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In The News: Cut sewer lines - DENR

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Cut sewer lines - DENR. The row on what's finally to be done on the controversial drainage problem in the city seems to find the ultimate move to protect the environment, both inland and the seawaters off Tagbilaran City Port, declared "tourist port in the country.". The statement of Canda came in the wake of contrasting statements issued by involved agencies regarding the much delayed drainage project recently completed by Hanjin Construction. Canda recalled the Department of Public Works and Highways (...

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In The News: DENR backs Albur sanitary landfill proj

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DENR backs Albur sanitary landfill proj. ENVIRONMENT WATCH. CENRO. Nestor Canda and PENRO Eusalem Quiwag (center) talk on environmental laws amid criticisms on non-implementation of the 20-meter salvage zone especially in Panglao. They are flanked by Peter Dejaresco and Loy Palapos, president and past president, respectively, of the Bohol Tri-Media Association, during "Alarma" at Café Olegario in Loay town last Thursday. Right photo shows host Ex-Mayor Ondoy Clarin of Café Olegari. Dampas barangay Chairm...

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In The News: OLAYVAR MURDER

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Police may have established a breakthrough in the prosecution of four suspects in the killing of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) Bohol leader Victor Olayvar. Olayvar, who was aboard a habal-habal, was shot dead by motorcycle-riding gunmen at Caban Bridge in Barangay Cantubod, Danao town on September 7, 2006. The shooting was witnessed by one Joselito Ayag, the habal-habal driver allegedly contracted by the victim. Evangelista told the Chronicle that the new testimony of Ma. Elena would present a s...

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In The News: Filipinos in Hawaii cites Bohol's Pulso over dyRD

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Filipinos in Hawaii cites Bohol's Pulso over dyRD. AWARDEE. Kagawad Roberto "Batchoy" Alba receives the plaque of recognition from the Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii last Friday. With Alba is Mansasa Heights Sta. Cruz chaplaincy priest Fr. Julian Lupot. Filipinos in the island-state of Hawaii, USA has recognized the role of local broadcasting in uniting its people even those away from their homeland. It is also heard worldwide on line at www.dyrdam.com. Doing the honors to award the plaque was ch...

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In The News: Choco flies high to 4th, support group formed

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Choco flies high to 4th, support group formed. NEW 7 WONDERS OF NATURE. The world famous Chocolate Hills, the pride of Bohol, is now ranked No. 4 in the global search for the "New 7 Wonders of Nature.". With the growing support for the Chocolate Hills here and around the world, it is now on 4th place in the global search for the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Place), Puerto Princesa Subterranean River (6th) and Mayon Volcano (10th). When the Chocolate Hills of Carmen appeared in the Top 77 New Wonders of Natur...

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In The News: Big-time fishing scares dolphins

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Big-time fishing scares dolphins. The popular dolphin watching off Pamilacan Island seawaters became a "no show.". For three days dolphins seem to avoid the area where rampant illegal fishing has been conducted. Tour guides who escorted tourists to the area confirmed to the Chronicle that they did not see dolphins at the seawaters fronting the islet last Monday until Wednesday. Massive illegal fishing has driven away the dolphins. In fact, Barangay Captain Teofanon Caga of Pamilacan reported that these c...

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In The News: Nationwide health coops confab here

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Nationwide health coops confab here. NFA new prov'l boss assumes office. Manager Clyde Samonte Omictin took over the realm of NFA Bohol's management vice manager Nestor Rey Alcoseba during simple turnover rites held recently at the local NFA office. Omictin's assumption as new provincial manager of NFA Bohol was by virtue of Special Order No. AO2K805003 dated May 8, 2008 which ordered the reassignment of some provincial managers to their new places of assignment. The turnover was witnessed by Lawyer Dani...

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In The News: LOSING TWO TOURISM GEMS IN PANGLAO

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LOSING TWO TOURISM GEMS IN PANGLAO. It is only when we lose a thing of true value that we know its worth. We hope that the state of neglect of authorities and top agencies tasked to protect our marine tourism jewels in Panglao and Baclayon, namely, the Balicasag Diving Area ( One of Top 3 diving spots in the world according to the Japan Travel Inventory) and the Pamilcan seas (dolphin habitat), will not help us come to that realization. There was a time when then well-funded Bohol Marine Triangle (BMT) b...

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In The News: Loon youth sportsfest

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The opening salvo of the Loon Summer Youth Sportsfest 2008 resonated with a rousing start at the Loon Sports and Cultural Center which was all a-glitter and reverberating with torch light and resounding cheers on Sunday evening, May 18, 2008. Two thumbs up…great opening! Prior to the mayor's official declaration of the opening of the games, a Torch-Lighting Ceremony led by John Luke Lofranco, bronze medalist, 400m hurdles, Palarong Pambansa formally opened the 5-hour long program. Bearing torches wit...

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In The News: Lim says campaign for 2010 on in city

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Lim says campaign for 2010 on in city. Mayor Dan Lim yesterday said the campaign for the 2010 elections has started in Tagbilaran City. In fact, it has already started since Day 1," Lim disclosed. He said that instead of putting politics aside so the people can avail of quality service, emphasis is now given to the interests of political factions slated to face each other in the next polls. The mayor said this is sad because politics does not hesitate to cause inconvenience and hardship to the people.