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Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC), the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, has officially assumed the operations of Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA), dubbed the country’s “Green Gateway to the World,” on Monday, June 16. https://t.co/eEC7GxHgM6

LOOK: Dr. Cecilio Putong National High School in Tagbilaran City, Bohol welcomes at least 1,000 grade 7 students on opening of classes for school year 2025-2026 on Monday, June 16, 2025. https://t.co/R3xDiSzBbW

WATCH: Students, parents and teachers get a heartfelt welcome on their first day of school as the sound of drums and bugles echo at Dr. Cecilio Putong National High School in Tagbilaran City, Bohol on Monday, June 16, 2025. https://t.co/9tlh63qQR8

A total of 1,247 farmers, including 529 women, received farming inputs and incentives, livelihood support, and practical training on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), climate-resilient farming, and gender and child rights awareness. https://t.co/BUGNKfm06l

Over the course of the project, a total of 113,489 coconut seedlings were transplanted across 799 hectares, surpassing the original goal of 100,000 trees over 700 hectares. https://t.co/d19du3UVJ2

After three years, coconut farmers in Bohol have planted 110,000 coconut trees for recovery and long-term resilience of coconut farming communities affected by typhoon Odette (international name: Rai). RISE Coco Project was implemented in Calape, Catigbian, Loon, and San Isidro. https://t.co/xS05lwUgEI

LOOK: The province of Bohol joins the country’s celebration of 127th day of Independence at the Bohol Provincial Capitol ground. The ceremony features a flag-raising, wreath-laying, and a 21-gun salute in honor of the nation’s heroes. https://t.co/NOMfERC25o

SugBohol will institutionalize cooperation and co-creation of solutions.  "SugBohol will be our national showcase—a platform to demonstrate how two provinces united in purpose, can become a powerhouse of innovation,economic dynamism, and inclusive development," Aumentado said. https://t.co/tho5KPwbLm

Aumentado said that even Negros Oriental and Siquijor became part of the Negros Island Region (NIR), Central Visayas can now stand strong as "SugBohol" —the dynamic duo of Cebu and Bohol.  He said the two provinces are now planning to seal a sisterhood agreement. https://t.co/LUbdDSyCy5

"This reinforces our position as the fourth-largest regional economy and the biggest in Visayas and Mindanao," said Aumentado during his 2025 State of the Region Address (Sora) of RDC's 2nd quarter full council meeting on Wednesday in Tagbilaran City. https://t.co/FkkWJR9l8V

Central Visayas emerged as the fastest growing economy in the Philippines.  On Wednesday, Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado, the Regional Development Council chairman, said that the Gross Regional Domestic Product surged to ₱1.276 trillion-posting a strong 7.3% growth rate. https://t.co/Cm6Gfh88vF

Last week, the province declared a state of calamity. Siquijor Gov. Jake Vincent Villa said the extensive power outages has plunged the island into darkness, affecting the business and tourism industry.  Siquijor has 1.3 million tourists last year. https://t.co/qdE3WHxvip

“Siquijor is growing so quickly, it’s becoming a tourist destination. They are losing that opportunity to develop dahil nga dito sa kakulangan ng kuryente", he added. Sipcor is the island’s only power provider. It has a 20-year power supply agreement with Prosielco.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has given private power provider Siquijor Island Power Corp. (Sipcor) six months to fully resolve the energy crisis in Siquijor. “The people are the victims of this situation. They cannot go about their business,” Marcos told reporters.

Uy invited all the faithful to pray and not be swayed by blind loyalty or bitterness.  "Let us not forget: A nation that fears truth has already begun to fall. But a nation that faces the truth—however painful—is a nation on the path to healing," he said. https://t.co/hQiHXgyPm9

Bishop Alberto Uy of the Diocese of Tagbilaran said that calling for the trial to move forward is not a judgment against VP Sara Duterte but a call for the truth to be discerned in the light of justice. He encourages senators to be servants of the truth, not of power blocs. https://t.co/OWkeAt6h8Y

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Mimaropa participated on Monday in Brigada Eskwela, assisting public schools in Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan in preparation for the upcoming school year. Photos: JO 3 Joefrie Anglo, IO of BJMP MIMAROPA https://t.co/R2bbPHqq3p