills Program under the President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo-Training for Work Scholarship Project (PGMA-TWSP) which focuses on the language training requirements of Filipino job-ready workers both for the local and the international job markets.

The English Language Course duration will be 100 hours, using the Manila Times Language Institutes Web-Based English Training Program. As identified by other training partner for the English Language, the Course shall, likewise, offer the Sutherland English Language Training Program which involves face-to-face training approach. The course will be offered in two shifts a day, at four hours per shift, with one-is-to-one ratio of the trainee to the equipment is strictly observed. The course will be handled by an expert trainer, trained at the Language Skills Institute (LSI) and certified by the National Trainers Training Academy (NTTA) as Training Methodology I Trainer.

Here in Bohol, the English Language Course is offered at the Provincial Training Center (PTC) of Jagna, Poblacion, Jagna, Bohol. PTC-Jagna was chosen as Regional Site of Language Skills Institute (LSI) by TESDA Top management thru Sec. Augusto “Boboy” Syjuco due to its newly constructed Computer Laboratory for the 3rd District funded by former 3rd District Congressman, Cong. Eladio “Boy” Jala. The 1 million Computer Laboratory Project started in the 1st quarter of 2007 with the initial release of P400,000 by the former Congressman and the remaining P600,000 is opt for release by the new Congressman, the father’s successor, Congressman Adam Relson Jala.

With the existing, ready, available structure, the Language Skills Institute (LSI) will deliver 27 Computer Units on Jan. 11, 2008 that will signal the start of the operation. To make the site more conducive to learning and to meet the standard set by the LSI, the provincial government of Bohol thru Gov. Erico B. Aumentado and the local government unit of Jagna thru Mayor Exuperio Lloren now gives their share for the completion of Floor Tiles and Painting of the LSI room amounting to P125,000.

For all Boholanos, the Provincial Training Center of Jagna and TESDA-Bohol Provincial Office are now accepting enrollment. All interested applicants must meet the following requirements:
? Must be computer literate; and should pass, and get a minimum score of 46 points in ProSpeak English Proficiency administered by TESDA Bohol. Exemption from ProSpeak Pre-assessment when the applicants not intending to work in the Call Center industry shall be exempted from taking the ProSpeak Pre-assessment given the following conditions:

When the applicants already have employment contract, hence they are already for deployment in English-speaking countries: or
When the applicants are certified by TESDA in the qualification in which they shall be employed and shall be practicing abroad e.g. Caregivers, butchers, Welders, etc.
? Photocopy of any of the following: certificate of competency issued by TESDA; training certificate issued by TESDA Registered Program; Diploma from Higher Education Institutions.
? Photocopy of Birth Certificate from NSO to show that the applicant is not less than 18 years old
? 1 pc. 2x2 ID picture and 2 pcs. 1x1 ID pictures (white background)
Qualified applicants shall be provided with PGMA-TWSP Scholarship worth P5,000. For more details and information, you may contact with this telephone numbers: 531-0018 and 501-8761 or visits Provincial Training Center of Jagna, Poblacion Jagna, Bohol and TESDA Bohol Provincial Office at B. Inting Ext., Cogon Dist., this city.

press release

The Department of Labor and Employment Bohol provincial office requests passers during the voluntary retake examination of Test III and V of the June 2006 Nursing Licensure Examination to claim their certification immediately during office hours at DOLE provincial office.

They are advised to bring Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Identification Card. Dole provincial office is located at 2nd floor Cristal Tower Bldg, Maria Clara Street, this city.

Requested to claim certifications are the following passers:

Neil Steve Almonia, Noeme Bongcaras, Michelle Cabalog, Marie Marjorie Dagdayan, Leslie Charlette Digal, Stella Escobia, Jerico Marco Gida, Eurah Lerion, Mylene Jean Ollamina, Alma Palacio, Michelle Quimson, Felipe Relampagos, Maria Jasmin Relampagos, Shaleen Ann Ricafrente, Vida Romero, Maria Cristina Uy, Mark John Wong, Angelica Yap.

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Bohol BIR Chief Atty. Rogelio T. Balaga, of the local district office calls anew on the Boholano taxpayers to put the following BIR due dates in their priority lists to avoid the hassles of last minute filing habits; to wit:
January 15 â€" Last day of filing monthly remittance return of income taxes withheld and remittance of taxes withheld for the preceding month;

January 21 â€" Last day of filing Quarterly Non-value-added tax (non-VAT) return and payment of tax due thereon for preceding month;

January 25 â€" Last day of filing Quarterly Value Added Tax (VAT) return and payment of tax due for the preceding month; and

January 31 â€" Last day of payment of the Annual Registration Fee for taxpayers engaged in business.
January 15 is also the last day of Registration of Permanently Bound Computer-Generated/Loose Leaf Books of Accounts and other accounting records such as but not limited to receipts and Invoices; while January 30 is the last day for submission of Inventory Lists.

A new Revenue Memorandum Order has been issued dated Aug. 8, 2007 updating the Schedule of Compromise Penalties for failure to comply with these due dates and other promulgated BIR regulations.
Meanwhile Balaga also reminds taxpayers to claim their TIN cards at the BIR office. Document processing at the BIR office will be delayed without the TIN card. (ERelampagos)

Here comes another great work of Mari. Ma-surprise jud to si Gemma ani.

Press Release

The Provincial Government of Bohol through Provincial Agriculture Office in partnership with the Bohol Ubi Center Foundation Inc., LIFE Foundation Inc. and other collaborating agencies will be celebrating the 8th Ubi Festival, January 23-24, 2008, at the Bohol Cultural Center, Tagbilaran City with the theme “ Hagit sa Panahon: Ubi sa Bohol Palambuon.”

The activity will start with a parade at the Plaza Rizal at 8 a.m. on January 23. The opening program will immediately follow at the Bohol Cultural Center. Gov. Erico B. Aumentado is slated to grace the event together with Vice-Gov. Julius Herrera, Cong. Edgar Chatto, Cong. Adam Jala, Cong. Robert Cajes, Liza M. Quirog, Provincial Agriculturist and Dr. Jose F. Quitazol, Consultant on Agricultural Affairs.

This event will be participated in by the Local Government Units, farmers, ubi processors and other agricultural key players of the industry.  The major highlights of the Ubi Festival 2008 are the Product Display and Selling, Market Matching, Contest on Best New Ubi Processed Product, Literary Musical Contest (Balak, Balitaw, Kuradang and Jingle) and Poster Making contest. Other contests include Best Booth, Bohol-like shaped Ubi and Most Colorful LGU on Parade. 

The said event will showcase Bohol’s Ubi harvests, create market linkages between buyers and sellers, encourage development of new products and promote Bohol as an agri-tourism province. (Villa M. Inguito)

press release
The Bohol Chronicle

Preparations are all set, though simple but fitting, for the annual fiesta in this island municipality in honor of its venerated patron, Sr. Sto. Niño, Jan. 15 and 16.

Mayor Tesalonica A. Boyboy and Vice Mayor Nestor Abad will lead local officials, municipal employees and their parishioners in welcoming their guests and visitors as thousands of devotees and fiesta revelers are expected to flock during the celebration.

The Pontifical Mass is scheduled to start t 9:30 a.m. Wednesday with Most Reverend Christian Vicente Noel, Bishop of Talibon as the main celebrant. Parish priest Rev. Fr. Ranulfo Bernaldez will also lead the visiting priests as co-celebrants of the liturgy.

The usual fiesta activities will follow after the Holy Mass.

Meanwhile, in her fiesta message, Mayor Boyboy said,” as we move forward, let us march with hearts anchored on our Patron with heads up high, vesting ourselves with Christian virtues so that the joyful celebration in this new year would truly be a period of posterity and redemption.”

For his part, Vice Mayor Abad said, “may this commemoration foster among us the spirit of cooperation and unity. These two qualities are highly important in these days of uncertainties and trials. And with the blessing of the Holy Child, I am confident that you can all be rest assured of a brighter future.”

By Jes B. Tirol
Columnist
The Bohol Chronicle

ENGLISH AND SUGBOANON BISAYA: Proposed Vertically
Parallel Language of Instructions

Proem

In 1968 I started may Masters’ in Engineering degree at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand.  The language of instruction was English.  I had many Thai and Chinese classmates and other Asian nationalities.  I asked them, how come they could understand English?  They answered that during undergraduate engineering they took the option to learn it using the English language even though the degree was available in their language.  They then proceeded to take the Master’s Degree in the English language.  In fact when they encountered difficulties in English, they will read the Thai or Chinese translation of our textbooks.

The Whorfian Hypothesis

Benjamen Lee Whorf was one of the founders of the science of sociolinguistics.  The Whorfian Hypothesis states, “A language is not simply an encoding process for voicing out our ideas and needs but rather a shaping force that guide our thinking and our behavior.” (W.A. Haviland, “Cultural Anthropoly,” Holt, Rinehart and Winston Inc., N.Y., 1975, p. 96).

This means that your reasoning and thinking sequence is influenced by the language you use.  Modern science also says that the neuron connections in your brain are wired according to your thinking process.  An average child can wire his brain’s neurons up to 8 languages.  At the onset of puberty, the wiring is already finished.  This is the reason why you can recognize the peculiar English pronunciation of the Chinese, Japanese, etc.

Our Situation

The mother language of a Boholano is Sugboanon Bisaya.  Early on, the Boholano child’s brain is wired for the Bisayan language.  When the child enters school he encounters English and Filipino and the child’s brain is rewired to accommodate these languages.  These three languages becomes 3 separate “language programs” in the brain.

The problem is, only the English language program is supplied enough data to produce a college degree.  Recently, the invented Filipino language is allowed a degree program but only in that language.  However, the Sugboanon language program in the brain is not supplied enough data for a college degree.  Why?  The reason is only colonial mentality of our officials.

The Sugboanon Bisaya has enough words that can educate a child up to a college degree or even Post-Graduate degrees.  At present, our stock of words is ready for the education, commerce, liberal arts, and civil engineering.  (Note: I know because I’m presently collecting the terms in civil engineering â€" JBT).  So why not allow the Bisayans to earn their college degree using the Sugboanon language?  Of course the language use must start from Grade I and vertically parallel with English.

The Advantages

The mother language is the language of the soul.  It can preserve the culture and tradition of the people.  Patriotism and love of country is enhanced.  The best advantage is the attitude to stay in one’s country, especially those of brilliant minds.

Nowadays, supposing you have 1,000 graduates in nursing.  All of them have the desire to go abroad because they were educated in English.  Supposing 800 passes all the different examinations, then we have 200 nurses who are below par.  The problem is, who will teach the next batch of nursing students?  You have no choice but to select from the 200 non-passers for foreign selection.  Since they are below par, what would you expect of the students they teach?  Eventually we will have the situation, “If you know, then you do it; if you do not know, then you teach!” Are you still surprised why our educational system is deteriorating?

Now, suppose you also allow nursing to be taught in Bisaya, at the same level of quality by using our own words and coining new words.  The graduates will not go abroad.  Even though at first they may be few, it has the advantage of retaining the brilliant minds.  Eventually the Bisayan-Nursing graduates will become better and better because their teachers are better.

It is Complementary

Teaching the Sugboanon parallel with the English language is complementary.  There are situations that can be expressed in Sugboanon but could not be expressed in English and vice versa.  This puzzle is not possible in English: “Adunay Bol-anon ug Amerikana.  Buot sila nga magdungan pagtabok sa tulay nga usa ra ka tawo ang makaagi.  Unsaon man nila pagtabok? = There is a Boholano and an Amerikana (American?).  They want to cross together a bridge that can only carry one person.  How can they cross together?”  Tubag: Isul-ob sa Bol-anon ang Amerikana og motabok.  (The Boholano will wear the Amerikana (Coat) and cross.)

Our Legalistic Culture

Have you ever wondered why the Filipino culture is very legalistic?  It is because our brilliant minds nowadays belong to lawyers.

The topnotcher doctors, nurses, engineers, etc. are already abroad.  The topnotcher lawyers are here in the Philippines because their legal knowledge are not applicable abroad.  So where can you get the brilliant minds from the other professions to pit wits with brilliant lawyers?

Even in Tagbilaran City we have topnotcher lawyers but you could not find topnotcher doctor, nurse, engineer, etc. because they are abroad.

So the best solution is to allow other degrees to be taught in Sugboanon Bisaya so that some brilliant minds in the other professions would not go abroad.

Manny Pacquiao might soon end up wearing three belts.  The Ring Magazine, the Bible of Boxing, has announced that it is staking its super-featherweight title during Pacquiao’s March 15 rematch with Juan Manuel Marquez in Las Vegas.

The fight dubbed “Unfinished Business” is a continuation of the Pacquiao-Marquez rivalry that began in May 8, 2004 and ended with a very controversial draw at the MGM Grand.

The other belts at stake in the awaited pay-per-view bout are Pacquiao’s WBC international crown and Marquez’ WBC world title.  All three belts to be staked are at 130 lbs.

Trainer Freddie Roach said they plan to start collecting belts this year.  After they’re done with Marquez, Pacquiao will shoot for David Diaz’ WBC lightweight (135 lbs) title in June or July.

Pacquiao is in Gen. Santos City where he began his training a few days ago.  He will fly to Los Angeles on Jan. 14 in time for a fight press conference with Marquez on the 15th.

Marquez, on the other hand, is reportedly in his second or third week of training, and was said to have worked out in Mexico even on Christmas Day.

“This is the one everybody wanted to see,” Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy said in a recent Internet report.

The fight is being co-promoted by Golden Boy for Marquez and Top Rank for Pacquiao.  It’s the second project for the promotional giants following the Pacquiao-Marco Antonio Barrera tiff last October.

Floyd Mayweather Sr., expectedly, has low regard for Manny Pacquiao.

The father of the world’s acknowledged best pound-for-pound fighter today believes the Filipino ring icon stands no chance against England’s Ricky Hatton.

This despite the fact that the unbeaten Floyd Jr. hammered Hatton, then also with an unblemished record, into submission in the 10th round when they fought on Dec. 10.

In an interview with Boxing Scene.com’s Rick Reeno, Floyd, Sr., was quoted as saying that Hatton will beat the [expletive] socks off (Manny) Pacquiao.”

Mayweather thinks that Hatton, the reigning world Jr. welterweight champ (43-1, 31 KOs), would be too strong for Pacquiao, who started his career at 112 lb but is now fighting at 130 lb.

Top Rank chief executive officer Bob Arum, also Pacquiao’s chief promoter, is mulling a showdown with Hatton late this year as the culmination of a three-fight calendar for Pacquiao.

The Hatton camp is receptive to the idea, although a formal offer has yet to be tendered.
Meanwhile, Pacquiao officially started his training for his March 15 rematch against Mexican Juan Manuel Marquez on Tuesday in Gen. Santos City with trainer Buboy Fernandez by his side.

Pacquiao, fresh off vacations with his family in Boracay Island and the United States, did his usual two-hour routine at the gym owned by Rey Goligan.

After whipping himself into shape in his hometown, Pacquiao is set to fly to Los Angeles before Jan. 15, where he will train under Freddie Roach at the Wild Card Gym for Pacquiao-Marquez II slated at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

- The Bohol Chronicle

By Fred C. Fuertes
Maribojoc, Bohol

The Lincod basketeers came from behind Sunday night to clinch the 2007 Maribojoc Christmas Basketball League (MCBL) crown at the expense of the SVI Goodah players at the Maribojoc Sports and Cultural Center, this town.  Goodah suffered a heart-rending 84-80 defeat after leading in the early minutes of play and midway in the last quarter.

It was Goodah’s second loss in two outings in their best-of-three series for the MCBL crown.
Enjoying a three-point cushion at 11-8 and 13-10 in the initial start of play, Lincod overhauled Goodah’s lead at the end of the first quarter, 20-19.

The Lincod cagers thru the heroics of skipper Albryann Redillas and point-guard Mark Sarmago, widened their lead in the early part of the second quarter, 29-19.  They continued occupying the driver’s seat until buzzer time when the half-time score settled at 40-35 in their favor.

In the ensuing play, the powerful Goodah combination of Rene Dumandan, Jr., Joshua Genovia and Dondon Redulla staged a rally and overturned the game in their favor, 57-48.

But foul trouble haunted Goodah’s camp going into the fourth quarter.  With Goodah’s mainstays fouling out in succession, Lincod went on a rampage and evened the score 75-all with a minute and 37 seconds left before regulation period.

Series of blunders compounded Goodah’s woes as the Lincod players went on a scoring spree in the dying seconds of play.  They were up by four points at 84-80 as the buzzer signaled the end of the crucial game.
Lincod’s slippery guard Mark Sarmago received from Mayor Boy Evasco the Engr. Paulito Fuertes Cup as the game’s Most Valuable Player (MVP).  Legaspi-based lawyer Eddie Busalla, an original MCBL cager, donated the trophy to perpetuate the memory of the founding organizer of the 47-year old league.

On the other hand, three-point artist Albryann Redillas romped away with the league MVP award.
Mayor Evasco also awarded cash prizes and trophies to the following top winners: Champion â€" Lincod; 1st Runner-up â€" SVI Goodah; 2nd Runner-up â€" Dipatlong; and 3rd Runner-up â€" Bayacabac.  The awarding rites was emceed by Municipal Kagawad Liling Villas.

Meanwhile, the MCBL management committee chose the following top players of the yuletide tournament: Nick Kromwell Vencilao and Moraga of Punta Cruz; Albryann Redillas and Mark Sarmago of Lincod; Jaylord Cañones and Poncardas of Dipatlong; Ronie Petagara and Glen Geñoso of Punsod; Abecia, Lagtangon; Napiere, Jandig; Bryan Jerusalem, Bood; Carlo Jabines, Cabawan; Cruz Estomata, Sesame; Arsenio Cimafranca, Jr., Bayacabac; and Rene Dumandan, Jr., SVI Goodah.  They will represent this coastal town in future tournaments out-of-town.

press release
published by the Bohol Chronicle

It’s summer once again.  Students will have to close their books and do other endeavors fitted to this time of the year.

Recreation, relaxations, and games are what these students expect to do at this vacation time.  Parents should indulge their kids to some of these recreational and other sports related activities.  This is in order to keep them busy so as not to expose them to the perils of society â€" The menace of drugs and other vices.

It is at this point that the BAI Cristobal Basketball Camp is offering its service on summertime to help build the youth to become God-loving and God-fearing citizens of the country, to inculcate unto them the traits of future good leaders, aside from training them to become future basketball stars.

The training camp, now on its 6th year will be handled personally by former defensive specialists and superstar of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), Arturo L. Cristobal.

Bai, as he is fondly called, will be assisted by a staff composed local basketball stars and coaches as follows; Gerwin Cabalit â€" Many time MVP and coach of the champion BWS Golden Dragons; Gil Jun “Tatang” Legitimas â€" Ex-BIT Super Cruisers and now coach of BIT International College; Victor “Pappo” Tesorero â€" A former standout of UB Baby Lemurs and now BAP referee; Lawi Galinato â€" a former UV Lancer and now a commercial coach; and Abe Galinato â€" A former Metropolitan Basketball Association (MBA) and now a standout of the National Basketball Conference (NBC).

The camp will accept limited slot only.  Interested parties may see or call the following outlets;
Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP), 6 V.P. Inting Avenue, Tagbilaran City.  Tel nos. 411-3951/411-2389/PLDT: 501-9153-Globelines.

Angel’s Wings Tours and Travel, M.H. Del Pilar St., Tagbilaran City.  Tel. nos. 411-2645/411-2476 PLDT.
DYRD AM/FM Band, B. Inting St., Tagbilaran City Tel. Nos. 411-3400/411-3100 PLDT.

The Bai Cristobal Basketball Camp is set on the 3rd week of March at the PMI gym from 8-11:30 a.m. 2 to 5 p.m. Registration fee is pegged at Php1,200 with free balls and tshirts.

Cecilia Rebosura, the lady chief executive of Antequera who has priorities on the youth and sports, inducted into office the newly appointed municipal commissioners of the Basketball Association of the Philippines â€" Bohol (BAP-Bohol) Saturday, December 29 at the JJ’s Seafoods Village.

The inductees included Jose Barrera-Antequera; Florencio Balazuela-Maribojoc; Dindo Magalona-Catigbian; Rafael Butcon, Jr. â€" Alicia; Rene Sistona-Candijay; Dennes Magalona-Pitogo; Feliciano Gallentes-Garcia Hernandez; Gregorio Cirunay; and Christopher Dolera-Tubigon.

The lady mayor in her inspiring message stressed “the importance of the youth and sports and call upon the newly appointed municipal commissioners to do their share in the grassroots development of the game and of the youth.  The task of developing the youth and the sports maybe incumbent upon a governmental entity but there would be a more effective implementation of the program if all sectors would work hand in hand.”

- The Bohol Chronicle

Elsie, wow. It's beautiful. Thank you for this. We'll the rest to submit their pictures to you.

Due to persistent requests by student-players, the organizers of Poblacion II Inter-purok Basketball Tournament 2008 have decided to move to January 20 the opening of the pre-fiesta presentation.

The month-long tournament was originally set to start today at the K of C hardcourt in time for the annual festivity of the Our Lady of Lourdes on February 11.

Organizers are still accommodating late registrants until Saturday, January 19 in time for the formal opening the following day.  The league is divided into two divisions: SK category (17 yrs below) and midget (15 yrs below).

For more particulars just contact SK Chair Am-am Yap de la Serna, Kag. Jil-jil Balon and Kag. Barding Visarra.

- The Bohol Chronicle

Former Provincial Planning and Development Officer Juanito Cambangay passed away at 9:45 a.m. yesterday. He was 60.

He was on his daily exercise when he collapsed inside his residence Uptown, Ubujan this city, before he was rushed to the hospital. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the Ramiro Hospital due to cardio pulmonary arrest.

Cambangay who was also a lawyer retired last year as PPDO of the provincial government having served four governors, Constancio Torralba, David Tirol, Rene Relampagos and Erico Aumentado.

“His demise creates a big vacuum at the Capitol, being a trusted and reliable development officer,” commented Gov. Aumentado who was shocked to learn of Cambangay’s demise. He was even rehired by the governor as consultant after he retired last year.

He was a product of land use planning development and masters in management when he joined the government, aside from being a lawyer.

Among his sterling achievements at the provincial government was his formulation of an integrated economic, social, physical plans and policies while he was designated the first head of the Bohol Environment Management Office (BEMO).

He is survived by wife, Helen Bompat Cambangay and sons, John Kaiser Eladio and Josef Michael.
His remains lie in state at Funeraria Gomez and will be transferred to his residence. His remains will be brought to the Capitol a day before his burial. Date will be announced later.

Cecilia Tan Sui Lian vda de Lim died last Jan. 5. She was laid to rest last Thursday at the Victoria Memorial Park., Taloto district, this city.

The deceased, who died at age 96, is the wife of the late Policarpo Jabigo Lim Con Chiw of this city.
Surviving the deceased are Dr Manuel and Girlie Lim, Dr. Leonardo and Maryanne Lim, Engr. Marcial and Aida Lim, Dr. Pek Eng and Evelyn Lim and Engr Pek Jen and June Lim, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

- The Bohol Chronicle

Els, isul-ob lang ang tsinelas ug fiesta ha.

Hi Bambi.

Professor Alberto C. Cainglet, a known original personality of the University of Bohol, (formerly Rafael Palma College - RPC), died last Monday. He was 80.

Known to many as “Sir Albert,” he was a foremost educator when he became an early academic administrator of RPC in the province. Aside from teaching, he was also the public relations man of the institution. 

Cainglet also served as school sports administrator and an effective military training commandant being an army reserved officer with a rank of lieutenant colonel.

Outside the campus, the late Cainglet was a political strategist of former Gov. David Tirol and the late Tagbilaran City Mayor Venencio Inting.

“Sir Albert” was also a songwriter, a musician in his own right. He was band leader and composer.   Some of the songs he wrote were the UB March, ROTC March, BSP Zenith, Dauis March, Pinanggang Panglao, Ubay March and a lot of Visayan songs.

He died as an avid radio listener of dyRD who took time to give his comments and suggestions (even through the phone when he was already physically weak).
Cainglet is survived by children Al-Raquel, Bert-Delia, Lora-Angelo, Himaya, Pinangga, Elumine Teofe-Gil, and grandchildren.

He will be given tribute at the University of Bohol at l0 o’clock this morning.
His remains will be laid to rest at the Dampas Catholic cemetery this afternoon after a requiem mass at the St. Joseph Cathedral at 1 p.m. today.

- The Bohol Chronicle

Jose “Joe” Q. Pernia passed away at 3 a.m. today at the Ramiro Hospital, this city.  He was supposed to celebrate his 88th birthday on Tuesday.

Pernia served as division chief of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) central offices in Manila.  He was one of the pioneer members of the Bohol Jaycees and a member of the Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP).

He is survived by his wife, Fe Lopez Pernia and children Linda-Gil, Tessie, Luchi-Paul, Gigi-Lynne, grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother, Modesto and sister Charing Pernia Dejaresco. His remains lie in state at Funeraria Gomez. Interment will be announced later.

- by the Bohol Chronicle

The remains of Jesus Evangelista, 79, retired administrative officer of the provincial health office, will be laid to final rest tomorrow afternoon, Monday.

Burial will follow at the Talibon Catholic cemetery after a requiem mass at 1 p.m. He is survived by his loving wife Filomena, seven children, in-laws and grandchildren.

-- The Bohol Chronicle

Wow. I like the fourth picture, Scott.

Sepia rules.

Dear ghaby25,

May the the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you. Ug among pagtimbaya kanimo ug sa imong pamilya gikan kanamo diri sa Tubag Bohol nga nangandoy nga mahimamat ang usa ka Bol-anon o Filipino nga sama kanimo. Wait, bisan dili ka Bol-anon pero human being ka, maabi-abihon ming modalit kanimo ug kape o kaha sekwati pakapinan ug budbud o bingka, ug kulang pa na, sak-an ka namo ug bugtong para makainom ka ug tam-is nga sabaw sa lubi. Bitaw, we welcome all: Bol-anons, Filipinos, expats, foreign nationals. Wa miy gipili kay tawo ra ta tanan, pareha tanan - mokatawa, mohilak, mangutot, malibang, manghuy-ab, usahay mohagok.

On my part, let me personally thank you for joining Tubag Bohol, one of the fastest, most dynamic forum sites in the Philippines today. Tubag Bohol's phenomenal growth is powered by the adorable, smart, yet humble people of Bohol province. Our website's beauty resides within the heart and mind of a Bol-anon. You'd come to know the deeper meaning of that statement as you mingle with us everyday. It's a sweet, unforgettable journey in your lifetime. That's a promise.

You can do many things here. You can chat. You can publish your articles. You can share your favorite articles found in the Internet. You can watch videos, listen to music, and browsed photos. You can make friends - if you're single daghang gwapo ug gwapa diri, who knows? (iring gilaygit).

You can send Personal Messages to anyone of us through this website. Browse our HELP section for more site tutorials. Wa pa ko mahuman. You can laugh with us. You can cry with us. You can scream with us. Whatever. And we are always ready to listen to you, that is if you allow us to hear your stories. Open your world: Ours have been opened for you. And you can do many more things in Tubag Bohol. There are thousands of posts, comments, articles updated every hour ranging from Bohol news and features, Philippines stories, global updates, cooking tips, beauty tips, sports, career advice, marriage counseling, dating tips, and many, many more. And don't forget that you can e-mail any topics here to your friends and colleagues using our built-in emailing system.

If you have difficulty familiarizing with this site, feel free to post your concern or send us a PM (Personal Message). We are more than willing to assist you in navigating Tubag Bohol.

Why Tubag Bohol? Kuan man gud, nagkatibulaag tang mga Bol-anon o mga Filipino. We live away from home, in the far corners of the globe. So, mao ni sya, we just want to reconnect to our loved ones and friends, rediscover new relationships, share lives together in this beautiful world.

Mao nalang to ha. We hope to see you here everyday. If you forget us, remember we won't forget you.


Ang Dios manalangin kanimo... ug kanamo pud,

Tubag Bohol Global Family

Beautiful photographs, Scott. I salute you!

Dear Lani,

May the the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you. Ug among pagtimbaya kanimo ug sa imong pamilya gikan kanamo diri sa Tubag Bohol nga nangandoy nga mahimamat ang usa ka Bol-anon o Filipino nga sama kanimo. Wait, bisan dili ka Bol-anon pero human being ka, maabi-abihon ming modalit kanimo ug kape o kaha sekwati pakapinan ug budbud o bingka, ug kulang pa na, sak-an ka namo ug bugtong para makainom ka ug tam-is nga sabaw sa lubi. Bitaw, we welcome all: Bol-anons, Filipinos, expats, foreign nationals. Wa miy gipili kay tawo ra ta tanan, pareha tanan - mokatawa, mohilak, mangutot, malibang, manghuy-ab, usahay mohagok.

On my part, let me personally thank you for joining Tubag Bohol, one of the fastest, most dynamic forum sites in the Philippines today. Tubag Bohol's phenomenal growth is powered by the adorable, smart, yet humble people of Bohol province. Our website's beauty resides within the heart and mind of a Bol-anon. You'd come to know the deeper meaning of that statement as you mingle with us everyday. It's a sweet, unforgettable journey in your lifetime. That's a promise.

You can do many things here. You can chat. You can publish your articles. You can share your favorite articles found in the Internet. You can watch videos, listen to music, and browsed photos. You can make friends - if you're single daghang gwapo ug gwapa diri, who knows? (iring gilaygit).

You can send Personal Messages to anyone of us through this website. Browse our HELP section for more site tutorials. Wa pa ko mahuman. You can laugh with us. You can cry with us. You can scream with us. Whatever. And we are always ready to listen to you, that is if you allow us to hear your stories. Open your world: Ours have been opened for you. And you can do many more things in Tubag Bohol. There are thousands of posts, comments, articles updated every hour ranging from Bohol news and features, Philippines stories, global updates, cooking tips, beauty tips, sports, career advice, marriage counseling, dating tips, and many, many more. And don't forget that you can e-mail any topics here to your friends and colleagues using our built-in emailing system.

If you have difficulty familiarizing with this site, feel free to post your concern or send us a PM (Personal Message). We are more than willing to assist you in navigating Tubag Bohol.

Why Tubag Bohol? Kuan man gud, nagkatibulaag tang mga Bol-anon o mga Filipino. We live away from home, in the far corners of the globe. So, mao ni sya, we just want to reconnect to our loved ones and friends, rediscover new relationships, share lives together in this beautiful world.

Mao nalang to ha. We hope to see you here everyday. If you forget us, remember we won't forget you.


Ang Dios manalangin kanimo... ug kanamo pud,

Tubag Bohol Global Family

Dear hazel77,

May the the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you. Ug among pagtimbaya kanimo ug sa imong pamilya gikan kanamo diri sa Tubag Bohol nga nangandoy nga mahimamat ang usa ka Bol-anon o Filipino nga sama kanimo. Wait, bisan dili ka Bol-anon pero human being ka, maabi-abihon ming modalit kanimo ug kape o kaha sekwati pakapinan ug budbud o bingka, ug kulang pa na, sak-an ka namo ug bugtong para makainom ka ug tam-is nga sabaw sa lubi. Bitaw, we welcome all: Bol-anons, Filipinos, expats, foreign nationals. Wa miy gipili kay tawo ra ta tanan, pareha tanan - mokatawa, mohilak, mangutot, malibang, manghuy-ab, usahay mohagok.

On my part, let me personally thank you for joining Tubag Bohol, one of the fastest, most dynamic forum sites in the Philippines today. Tubag Bohol's phenomenal growth is powered by the adorable, smart, yet humble people of Bohol province. Our website's beauty resides within the heart and mind of a Bol-anon. You'd come to know the deeper meaning of that statement as you mingle with us everyday. It's a sweet, unforgettable journey in your lifetime. That's a promise.

You can do many things here. You can chat. You can publish your articles. You can share your favorite articles found in the Internet. You can watch videos, listen to music, and browsed photos. You can make friends - if you're single daghang gwapo ug gwapa diri, who knows? (iring gilaygit).

You can send Personal Messages to anyone of us through this website. Browse our HELP section for more site tutorials. Wa pa ko mahuman. You can laugh with us. You can cry with us. You can scream with us. Whatever. And we are always ready to listen to you, that is if you allow us to hear your stories. Open your world: Ours have been opened for you. And you can do many more things in Tubag Bohol. There are thousands of posts, comments, articles updated every hour ranging from Bohol news and features, Philippines stories, global updates, cooking tips, beauty tips, sports, career advice, marriage counseling, dating tips, and many, many more. And don't forget that you can e-mail any topics here to your friends and colleagues using our built-in emailing system.

If you have difficulty familiarizing with this site, feel free to post your concern or send us a PM (Personal Message). We are more than willing to assist you in navigating Tubag Bohol.

Why Tubag Bohol? Kuan man gud, nagkatibulaag tang mga Bol-anon o mga Filipino. We live away from home, in the far corners of the globe. So, mao ni sya, we just want to reconnect to our loved ones and friends, rediscover new relationships, share lives together in this beautiful world.

Mao nalang to ha. We hope to see you here everyday. If you forget us, remember we won't forget you.


Ang Dios manalangin kanimo... ug kanamo pud,

Tubag Bohol Global Family

Dear wunderkid,

May the the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you. Ug among pagtimbaya kanimo ug sa imong pamilya gikan kanamo diri sa Tubag Bohol nga nangandoy nga mahimamat ang usa ka Bol-anon o Filipino nga sama kanimo. Wait, bisan dili ka Bol-anon pero human being ka, maabi-abihon ming modalit kanimo ug kape o kaha sekwati pakapinan ug budbud o bingka, ug kulang pa na, sak-an ka namo ug bugtong para makainom ka ug tam-is nga sabaw sa lubi. Bitaw, we welcome all: Bol-anons, Filipinos, expats, foreign nationals. Wa miy gipili kay tawo ra ta tanan, pareha tanan - mokatawa, mohilak, mangutot, malibang, manghuy-ab, usahay mohagok.

On my part, let me personally thank you for joining Tubag Bohol, one of the fastest, most dynamic forum sites in the Philippines today. Tubag Bohol's phenomenal growth is powered by the adorable, smart, yet humble people of Bohol province. Our website's beauty resides within the heart and mind of a Bol-anon. You'd come to know the deeper meaning of that statement as you mingle with us everyday. It's a sweet, unforgettable journey in your lifetime. That's a promise.

You can do many things here. You can chat. You can publish your articles. You can share your favorite articles found in the Internet. You can watch videos, listen to music, and browsed photos. You can make friends - if you're single daghang gwapo ug gwapa diri, who knows? (iring gilaygit).

You can send Personal Messages to anyone of us through this website. Browse our HELP section for more site tutorials. Wa pa ko mahuman. You can laugh with us. You can cry with us. You can scream with us. Whatever. And we are always ready to listen to you, that is if you allow us to hear your stories. Open your world: Ours have been opened for you. And you can do many more things in Tubag Bohol. There are thousands of posts, comments, articles updated every hour ranging from Bohol news and features, Philippines stories, global updates, cooking tips, beauty tips, sports, career advice, marriage counseling, dating tips, and many, many more. And don't forget that you can e-mail any topics here to your friends and colleagues using our built-in emailing system.

If you have difficulty familiarizing with this site, feel free to post your concern or send us a PM (Personal Message). We are more than willing to assist you in navigating Tubag Bohol.

Why Tubag Bohol? Kuan man gud, nagkatibulaag tang mga Bol-anon o mga Filipino. We live away from home, in the far corners of the globe. So, mao ni sya, we just want to reconnect to our loved ones and friends, rediscover new relationships, share lives together in this beautiful world.

Mao nalang to ha. We hope to see you here everyday. If you forget us, remember we won't forget you.


Ang Dios manalangin kanimo... ug kanamo pud,

Tubag Bohol Global Family

Dear sergio_sarigumba,

May the the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you. Ug among pagtimbaya kanimo ug sa imong pamilya gikan kanamo diri sa Tubag Bohol nga nangandoy nga mahimamat ang usa ka Bol-anon o Filipino nga sama kanimo. Wait, bisan dili ka Bol-anon pero human being ka, maabi-abihon ming modalit kanimo ug kape o kaha sekwati pakapinan ug budbud o bingka, ug kulang pa na, sak-an ka namo ug bugtong para makainom ka ug tam-is nga sabaw sa lubi. Bitaw, we welcome all: Bol-anons, Filipinos, expats, foreign nationals. Wa miy gipili kay tawo ra ta tanan, pareha tanan - mokatawa, mohilak, mangutot, malibang, manghuy-ab, usahay mohagok.

On my part, let me personally thank you for joining Tubag Bohol, one of the fastest, most dynamic forum sites in the Philippines today. Tubag Bohol's phenomenal growth is powered by the adorable, smart, yet humble people of Bohol province. Our website's beauty resides within the heart and mind of a Bol-anon. You'd come to know the deeper meaning of that statement as you mingle with us everyday. It's a sweet, unforgettable journey in your lifetime. That's a promise.

You can do many things here. You can chat. You can publish your articles. You can share your favorite articles found in the Internet. You can watch videos, listen to music, and browsed photos. You can make friends - if you're single daghang gwapo ug gwapa diri, who knows? (iring gilaygit).

You can send Personal Messages to anyone of us through this website. Browse our HELP section for more site tutorials. Wa pa ko mahuman. You can laugh with us. You can cry with us. You can scream with us. Whatever. And we are always ready to listen to you, that is if you allow us to hear your stories. Open your world: Ours have been opened for you. And you can do many more things in Tubag Bohol. There are thousands of posts, comments, articles updated every hour ranging from Bohol news and features, Philippines stories, global updates, cooking tips, beauty tips, sports, career advice, marriage counseling, dating tips, and many, many more. And don't forget that you can e-mail any topics here to your friends and colleagues using our built-in emailing system.

If you have difficulty familiarizing with this site, feel free to post your concern or send us a PM (Personal Message). We are more than willing to assist you in navigating Tubag Bohol.

Why Tubag Bohol? Kuan man gud, nagkatibulaag tang mga Bol-anon o mga Filipino. We live away from home, in the far corners of the globe. So, mao ni sya, we just want to reconnect to our loved ones and friends, rediscover new relationships, share lives together in this beautiful world.

Mao nalang to ha. We hope to see you here everyday. If you forget us, remember we won't forget you.


Ang Dios manalangin kanimo... ug kanamo pud,

Tubag Bohol Global Family

Kami diayng mga bata-bata pa ug tuhod, dili diay lami mo-pangga? Nangutana lang.

By Cynthia Balana
INQUIRER.net

Starting Monday, applicants for Machine Readable Passports (MRPs) can make an appointment with the Department of Foreign Affairs through the Internet.

DFA spokesperson Claro Cristobal said the DFA launched the Passport Appointment System By Internet to address the influx of applicants who wish to travel abroad.

Initially, the system will be limited to applicants whose passports had already expired or would be expiring within one year, and to senior citizens or those aged 60 and above.

Cristobal said the system would later be expanded to cover all passport applicants.

Qualified applicants may avail of the appointment system by sending their request via Internet to appointment@dfa.gov.ph.

Applicants must provide the following information: Full name (first name, middle name and surname); date of birth; place of birth; and latest passport number and date of issuance.

check thefreedictionary.com

Si Pilemon, si Pilemon namasol sa kadagatan.

It's called "Bait Marketing."

Dear peavey,

May the the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you. Ug among pagtimbaya kanimo ug sa imong pamilya gikan kanamo diri sa Tubag Bohol nga nangandoy nga mahimamat ang usa ka Bol-anon o Filipino nga sama kanimo. Wait, bisan dili ka Bol-anon pero human being ka, maabi-abihon ming modalit kanimo ug kape o kaha sekwati pakapinan ug budbud o bingka, ug kulang pa na, sak-an ka namo ug bugtong para makainom ka ug tam-is nga sabaw sa lubi. Bitaw, we welcome all: Bol-anons, Filipinos, expats, foreign nationals. Wa miy gipili kay tawo ra ta tanan, pareha tanan - mokatawa, mohilak, mangutot, malibang, manghuy-ab, usahay mohagok.

On my part, let me personally thank you for joining Tubag Bohol, one of the fastest, most dynamic forum sites in the Philippines today. Tubag Bohol's phenomenal growth is powered by the adorable, smart, yet humble people of Bohol province. Our website's beauty resides within the heart and mind of a Bol-anon. You'd come to know the deeper meaning of that statement as you mingle with us everyday. It's a sweet, unforgettable journey in your lifetime. That's a promise.

You can do many things here. You can chat. You can publish your articles. You can share your favorite articles found in the Internet. You can watch videos, listen to music, and browsed photos. You can make friends - if you're single daghang gwapo ug gwapa diri, who knows? (iring gilaygit).

You can send Personal Messages to anyone of us through this website. Browse our HELP section for more site tutorials. Wa pa ko mahuman. You can laugh with us. You can cry with us. You can scream with us. Whatever. And we are always ready to listen to you, that is if you allow us to hear your stories. Open your world: Ours have been opened for you. And you can do many more things in Tubag Bohol. There are thousands of posts, comments, articles updated every hour ranging from Bohol news and features, Philippines stories, global updates, cooking tips, beauty tips, sports, career advice, marriage counseling, dating tips, and many, many more. And don't forget that you can e-mail any topics here to your friends and colleagues using our built-in emailing system.

If you have difficulty familiarizing with this site, feel free to post your concern or send us a PM (Personal Message). We are more than willing to assist you in navigating Tubag Bohol.

Why Tubag Bohol? Kuan man gud, nagkatibulaag tang mga Bol-anon o mga Filipino. We live away from home, in the far corners of the globe. So, mao ni sya, we just want to reconnect to our loved ones and friends, rediscover new relationships, share lives together in this beautiful world.

Mao nalang to ha. We hope to see you here everyday. If you forget us, remember we won't forget you.


Ang Dios manalangin kanimo... ug kanamo pud,

Tubag Bohol Global Family

A pair of twins who were adopted by separate families as babies got married without knowing they were brother and sister, a peer told the House of Lords.

A court annulled the British couple's union after they discovered their true relationship, Lord Alton said.

The peer - who was told of the case by a High Court judge involved - said the twins felt an "inevitable attraction".

He said the case showed how important it was for children to be able to find out about their biological parents.

Details of the identities of the twins involved have been kept secret, but Lord Alton said the pair did not realise they were related until after their marriage.

read more here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7182817.stm

Dear bagzi,

May the the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you. Ug among pagtimbaya kanimo ug sa imong pamilya gikan kanamo diri sa Tubag Bohol nga nangandoy nga mahimamat ang usa ka Bol-anon o Filipino nga sama kanimo. Wait, bisan dili ka Bol-anon pero human being ka, maabi-abihon ming modalit kanimo ug kape o kaha sekwati pakapinan ug budbud o bingka, ug kulang pa na, sak-an ka namo ug bugtong para makainom ka ug tam-is nga sabaw sa lubi. Bitaw, we welcome all: Bol-anons, Filipinos, expats, foreign nationals. Wa miy gipili kay tawo ra ta tanan, pareha tanan - mokatawa, mohilak, mangutot, malibang, manghuy-ab, usahay mohagok.

On my part, let me personally thank you for joining Tubag Bohol, one of the fastest, most dynamic forum sites in the Philippines today. Tubag Bohol's phenomenal growth is powered by the adorable, smart, yet humble people of Bohol province. Our website's beauty resides within the heart and mind of a Bol-anon. You'd come to know the deeper meaning of that statement as you mingle with us everyday. It's a sweet, unforgettable journey in your lifetime. That's a promise.

You can do many things here. You can chat. You can publish your articles. You can share your favorite articles found in the Internet. You can watch videos, listen to music, and browsed photos. You can make friends - if you're single daghang gwapo ug gwapa diri, who knows? (iring gilaygit).

You can send Personal Messages to anyone of us through this website. Browse our HELP section for more site tutorials. Wa pa ko mahuman. You can laugh with us. You can cry with us. You can scream with us. Whatever. And we are always ready to listen to you, that is if you allow us to hear your stories. Open your world: Ours have been opened for you. And you can do many more things in Tubag Bohol. There are thousands of posts, comments, articles updated every hour ranging from Bohol news and features, Philippines stories, global updates, cooking tips, beauty tips, sports, career advice, marriage counseling, dating tips, and many, many more. And don't forget that you can e-mail any topics here to your friends and colleagues using our built-in emailing system.

If you have difficulty familiarizing with this site, feel free to post your concern or send us a PM (Personal Message). We are more than willing to assist you in navigating Tubag Bohol.

Why Tubag Bohol? Kuan man gud, nagkatibulaag tang mga Bol-anon o mga Filipino. We live away from home, in the far corners of the globe. So, mao ni sya, we just want to reconnect to our loved ones and friends, rediscover new relationships, share lives together in this beautiful world.

Mao nalang to ha. We hope to see you here everyday. If you forget us, remember we won't forget you.


Ang Dios manalangin kanimo... ug kanamo pud,

Tubag Bohol Global Family

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the country's low fare leader and leading domestic airline will expand its Cebu-Cagayan de Oro operations from three to five times weekly to meet rising demand.

The airline initially increased its number of flights from three to four times weekly; flying on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday last January 9, 2008 and will add a Friday schedule starting January 18, 2008.

Candice Iyog, CEB VP for marketing and product, said, "As our passenger loads for our Cebu-Cagayan de Oro service continue to grow, we need to make sure that we keep up with the rising demand. We expect this growth trend to continue because of our trademark year round low fares."

CEB currently offers P8 seats one-way for its domestic network and P888 seats one-way until January 17, 2008.

After the seat sale, the lowest 'Go' fare for the Cebu-Cagayan de Oro service starts from P288 one-way, exclusive of taxes and surcharges.

Iyog said the best way to get CEB's lowest fares to any destination is through its website, cebupacificair.com.   

Hahahaha. Out sa ko, Chin. Klase na pud. brb.

Every father would be happy to meet a prodigal daughter.

Chin, did you have a sex change in Bangkok?

I know that you're a secret millionaire, Chin.

Quote from: thisgirlvader on January 11, 2008, 03:35:01 PM
My head's spinning, Mike. The last time I visited, TB consisted of a small ant family. Now it's a colony. Don't I get a virtual tequila to steady my nerves? 

Welcome back, prodigal daughter of Tubag Bohol.

GEC has been looking for you.

Welcome back, Chin.

Please ping me your next Obit line.

Her name is thisgirlvader.

Hahaha. It's true, Grace. thisgirlvader, one of our country's prolific writers, is my prodigal daughter.

Chin, asa naman ang book nga imong gisulat? Mopalit na mi ug copy.

thisgirlvader used to burn midnight candle in TB before.

one-on-one mi ani sauna makadlawon. glad to see you again, Chin.

Chin, tequila is dead. We need bahalina.

Quote from: thisgirlvader on January 11, 2008, 03:31:27 PM
Er, for real? Pwde mu gatecrash ani?

Sure, Chin. Nabanhaw uroy ka.

Dear jvrbros,

May the the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you. Ug among pagtimbaya kanimo ug sa imong pamilya gikan kanamo diri sa Tubag Bohol nga nangandoy nga mahimamat ang usa ka Bol-anon o Filipino nga sama kanimo. Wait, bisan dili ka Bol-anon pero human being ka, maabi-abihon ming modalit kanimo ug kape o kaha sekwati pakapinan ug budbud o bingka, ug kulang pa na, sak-an ka namo ug bugtong para makainom ka ug tam-is nga sabaw sa lubi. Bitaw, we welcome all: Bol-anons, Filipinos, expats, foreign nationals. Wa miy gipili kay tawo ra ta tanan, pareha tanan - mokatawa, mohilak, mangutot, malibang, manghuy-ab, usahay mohagok.

On my part, let me personally thank you for joining Tubag Bohol, one of the fastest, most dynamic forum sites in the Philippines today. Tubag Bohol's phenomenal growth is powered by the adorable, smart, yet humble people of Bohol province. Our website's beauty resides within the heart and mind of a Bol-anon. You'd come to know the deeper meaning of that statement as you mingle with us everyday. It's a sweet, unforgettable journey in your lifetime. That's a promise.

You can do many things here. You can chat. You can publish your articles. You can share your favorite articles found in the Internet. You can watch videos, listen to music, and browsed photos. You can make friends - if you're single daghang gwapo ug gwapa diri, who knows? (iring gilaygit).

You can send Personal Messages to anyone of us through this website. Browse our HELP section for more site tutorials. Wa pa ko mahuman. You can laugh with us. You can cry with us. You can scream with us. Whatever. And we are always ready to listen to you, that is if you allow us to hear your stories. Open your world: Ours have been opened for you. And you can do many more things in Tubag Bohol. There are thousands of posts, comments, articles updated every hour ranging from Bohol news and features, Philippines stories, global updates, cooking tips, beauty tips, sports, career advice, marriage counseling, dating tips, and many, many more. And don't forget that you can e-mail any topics here to your friends and colleagues using our built-in emailing system.

If you have difficulty familiarizing with this site, feel free to post your concern or send us a PM (Personal Message). We are more than willing to assist you in navigating Tubag Bohol.

Why Tubag Bohol? Kuan man gud, nagkatibulaag tang mga Bol-anon o mga Filipino. We live away from home, in the far corners of the globe. So, mao ni sya, we just want to reconnect to our loved ones and friends, rediscover new relationships, share lives together in this beautiful world.

Mao nalang to ha. We hope to see you here everyday. If you forget us, remember we won't forget you.


Ang Dios manalangin kanimo... ug kanamo pud,

Tubag Bohol Global Family

Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to climb the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest, has died aged 88.

New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark described the explorer as a heroic figure and said all New Zealanders would deeply mourn his passing.

Sir Edmund's health had reportedly been in decline since April, when he suffered a fall while visiting Nepal.

He was the first man to climb the 8,850m (29,035ft) peak with Sherpa Tenzing Norgay on 29 May 1953.

Returning to Everest base camp, he famously greeted another member of the British expedition group with the words: "Well, George, we've knocked the bastard off."

After the ascent, Sir Edmund led a number of expeditions to the South Pole and devoted his life to helping the Sherpas of Nepal's Khumbu region.

His Himalayan Trust has helped build hospitals, clinics, bridges, airstrips and nearly 30 schools. He was made an honorary Nepalese citizen in 2003.

source: news.bbc.co.uk

Photo by Amy-Rose of flickr.com

Photo by jsarcadia of flickr.com

Whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. â€"Matthew 16:25

Western Michigan is plagued by snowy winters, requiring that salt be put on road surfaces to make them safer to travel. The problem is that salt eats away at a car’s metal body. So, going to a car wash is a frequent winter ritual.

Recently I was sitting in a car-wash facility near the end of the washing process when the machines began to spray a special liquid all over the car. The sign said it was a “drying agent,” but that struck me as odd. Wetting something down to dry it seems contrary to what you’d expect. Yet that is precisely what those chemicals are designed to do. It is counter-intuitive thinkingâ€"a paradox.

Jesus also dealt in counter-intuitive thinking when presenting His kingdom message to His followers. In Matthew 16:25, He said, “Whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.” That doesn’t sound right. To save your life, you have to lose it? That seems like saying, “To dry something, you wet it down!” Yet, it is absolutely true. Only as we die to self, entrusting ownership of our lives to Christ, can we learn what it means to really live.

“Dying to live” may seem counter-intuitive, but it is the heart of the Christian experience.
â€"Bill Crowder

Less of self and more of Jesus,
More and more each day like Thee;
Just to live in full surrender
For my Lord who ransomed me.  â€"Wonder

To live for Christ, we must learn to die to self.

My lips are sealed, Grace.

Murag.

Salamat kaayo Bambi for posting the two videos. Very touching. Mabuhi ang mga Bol-anon!

Hi Bambi, miabot na ka sa Germany? How was your trip?

Dear Jhet0108,

May the the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you. Ug among pagtimbaya kanimo ug sa imong pamilya gikan kanamo diri sa Tubag Bohol nga nangandoy nga mahimamat ang usa ka Bol-anon o Filipino nga sama kanimo. Wait, bisan dili ka Bol-anon pero human being ka, maabi-abihon ming modalit kanimo ug kape o kaha sekwati pakapinan ug budbud o bingka, ug kulang pa na, sak-an ka namo ug bugtong para makainom ka ug tam-is nga sabaw sa lubi. Bitaw, we welcome all: Bol-anons, Filipinos, expats, foreign nationals. Wa miy gipili kay tawo ra ta tanan, pareha tanan - mokatawa, mohilak, mangutot, malibang, manghuy-ab, usahay mohagok.

On my part, let me personally thank you for joining Tubag Bohol, one of the fastest, most dynamic forum sites in the Philippines today. Tubag Bohol's phenomenal growth is powered by the adorable, smart, yet humble people of Bohol province. Our website's beauty resides within the heart and mind of a Bol-anon. You'd come to know the deeper meaning of that statement as you mingle with us everyday. It's a sweet, unforgettable journey in your lifetime. That's a promise.

You can do many things here. You can chat. You can publish your articles. You can share your favorite articles found in the Internet. You can watch videos, listen to music, and browsed photos. You can make friends - if you're single daghang gwapo ug gwapa diri, who knows? (iring gilaygit).

You can send Personal Messages to anyone of us through this website. Browse our HELP section for more site tutorials. Wa pa ko mahuman. You can laugh with us. You can cry with us. You can scream with us. Whatever. And we are always ready to listen to you, that is if you allow us to hear your stories. Open your world: Ours have been opened for you. And you can do many more things in Tubag Bohol. There are thousands of posts, comments, articles updated every hour ranging from Bohol news and features, Philippines stories, global updates, cooking tips, beauty tips, sports, career advice, marriage counseling, dating tips, and many, many more. And don't forget that you can e-mail any topics here to your friends and colleagues using our built-in emailing system.

If you have difficulty familiarizing with this site, feel free to post your concern or send us a PM (Personal Message). We are more than willing to assist you in navigating Tubag Bohol.

Why Tubag Bohol? Kuan man gud, nagkatibulaag tang mga Bol-anon o mga Filipino. We live away from home, in the far corners of the globe. So, mao ni sya, we just want to reconnect to our loved ones and friends, rediscover new relationships, share lives together in this beautiful world.

Mao nalang to ha. We hope to see you here everyday. If you forget us, remember we won't forget you.


Ang Dios manalangin kanimo... ug kanamo pud,

Tubag Bohol Global Family

Never give up in the face of intimidating tasks. Wasn’t it Einstein that said, “Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration”? Thomas Edison said it, too.

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You have to protect yourself and double-check everything. One side effect of taking many prescription and over-the-counter medication can be a worrisome increase in memory lapses. And as you get older, drugs tend to stay in your system for a longer period of time, increasing the likelihood of troublesome interactions. Fortunately, any drug-related impairment will likely improve as soon as the drug is discontinued. Speaking with your doctor about adjusting your dose or switching medications is often a simple solution.

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A couple of apples a day may keep the neurologist away. Apples and apple juice may be among the best foods that baby boomers and senior citizens could add to their diet. They have just the right dose of antioxidants to raise levels of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that’s essential to memory and tends to decline with age. In addition, antioxidants in apples help preserve memory by protecting brain cells against damage from free radicals created by everyday metabolic action, such as the processing of glucose by the body’s cells.

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Coffee is good for more than just getting you out of bed in the morning. Researchers from the University of Innsbruck in Austria used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine the brain activity of people working on a memory task. The volunteers were tested twice, once after receiving the caffeine equivalent of about two cups of coffee, and once without any caffeine. Caffeine improved the memory skills and reactions times of the volunteers. In addition, caffeine increased brain activity in two locations-the memory-rich frontal lobe and the attention-controlling anterior cingulum. Studies have also found that key enzymes found in green and black teas help improve memory functions.

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Flex your noodle by doing crossword puzzles and brain teasers for an hour or so, then cool down with a glass of wine - it, too, may help preserve your memory. According to research done by Philippe Maranbaud, PhD, a compound in red wine, resveratrol, may help ward off Alzheimer’s disease. Alcohol’s benefits to the heart it can help lower cholesterol levels may also protect against memory loss by improving circulation to the brain. But remember, everything in moderation: Drinking more than a glass won’t help, and it just might hurt.

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Iron helps the neurotransmitters essential to memory function properly and your brain can be sensitive to low amounts. Iron deficiency - the most common nutrient deficiency in the United States - is linked to many adverse effects, including difficulty concentrating, diminished intelligence, and a shortened attention span. Iron helps carry oxygen to the brain, and the lack of oxygen associated with iron deficiency can cause brain cell activity to slow down significantly.

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One of the many important roles cholesterol plays in the body is in our nervous system, enabling learning and memory to take place. A healthful cholesterol level is as essential for mental sharpness as it is for cardiovascular efficiency. When plaque, caused by “bad” LDL cholesterol, builds up in blood vessels, it can hinder circulation to the brain, depriving it of essential nutrients. One possible consequence: memory problems.

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Samuel Taylor Coleridge dreamed the words of the poem “In Xanadu (did Kubla Khan)…”. Upon awakening, he wrote down what he could recall, but was distracted by a visitor and promptly forgot the rest of the poem. Forever. If you’ve been doing “walking meditation” or any kind of meditation or productive napping, ideas may suddenly come to you. Record them immediately.

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Sleep plays a critical role in your physiological function and is vital for your intellectual development. A sleepy person’s brain works harder - and accomplishes less. A study using real-time, state-of-the-art imaging shows that sleep deprivation has dramatic effects on the brain and how well it performs. Memory failure is also a common occurrence for many sleep-deprived individuals. Another study conducted at the University of Luebeck found that creativity and problem solving appear to be directly linked to adequate sleep.

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Don’t keep your knowledge stored up. Teaching others will dramatically increase your own understanding. You should also become your own teacher. Don’t be afraid of taking on new challenges. You might not be in school anymore but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t test yourself. After you learn something, it’s important to put the new information to use.

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Learning a new language has been shown to halt the age-related decline in brain function. This also forces your mind to think in new and original routes and demands an active memory. Languages that are similar to English, such as a Romance (Spanish, Italian) or a Germanic language (German, Swedish), offer syntactical challenges, while languages with unfamiliar alphabets, like Russian or Yiddish, extend a host of fantastic double dares to you and your brain.

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Go visual. Make a list of things to do each day and memorize it. As a help, try to mentally attach each “to do” to the corner of a geometrical figure. Three things to a triangle, four to a square and so on. Applying information design helps convey that information more clearly.

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Lack of blood flow is a common reason for lack of concentration. If you’ve been sitting in one place for awhile, bounce one of your legs for a minute or two. It gets your blood flowing and sharpens both concentration and recall.

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This is time that is otherwise wasted or just under-utilized. Driving time, time spent in waiting rooms, or even time spent raking your yard can be included in this. With a tape player and a trip to a public library, you can start to use this time to listen to books-on-tape. You may spend 200 hours a year in your car. What could you learn in that time?

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While typing your notes into the computer is great for posterity, writing by hand stimulates ideas. It is a way to exercise your creativity and analytical ability. The simple act of holding and using a pen or pencil massages acupuncture points in the hand, which in turn stimulates ideas. Diaries, idea-journals, poetry, note-taking and story-writing are all ways to use writing to boost your brain power.

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Take up a creative hobby that requires specific or original thinking. Painting and photography arouse your mind while developing your own personal vision of the world. Meanwhile, games like chess may not get you laid right away, but they build strategic, radical thought processes and are a brilliant way to pass the time.

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Your posture affects your thinking process. Wanna prove it to yourself? Try solving some math in your head while slouching, looking at the floor and letting your mouth hang open. Then do the mental math while sitting up straight, keeping your mouth closed and looking forward or slightly upwards. You’ll notice that it’s easier to think with the latter posture.

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Sometimes there simply isn’t enough time to take a long break. If so, change subject focus. Alternate between technical and non-technical subjects.Sometimes there simply isn’t enough time to take a long break. If so, change subject focus. Alternate between technical and non-technical subjects.

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Change physical or mental perspective to lighten the invisible stress that can sometimes occur when you sit in one place too long, focused on something. Taking a 10-15 minute break every hour is more beneficial than working non-stop. It gives your mind time to relax and sort things out.

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The thoughts that go through your mind, moment by moment, have a significant impact on how your brain works. Research by Mark George, MD and colleagues at the National Institutes of Health demonstrated that happy, hopeful thoughts had an overall calming effect on the brain, while negative thoughts inflamed brain areas often involved with depression and anxiety. Your thoughts matter.

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    We all multitask, a necessary survival skill of the digital age. But did you know that just listening to the news while browsing the Web can limit how well you’re able to recall both? Normally, when you take in new information, you process it with a part of the brain called the cerebral cortex. But multitasking greatly reduces learning because people can’t attend to the relevant information. That’s because the brain is forced to switch processing to an area called the striatum, and the information stored here tends to contain fewer important details.

    Luckily, this kind of memory problem has an easy fix: Simply pay undivided attention to whatever you really want to recall later.

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Breathing well and deeply has many positive effects on the body and its systems. More air in means more oxygen in the blood and therefore in the brain. Breath through your nose and you’ll notice that you use your diaphragm more, drawing air deeper into your lungs. Several deep breaths can also help to relax you, which is conducive to clearer thinking.

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    When most people think of meditation, they think of deep relaxation. But this ancient practice can do more than just soothe your soul, it may also sharpen your memory. According to a University of Kentucky study, subjects who took a late-afternoon test after meditating for 30 minutes had significantly better scores than those who napped for the same period.

    Even more surprising, when the subjects were retested after being deprived of a full night’s sleep, those who meditated still scored better than their study counterparts. How could that be? Meditation, like sleep, reduces sensory input, and this quiet state may provide a time for neurons to process and solidify new information and memories.

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When you decide to learn something, take notes from the start. Leave each “learning session” with some questions in mind, to create anticipation and eagerness. Take short breaks, so there will be more beginnings and endings to your studies (things learned at the beginning or ending of a session are remembered better).

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You need structure in your life. And by constraining yourself - say giving yourself deadlines, limiting your time on an idea in some manner, or limiting the tools you are working with - you can often accomplish more in less time.

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Holistic thinking might be the single most “advanced” learning technique. It means relating everything you learn to things you already know. This creates an interrelated web of information. Trying to memorize everything and if your memory fails you, that information is unreachable. But by interlinking your web of knowledge, if one route becomes blocked another is accessible.

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Try to cultivate interest, the more you become interested in it the easier it will be to pay attention to it. We tend to remember the things that we enjoy. So find ways to make a boring subject fun by associating it to something you already know. If you have to remember a list, try to make a fun sentence out of the first letters of each item or try categorizing things into a group. You can also use your imagination and create a fun story behind a subject to help make it easier to remember.

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Always start by learning the basics. Case in point: a frustrating way to learn a new language is to learn grammar, spelling and sentence constructs first. This is not the way a baby learns a language, and there’s no reason why an adult has to start differently, despite “expert” opinion. Try for yourself and see the difference.

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Cluttered rooms and offices can contribute to cluttered thinking. If you find yourself too often feeling stressed, overwhelmed, bored, unmotivated, frustrated at work, perhaps your environment is reinforcing these negative states. Take those feelings as a signal to make some changes and create a more balanced and comfortable work area for yourself.

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Do you find yourself worrying about amnesia? Give it up! Any concern you feel about your occasionally wayward memory later in life may actually make it worse. In a recent North Carolina State University research published in Psychology and Aging, healthy older folks scored poorly on memory tests after being informed that aging causes forgetfulness. Believing in negative stereotypes can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. And that’s a shame because your memory probably isn’t nearly as bad as you fear it is.

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Kini si Gaygay, murag usa ka semana ra ni nga nagpakjaw. Congrats Gay.

Alfonso Potane, Tubag Bohol family members are friendly people. Feel at home here.

Dear alfonso_potane,

May the the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you. Ug among pagtimbaya kanimo ug sa imong pamilya gikan kanamo diri sa Tubag Bohol nga nangandoy nga mahimamat ang usa ka Bol-anon o Filipino nga sama kanimo. Wait, bisan dili ka Bol-anon pero human being ka, maabi-abihon ming modalit kanimo ug kape o kaha sekwati pakapinan ug budbud o bingka, ug kulang pa na, sak-an ka namo ug bugtong para makainom ka ug tam-is nga sabaw sa lubi. Bitaw, we welcome all: Bol-anons, Filipinos, expats, foreign nationals. Wa miy gipili kay tawo ra ta tanan, pareha tanan - mokatawa, mohilak, mangutot, malibang, manghuy-ab, usahay mohagok.

On my part, let me personally thank you for joining Tubag Bohol, one of the fastest, most dynamic forum sites in the Philippines today. Tubag Bohol's phenomenal growth is powered by the adorable, smart, yet humble people of Bohol province. Our website's beauty resides within the heart and mind of a Bol-anon. You'd come to know the deeper meaning of that statement as you mingle with us everyday. It's a sweet, unforgettable journey in your lifetime. That's a promise.

You can do many things here. You can chat. You can publish your articles. You can share your favorite articles found in the Internet. You can watch videos, listen to music, and browsed photos. You can make friends - if you're single daghang gwapo ug gwapa diri, who knows? (iring gilaygit).

You can send Personal Messages to anyone of us through this website. Browse our HELP section for more site tutorials. Wa pa ko mahuman. You can laugh with us. You can cry with us. You can scream with us. Whatever. And we are always ready to listen to you, that is if you allow us to hear your stories. Open your world: Ours have been opened for you. And you can do many more things in Tubag Bohol. There are thousands of posts, comments, articles updated every hour ranging from Bohol news and features, Philippines stories, global updates, cooking tips, beauty tips, sports, career advice, marriage counseling, dating tips, and many, many more. And don't forget that you can e-mail any topics here to your friends and colleagues using our built-in emailing system.

If you have difficulty familiarizing with this site, feel free to post your concern or send us a PM (Personal Message). We are more than willing to assist you in navigating Tubag Bohol.

Why Tubag Bohol? Kuan man gud, nagkatibulaag tang mga Bol-anon o mga Filipino. We live away from home, in the far corners of the globe. So, mao ni sya, we just want to reconnect to our loved ones and friends, rediscover new relationships, share lives together in this beautiful world.

Mao nalang to ha. We hope to see you here everyday. If you forget us, remember we won't forget you.


Ang Dios manalangin kanimo... ug kanamo pud,

Tubag Bohol Global Family

I just got a PM from Lindy. He is a man.

I used to call him Ate.

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the airline business unit of JG Summit Holdings Inc., offers P888 seats one-way for its Asian routes and P8 seats one-way for all its domestic routes. The promotional seat sale will run from January 11 to 17, 2008 or until the allocated 200,000 seats are sold out.

CEB allocated more than 100,000 seats for its international seat sale that includes services from Manila to: Bangkok, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Taipei, Shanghai, Singapore, Xiamen. This is also available for non-stop services from Cebu to: Bangkok, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taipei and from Davao to Hong Kong and Singapore.  This is good for travel from February 1 to May 31, 2008.

CEB also allocated more than 100,000 seats for its domestic destinations. This is good for travel from February 1 to March 12, 2008.

Candice Iyog, CEB vice president for marketing and product, said, "We hope that many will take advantage of these low fares and travel to our neighboring Asian countries for the first time. More importantly, we hope to be able to stimulate more tourist arrivals with these low fares.  This is our way of continuing to support the country's tourism agenda."

She added, "We are also extending this to our domestic network due to the high demand for our very low fares."

"The best way to purchase ticket is via CEB's website, www.cebupacificair.com. Booking and paying for your tickets online is so much easier, "Iyog added. She further explained that the seat sale fare is non-refundable and is exclusive of government taxes and surcharges.

By Kit Bagaipo
The Bohol Chronicle
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Activist group leaders here counter a testimony of a former top rebel commander linking them to the New Peoples Army (NPA).

NPA leader Epitacio Ramirez, known in the 80s as Commander Vargas, accused the CPP-NPA-NDF of "deceptive activities and atrocities" which included the so-called legal fronts such as human rights group Karapatan.

In a press statement, Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) Bohol chair John Ruiz III countered that Ramirez is a "recycled long inactive member of the NPA… used by the military to drumbeat their propaganda in linking progressive organizations such as party list Bayan Muna, Gabriela, Anakpawis and people's organization Bayan."          

According to Ruiz, "the military is desperate in linking the legal progressive organizations to the NPA to justify political killings against leaders of activist groups."