by admin | Jul 26, 2014 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
Local technology firm Auza.Net officially launched the Bohol.Info mobile app on July 22, 2014 at the Bohol Cultural Center during the Province of Bohol Night. Bohol Governor Edgar M. Chatto, his wife Balilihan Vice-Mayor Pureza Chatto, 1st District Board Member Abel Damalerio and Provincial Administrator Alfonso “Ae” Damalerio witnessed the launching.
It was followed by a second launching activity on July 23, 2014, this time at the Bohol Sandugo Trade Fair at the Island City Mall at the Auza.Net booth. Just before the cocktails of the trade fair opening program, Auza.Net staff spent some time to show the Bohol.Info app to Gov. Chatto, Vice-Mayor Chatto, BM Abel Damalerio, DTI-7 Regional Director Aster Caberte and DTI-Bohol Provincial Director Nanette Arbon.
Auza.Net Operations and Sales Supervisor Jovie Cabais discussing with Gov. Edgar M. Chatto and his wife Balilihan Vice-Mayor Pureza Chatto while Miss Bohol 2014 Queenie Melody Fullante looks on. Photo courtesy of Kenny June Requeron.
Bohol.Info is an online business directory for legitimate businesses in Bohol. Aside from the www.bohol.info website, Auza.Net also developed the mobile app version on both iOS and Android. The mobile app is capable of being used even if the device is not connected to the Internet because the updated directory data is downloaded to the device periodically.
The Miss Bohol 2014 winners, Miss Bohol 2014 Queenie Melody Fullante, 2nd Runner up Geraldine Topsnik and 4th Runner-up Imaculada Cleofe Leopardas also came by the Auza.Net booth and spent some time discussing with the staff. Auza.Net was part of the organizing committee of the Miss Bohol 2014.
Auza.Net Technology Consultant Jerome Auza discussed with the provincial and DTI officials the potential impact of the Bohol.Info app to Bohol businesses, especially with the ASEAN Integration happening in 2015. Auza said that with a wider market place as well as increased competition, the businesses that are more visible and reachable online as well as on mobile applications will have an advantage.
During the Bohol.Info Launching at the Auza.Net booth during the Sandugo Trade Fair. (L-R) DTI Region 7 Director Aster Caberte, Balilihan Vice Mayor Pureza Chatto, Gov. Edgar Chatto, Auza.Net Operations and Sales Supervisor Jovie Cabais, PROCESS-Bohol Executive Director Emilia M. Roslinda, Auza.Net Technology Consultant Jerome Auza and DTI-Bohol Provincial Director Nanette Arbon. Photo courtesy of Kenny June Requeron
“Also, Boholanos around the world will be celebrating the Tigum Bol-anon Tibuok Kalibutan or TBTK in July 2015 and we can expect hundreds, if not thousands, who would come home to join the festivities. Businesses who expect to sell products and services to them should get themselves listed in Bohol.Info. It is one of the ways to reach out to them.”, Auza added.
Auza.Net Operations and Sales Supervisor Jovie Cabais also said, “By mid-August, the Bohol.Info mobile app will include a Promos section where users can view promo listings. Businesses may also request posting of promo listings so that users can see the latest promos very quickly.” The promos listing will be a paid service but trial listings will be available when the new version is released.
1st District Board Member Abellion Damalerio (left) and Auza.Net Technology Consultant Jerome Auza at the Auza.Net booth after discussing the potential impact of Bohol.Info to the business environment in Bohol. Photo courtesy of Fiel Angeli Espejo Araoarao-Gabin.
Listing a business in Bohol.Info is free of charge. If the business owner wants to be featured on the website and be highlighted on the mobile app, then he should subscribe to the paid advertising service where the business listing is prominently displayed.
After the Sandugo Trade Fair, Auza.Net will conduct consultations with business groups, government agencies and possibly non-government organizations or NGO’s to discuss partnerships to further make Bohol.Info useful and relevant to use.
Auza.Net staff pose with Miss Bohol 2014 winners at the company’s booth at the Sandugo Trade Fair Launching of Bohol.Info. (L-R) Content Specialist Jane Alcantara, Operations and Sales Supervisor Jovie Cabais, 4th Runner Up Imaculada Cleofe Leopardas, Miss Bohol 2014 Queenie Melody Fullante, 2nd Runner Up Geraldine Topsnik, Technology Consultant Jerome Auza, Android Development Trainee Jason Tiro and Software Developer Vince Gunday.
by admin | Jul 22, 2014 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
(Live Updates)
Boholanos celebrate today, July 22, 2014, the 160th Foundation Day. The provincial officials and the representatives from the different sectors of the community holds the commemorative program honoring Boholano heroes who fought for the freedom not only of the province, but also of the country.
Framed paintings of Sikatuna, Tamblot, Salazar, Dagohoy and Garcia were ceremonially installed on their place of honor near the stage.
Vice Governor Concepcion O. Lim, M.D., welcomed the guests that included dignitaries from China led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of the Philippines Zhao Jianhua, representatives of various local government units and the private sector.
The Bohol Children’s Choir rendered a medley of Boholano folk songs.
The Loboc Children’s Choir singing crowd favorite Boholano folk songs.
1st Congressional District-Bohol Representative Rene L. Relampagos delivered an inspiring message highlighting the achievements of our Boholano heros.
1st Congressional District-Bohol Representative Rene L. Relampagos delivering his message to Boholanos.
Provincial Administrator of Bohol, Mr. Alfonso R. Damalerio II, introduced the guest speaker, President and CEO of PLDT Mr. Napoleon L. Nazareno.
Nazareno, a Boholano himself, formally launched the Php700M fiber optic network in Bohol, a 300 km of fiber optic running from Cebu to Misamis Oriental. This fiber optic network connects Bohol to the PLDT nationwide digital fiber optic network.
Nareno, together with provincial and city officials, as well as PLDT and SMART executives, launched Bohol’s Fiber Optic Network connecting the province to PLDT’s domestic fiber optic network.
PLDT executives and Boholano provincial officials symbolically turns on the fiber optic network of Bohol connecting the province to Cebu and Misamis Oriental and to PLDT’s domestic fiber optic network.
Gov. Edgar Chatto awards the Governor’s Award to the oldest living public official Pedro Samuya. The “Father of Bohol’s Tourism Development” was awarded to Atty. Anos J. Fonacier who was represented by his son. The award for Business/Enterprise was given to Mr. Richard T. Uy, the Chairman of FCB.
Recipients of the Governor’s Award pose with the provincial and city officials.
Gov. Edgar M. Chatto delivered his commemorative message and highlighted the Boholano’s resilience amidst calamity, emphasizing how the Boholanos positively worked together to recover from the October 15, 2013 7.2 magnitude earthquake that rocked Bohol and damaging major infrastructure. The governor also mentioned the various initiatives of the province for the development for Bohol. He cheered the Boholanos with the recently quoted call to action “Padayon Bohol, Padayon Pilipinas”.
Gov. Chatto delivers his commemorative message.
Yeng Cartajenas-Arellano sang the traditional song “Sa Kabukiran” which was well applauded by the crowd.
Yeng Arellano did her rendition of traditional Boholano song “Sa Kabukiran”
Tagbilaran City Mayor John Geesnell L. Yap II introduced the guest speaker, His Excellency Zhao Jianhua.
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to the Republic of the Philippines, His Excellency Zhao Jianhua delivered his message to the Boholanos. The ambassador mentioned that the Chocolate Hills and the Loboc River and of course the province itself, is popular among Chines people. He also extended his condolences to those who lost friends and relatives during the October 13, 2015 earthquake. And then he congratulated the Boholanos for their resilience after the disaster last year and the progress so far.
The ambassador is optimistic that more Chinese tourists will go to Bohol in the near future. He also expects that more projects in agriculture will be implemented by China and Bohol. He also mentioned that the Chinese government will continue to support the sisterhood relationship between Bohol and a province in China.
by admin | Jul 20, 2014 | Entertainment, Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
Miss Dauis, Queenie Melody Fullante, bested 17 other candidates to bring home the crown at last night’s pageant and coronation of Miss Bohol 2014 at the Bohol Wisdom School Gym.
Gov. Edgar M. Chatto along with First Lady and chairperson of this year’s pageant Pureza Veloso-Chatto crowned the Dauis lass.
Fullante showed off her winning form as the quintessential Boholana, wowing both judges and audience. She also bagged the Best In Production, Darling of the Crowd, and Miss JCI Chocolate Hills awards.
Claiming the 1st runner up title is Panglao’s Mary Rose Butalid, who also won Best in Evening Wear. City Mayor Baba Yap and First Lady and pageant co-chair Jane Censoria Cajes awarded her.
Adjudged 2nd, 3rd, and 4th runners up were Tagbilaran City’s Geraldine Topsnik, Tubigon’s Jaya Lozano, and Barbra Pearls Cosmetics’ Imaculada Cleofe Leopardas, respectively.
Miss Talent was Jagna’s Christine Mae Curato, Best in Swimwear was Getafe’s Liezel May Turtoga, Miss Friendship was Balilihan’s Maria Tiffany Tabigue, Miss Photogenic was Loon’s Jassenie Mangaron, while Darling of the Press and Social Media Sweetheart was Anda’s Allyson Mycee Escobia.
Miss Bohol 2014 is one of the major highlights of this year’s celebration of the Bohol Sandugo Festival.
by admin | Jul 20, 2014 | Entertainment, Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
Miss Dauis Queenie Melody Fullante is the Quintessential Boholana as she was crowned Miss Bohol 2014 during the Coronation Night at Bohol Wisdom School Gymnasium on July 19, 2014. First Runner Up is Candidate #9 Mary Rose Butalid – PANGLAO , 2nd Runner Up is Candidate #12 Geraldine Topsnik – TAGBILARAN, 3rd Runner Up is Candidate Jaya Lozano – TUBIGON and 4th Runner Up is Candidate # 10 Imaculada Cleofe Leopardas – BARBRA PEARLS COSMETICS.
Queenie Melody Fullante is the Quintessential Boholana, Miss Bohol 2014
by admin | Jul 19, 2014 | Entertainment, Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita
Miss Bohol 2014 Coronation Night is happening now. Please refresh this page every 15 minutes or so to get the latest update.
Miss Bohol 2014 is… Ms. Dauis! Congratulations!
Miss Bohol 2014
Top 5 are as follows: Panglao, Dauis, Tagbilaran City, Barbra Pearls Cosmetics, Tubigon
Miss Bohol 2014 Production Number
Miss Anda was awarded Darling of the Social Media and Darling of the Press. Miss Tagbilaran got the Creamsilk Choice award which included Php10,000. Miss Photogenic was awarded to Miss Loon. Miss Talent was awarded to Miss Jagna. Miss Friendship is Miss Balilihan.
Corporate and special awards were given out to the selected ladies.
by admin | Jul 17, 2014 | Headlines, Local News / Bohol Balita, Tourism
The Philippine Tarsier Foundation personnel discovered a tarsier family, a rare thing given that this wildlife icon of Bohol, Philippines is a solitary and nocturnal species. The sanctuary staff believes the family members are a mother, a “teenager” and a baby. They were photographed hugging each other.
This photograph of the tarsier “family” is posted publicly on the Philippine Tarsier Foundation Facebook page. Visit their website and Facebook page and do your share to preserve the Philippine Tarsier.
The foundation strives to preserve the habitat of the tarsier and of course the tarsier themselves. The sanctuary located in Corella, Bohol is home to the endangered tarsiers.
Boholanos and visitors are encouraged to learn more about the Philippine Tarsiers in their natural habitat at the sanctuary.
