by btpo | Jul 21, 2009 | Headlines
Boholanos from around the world have gathered in full strength in the province to savor all the exciting events and festivities prepared by the city and provincial government with an international group of Boholano expats, led by New York-based nurse Betty Veloso-Garcia. This reunion of Boholanos is called Tigum Bol-Anon sa Tibuok Kalibutan(TBTK) and comes only once every three years. This year’s TBTK included an audience with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who will fly in Tagbilaran on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 to join “Bohol Day”. The rest of the activities include local and international job fairs, medical missions, mass confirmations, beauty contests, reunions of families, clans and institutions, eco-tours and cultural happenings under the “Sandugo Festival.” This year’s theme, “Green Bohol,” expresses their deep appreciation for the rich natural bounties the province has been blessed amid the threats posed by climate change.
Meanwhile, a nationally known newspaper journalist confessed that as a confirmed city mouse, as she called Tagbilaran, she has been in awe not only of the beauty of the province that has been blessed by nature but also about how, in the last three TBTK, the Boholanos have demonstrated an incredible solidarity as the reunion becomes bigger and bigger. The writer said she cannot think of any other province exhibiting this kind of bonding between local and foreign-based folks.
by btpo | Jul 16, 2009 | Headlines
Newly elected IBP-Bohol Chapter officers had sworn their oath of office in the recent induction of the local group of lawyers. President Mitchell John L. Boiser led the newly inducted Board of Officers. The rest of the Board of Officers inducted were: Vice-President Cristifil D. Baluma, Secretary Dodelon F. Sabijon, Treasurer Cirilo N. Viodor, Auditor Licelle D. Zamora, PRO Pablito Grecio A. Magdoza and Board of Directors Maila L. Maisog, Raul P.Barbarona, Garvasio A. Lopena, Hermelo G. Butron and Antonio D. Arabejo. The new lawyers who were honored by the IBP-Bohol Chapter included Atty.’s Majesty Eve L. Jala, Ronald C. Escauso, Renato C. Renegado, Fidel S. Tutor Jr., Lilio J. Amora Jr., Kurt Adolph C. Bungabong, Lord R. Marapao V, Marily M. Israel, Majesty L. Chua, Julius Gregory. More than 85 lawyers in the province participated in the activity that was held on July 4, 2009 at the Dagohoy Grand Ballroom, Bohol Tropics Resort. Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Presbitero J. Velasco Jr., was the guest speaker and inducting officer of the new Board of Officers and Honoring of New Boholano Lawyers and Prosecutors.
by btpo | Jul 16, 2009 | Headlines
Aside from their usual call on the faithful to vote wisely, Catholic Church leaders are encouraging principled persons to run for public office in next year’s presidential and national elections. The Catholic calls upon those who are competent, persons of integrity and [persons] committed to change to get involved directly in principled partisan politics and become candidates for political election, aware that the common good is above the good of vested interests. The influential Catholic church issued the pastoral statement at the conclusion of its two-day plenary assembly on Sunday. Its members elected a new set of officers, with Tandag (Surigao Del Sur) Bishop Nereo Odchimar as incoming president by Dec. 1 to succeed Bishop Antonio Lagdameo. The election over the weekend capped the four day retreat among bishops at the Betania retreat house in Tagaytay City. Bishop Odchimar traced his roots in Bohol. Bishop’s mother is from Garcia Hernandez Town and is related to the Galidos’. Before the election took place, Odchimar was already forecast to be Lagdameo’s successor being already the CBCP Vice President. The successor was supported by the Mindanao bloc of around 20 bishops.
by btpo | Jul 13, 2009 | Headlines
Tigum Bol-anon sa Tibuok Kalibutan Assoc., Inc.( TBTK, Inc.) a gathering of Boholanos from Around the World Calendar of Events- 2009 now finalized and on a planned schedule, according to City Councilor Mariquit Diriquito Oppus – Chairperson of the organizing committee for Mrs Bohol International. TBTK will commence July 14th – Tuesday with a Malacanang Palace Visit and to lead the visiting group are Congressman Edgar M Chatto , 1st District Rep. and BAMMI,Inc.- President Genaro Lapez. On July 16th –Thursday starts the Registration at 8am and closes at 4pm at the Metro Center Hotel . However, for the HNU Alumni Fellowship at the HNU Gym (main) by Batch for Hi school and by Dept for College will be at 2pm. At 6:00 pm the Mrs. Bohol International Canvassing and Presentation of Candidates. July 17th – Friday At 6:00 pm will be Mrs. Bohol International Coronation and Ball chaired by Councilor Mariquit Oppus. July 18th – Saturday 8:00-5:00pm- Local and Overseas Job Fair at the- Island City Mall , thru Bohol Employment and Placement Office. Simultaneous with the Tennis Tournament- c/o The Capitol Tennis Club, Engr. Maurito Lim & Mr. Boy Lopez at 12 noon will be the International Cockfighting Derby in Baclayon Cockpit, Baclayon town. 3:00pm – a mass offering for the 25 years of Faithful Ministry in the Priesthood –of Rev. Fr. Fernando Po @ the St. Joseph’s Cathedral . In theEvening of the same day – Miss Bohol Sandugo Pageant- Bohol Cultural Center.
July 19th – Sunday
7:30 am Concelebrated Holy Mass: Most Rev. Leonardo Y. Medroso
Bishop ofTagbilaran, St Joseph’s Cathedral
8:00- 4:00pm E. A. T. Danao Tours ( Eco/Extreme Adventure Tour)
Tennis Tournament- C/O The Capitol Tennis Club
REUNION: KB Grand Reunion in cooperation with
SK Prov. Federationthru Hon. Jane Cajes
Bohol Cultural Center
6:00pm TBTK Staff, coordinators and committee member meeting
Betty Garcia- TBTK Chair
July 20, Monday
8:00 am Youth Activities, John Torralba – coordinator,
SK Pres. Ms. Jane Cajes
Medical Mission –Bohol Cultural Center
C/O Dr. Anita C. Jackson- Medical Mission Director
Mrs. Fancy Baluyot- Phil. Coordinator/ Director
REUNIONS : Holy Name University( DWC);
“Holynamians Care: A Scholarship Project
at Metro Center Grand Ballroom ,
6:30pm University of Bohol (RPC) Reunion
July 21, Tuesday
8:00 am – Youth Activities, c/o John Torralba and
SK Pres. Jane Cajes
Medical Mission – c/o Dr. Anita C. Jackson
Tennis Tournament- C/O Engr. Maurito Lim and
Mr. Boy Lopez –The Capitol tennis Club
REUNIONS:Bohol Provincial Hospital School of Nursing
Alumni Association
Bohol Institute Technology, Bohol High School
7:00 pm – Basketball at HNU Gym . Start up game
HNU vs. TBTK team
Movie celebrities vs. Local team
Miss Bohol International Talent Competition-
Bohol Cultural Center
July 22, Wednesday- BOHOL DAY CELEBRATION – Province-
Guest of Honor- Her Excellency GLORIA M. ARROYO
8:00 am – Youth Activities
12:00 pm – TBTK Meeting, Metro Center
2:00 pm – TBTK Election, Metro Center
6:00 pm – TBTK GALA – “DREAMS” Dinner show to be presented
by the Boholano Community –
Europe , Pres. Rosemarie Marapao-Bruening ;
conceptualized and directed by Rolf Bruening , Verdant Pavilion , Panglao Island Resort and Spa,
Bingag, Dauis , Bohol
July 23, Thursday
8:00 am – Youth Activities
REUNIONS :Holy Spirit School, Bohol Wisdom School,
St. Therese and Bohol Trade (CVSCAFT)
July 24, Friday
8:00 am – Youth Activities, Group tour
7:00 pm – Miss Bohol International Competition
Ms.Ma. Vilma Yorong –Project Chairperson,
Ma. Pureza V. Chatto, Coordinator
With the cooperation of theJCI Chocolate Hills
Lady Jaycees
July 25, Saturday
9:00 am – “Tree Planting” with
DENR Secretary Hon. Jose L. Atienza, Jr.
Coordinated by Mr. Norris Oculam and
SK’s C/O John Torralba
7:00 pm – The Outstanding Boholano Awards, (TOBAW)
Sponsored by the First Consolidated Bank
– Bohol Tropics Resort .Mr.Nene Baseleres, Chairman ,
Coordinators- Mr. Ted Apalisok and
Mr. Narding Mag-aso
July 26, Sunday SANDUGO Festival – Street Dancing , Parade and
Field Demonstration, C/O Sandugo Foundation,
Mr. Mariano Uy , Director
7:00 pm – Recognition Night and Induction of
TBTK,Inc.officers-
Sponsored by The Provincial Government thru
Hon. Governor Erico B. Aumentado.
Daily Updates on the TBTK activities will be aired over radio stations DYRD-AM and 102.3 Kiss FM.
by btpo | Jul 10, 2009 | Headlines
Vice Governor Julius Cesar Herrera said that Bohol’s water supply can become its biggest export in the coming years. Bohol is way ahead Cebu province particularly with abundance in water. Herrera said that the value of our water will increase as the water sources in neighboring islands particularly Cebu is drying up. Herrera attributed Bohols abundant water supply to its forest cover in certain parts of the province. He warned a seizure on illegal logging activities to protect the trees.
The Vice-Governor asked local governments to help in protecting the forest areas within their jurisdiction and work hand in hand with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Herrerra urged citizens to do their share after a confirmed report that some local officials are involved in the illegal logging activities. In addition to the protection of the trees, Herrera said Boholanos should actively take part in the reforestation efforts
