Bohol Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office

29/10/2026

The Provincial Government of Bohol, under the leadership of Governor Aris Aumentado, welcomed representatives of Robinsons Retail Holdings Inc. during a courtesy visit to the Governor’s Office on October 29, 2026, to discuss investment prospects and opportunities for business expansion in the province.

Provincial Administrator Asteria Caberte received the representatives, with Provincial General Services Office (PGSO) Head Engr. Eustaquio Caliao and Bohol Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (BEDIPO) Officer-in-Charge Jude Bernard Guieb also present.

The Robinsons Retail representatives included Business Development personnel Jonie Jake Oliverio, Carina Villanueva, Kay Jose, and Bryan Valencia; Operations Manager Razilee Tan; Group Operations representative Gliceria Echevarria; Store Manager Wellmark Abrio; and Store Expansion representatives Zayropert Moreno and Ronald Allan Serdenia.

The engagement reflects the province’s continuing efforts under the provincial government’s Strategic Governance Roadmap to attract private-sector investments, stimulate economic activity, and create more employment opportunities for Boholanos while promoting sustainable development across the Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark.

29/10/2026

The Bantawan Stream of the 2026 Sandugo sa Bohol celebration assessed Kaon Ta sa Bantawan on October 27 at Alpinia Hall of JJ’s Seafood Village to identify accomplishments, address operational challenges, and improve future food fair operations.

Led by the Bohol Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (BEDIPO), with the Bohol Integrated Development Foundation (BIDeF) as partner NGO, the assessment gathered participating provincial offices and internal auditors from the Provincial Internal Audit Office (PIAO).

Discussions covered coordination, food safety, sanitation, security, monitoring, and the experience of participating micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and visitors.

A planning workshop followed to identify practical improvements for future editions, including more diverse food offerings and better-organized, safer operations.

Through continuous assessment and collaboration, Kaon Ta sa Bantawan supports Gov. Aris Aumentado’s efforts under the Capitol’s Strategic Governance Roadmap to expand opportunities for Boholano entrepreneurs, promote local products across Bohol, a UNESCO Global Geopark.

29/10/2026

The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh) continues to welcome responsible investments that support energy development, create job opportunities, and contribute to the local economy.

This was highlighted during the Bohol Investment Board (BIB) meeting presided over by Gov. Aris Aumentado on October 28, 2026, at the Ceremonial Hall of the Provincial Capitol, together with Provincial Administrator Asteria Caberte.

Also present were Provincial Planning and Development Coordinator Atty. John Titus Vistal, Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Handel Lagunay, BEDIPO Officer-in-Charge Jude Bernard Guieb, BPEMO Officer-in-Charge Forester Restituto Piollo Jr., PDRRMO Head Dr. Anthony Damalerio, private partners, BIB members, and representatives of Bohol Solar Energy Inc. (BSEI).

The board approved BSEI’s incentives application for its Sikatuna Solar Power Plant, a ₱1.336-billion project covering 45.26 hectares in Barangays Can-agong and Bahay-bahay in Sikatuna. The facility is expected to contribute to Bohol’s energy supply and begin commercial operations by December 2026.

The approval supports the Capitol’s Strategic Governance Roadmap toward a smart, resilient, and inclusive Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark where responsible investments contribute to sustainable development and better opportunities for Boholanos.

29/10/2026

𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

The Bantawan Stream of this year’s Sandugo sa Bohol celebration conducted an assessment of Kaon Ta sa Bantawan on October 27, 2026 at the Alpinia Hall of JJ’s Seafood Village. The initiative aimed to evaluate the overall implementation of the activity, identify accomplishments and challenges, and determine areas for improvement for future food fair operations.

The assessment was participated in by representatives from the Provincial General Services Office (PGSO), GO-PAIRS, Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA), Provincial Economic Enterprise and Management Office (PEEMO), Provincial Treasurer’s Office (PTO), Provincial Security Force (PSF), Provincial Information and Media Office (PIMO) and Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), as Bantawan Stream members with the Bohol Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (BEDIPO) as the lead office and the Bohol Integrated Development Foundation (BIDeF) as the partner non-government organization (NGO). Internal auditors from the Provincial Internal Audit Office (PIAO) were also invited to give their inputs and observations.

The activity provided an opportunity for the participating offices to share their assessment, discuss operational concerns, and recommend measures to improve coordination, food safety and sanitation, security, monitoring, and the overall experience of participating MSMEs and visitors.

The event concluded with a brief planning workshop to identify practical strategies for improving the implementation of future editions of Kaon Ta sa Bantawan with the aim of ensuring a more organized, safe, and well-curated food fair that highlights more diverse food options while supporting Boholano entrepreneurs.



Provincial Government of Bohol
Provincial Information & Media Office

28/10/2026

𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐚 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭'𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The Bohol Investment Board (BIB) of the Provincial Government of Bohol has unanimously approved the application of Bohol Solar Energy Inc. for fiscal and non-fiscal incentives under Provincial Ordinance No. 2021-019, or the Bohol Economic Development and Investment Code (BEDIC), in support of its Sikatuna Solar Power Project. The approval marks a significant step in advancing renewable energy investment in the province, with the 45-megawatt project targeting commercial operations in December 2026.

This development underscores the province’s commitment to promoting qualified investments that drive renewable energy development, enhance investor confidence, and support Bohol’s long-term economic growth and sustainability objectives. Through the BEDIC, the Provincial Government provides a policy framework for eligible investments while upholding transparency, accountability, and established evaluation procedures. These efforts reinforce Bohol’s commitment to a business-friendly environment that encourages responsible investments and supports the province’s economic development and sustainability priorities.

Through the Bohol Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (BEDIPO), the Provincial Government continues to facilitate investment opportunities, strengthen investor confidence, and foster partnerships that contribute to a competitive, resilient, and sustainable Bohol.



Provincial Government of Bohol
Provincial Information & Media Office

28/10/2026

The Provincial Government of Bohol, through the Office of Board Member Fernando Estavilla, in partnership with the Bohol Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (BEDIPO) and the Department of Trade and Industry-Bohol Provincial Office (DTI-Bohol), conducted an OTOP Consultation and Planning Workshop on October 21, 2026.

The workshop gathered local government units (LGUs), micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and other stakeholders to review and refine proposed Provincial Ordinance No. 16-2026, or the Bohol One Town, One Product (OTOP) Program Ordinance.

The proposed Provincial Ordinance No. 16-2026 seeks to localize the implementation of Republic Act No. 11960, or the OTOP Philippines Act. It aims to establish a provincial framework for identifying, developing, and upgrading qualified Boholano products and services.

Stakeholder recommendations will be consolidated into a revised draft for endorsement to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for further review and appropriate legislative action.

The initiative supports the Capitol’s Strategic Governance Roadmap, particularly its thrust to expand economic opportunities and strengthen local enterprises across the Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark.

27/10/2026

𝐁𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐏𝐎 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥 𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞

In support of localizing the One Town One Product (OTOP) Program, the Provincial Government of Bohol, through the Office of Board Member Fernando B. Estavilla, in strategic partnership with the Bohol Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office (BEDIPO) and the Department of Trade and Industry-Bohol Provincial Office (DTI-Bohol), held the OTOP Consultation and Planning Workshop on October 21, 2026. The session aimed to review the proposed Bohol OTOP Program Ordinance and integrate key stakeholder insights for its refinement and further development.

The proposed Provincial Ordinance No. 16-2026, otherwise known as the Bohol OTOP Program Ordinance, spearheaded by the Office of Board Member Fernando B. Estavilla, seeks to localize the implementation of Republic Act No. 11960, or the OTOP Philippines Act. The proposed ordinance aims to establish a provincial framework for the identification, development, and upgrading of qualified Boholano products and services, thereby strengthening local industries and promoting economic growth.

The consultation provided an opportunity for Local Government Units (LGUs), Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and other concerned stakeholders to express their views, raise relevant concerns, and put forward suggestions to further improve the proposed ordinance.

The insights and recommendations gathered from the participants will serve as reference in reviewing and refining the proposed ordinance. All stakeholder inputs will be consolidated into a revised draft for endorsement to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for further review and appropriate legislative action.



Provincial Government of Bohol
Provincial Information & Media Office
DTI Bohol

27/10/2026

The Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh) brought essential government services closer to 1,235 families in Calituban Island, Talibon, through its Barangay Service Caravan on October 23, 2026.

Led by Gov. Aris Aumentado, the initiative provided medical consultations, free medicines, dental services, circumcision, food packs, legal assistance, school supplies, and agricultural support.

Around 300 residents received medical checkups, while 53 availed themselves of dental services and 44 underwent circumcision. Around 30 residents also sought legal assistance.

Other services included seed distribution, livestock vitamins, employment assistance, and information campaigns on health, family planning, and environmental preservation. Through the Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) Caravan, residents accessed services from PhilHealth, the Pag-IBIG Fund, the Department of Information and Communications Technology, and the Social Security System. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources also conducted information campaigns for the community.

Gov. Aumentado thanked residents for welcoming the provincial government to their community.

Also present were Second District Representative Maria Vanessa Aumentado, Second District Board Member Atty. Jamie Aumentado Villamor, Talibon Vice Mayor Dave Evangelista, and Municipal Administrator Manuelito Carusos, representing Mayor Janette Garcia.

The provincial delegation included Local Government Affairs (LGA) Office Head Stephen Rances, Executive Assistant Bebot Sumampong, focal person for the Barangay Service Caravan, and Executive Assistant Nunila Pinat, who led the provincial team.

The initiative advances the Capitol's Strategic Governance Roadmap by improving access to public services in geographically isolated communities across Bohol, the Philippines’ first and only UNESCO Global Geopark.

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