Poland Opens Honorary Consulate in Bohol

The province of Bohol has once again lived up to its reputation as a trailblazer in international diplomacy with the formal opening of the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Poland and the installation of Ms. Zarah Jao Dejaresco, one of the pioneers in the local tourism industry as Honorary Consul of Poland in Bohol.

L-R: Vice Gov Besas, Gov. Aumentado, H.E. Wilkowiecka, Honorary Consul Dejaresco & Consul Kmita

Her Excellency Katarzyna Wilkowiecka, Ambassador of Poland in the Philippines and Consul Sebastian Marek Kmita Kmita led the Polish delegation during the opening ceremony held at Cafe Dolores in Bohol Tropics Resort. 

In her acceptance message, Ms. Dejaresco vowed to carry out her role as honorary consul which includes attending to the concerns of Polish nationals residing in or visiting Bohol and fostering stronger trade & tourism ties between the two nations.

Cong. Baba Yap & City Mayor Jane Yap 
congratulates Ms. Dejaresco

Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado , Vice Gov. Nick Besas, Provl Administrator Ms. Aster Caberte-, Cong. John Geesnell II Yap and City Mayor Jane Yap lauded the opening of the first consular office in Bohol. 

Joining Ms. Dejaresco during her installation ceremony were her husband Peter Dejaresco of the Bohol Chronicle Radio Corporation and daughter Divine as well as leaders from the business sector, heads of different national & provincial agencies and industry stakeholders. 

Cong. Yap, Vice Gov Besas & Gov. Aumentado 

Divine Dejaresco & City Mayor Jane Yap 

BEDIPO Head Ma. Fe Dominise &
BTO Head Joanne M. Pinat

Dauis Mayor Marietta Sumaylo & MC Raul Gatal 

Businessman Mr Romeo Jabonillo & Atty Lucas Nunag, Co- Chair, Bohol Tourism Council 

Panglao Mayor Edgardo Arcay & First Lady Aniceta Arcay

BCCI Pres. Steven Lim & Mr. Argeo Melisimo, Pres, Bohol Council of Educators in Tourism Industry 

John Maraguinot, Supervising Officer, Office of the Governor & Ms. Mian Bernadette Cirujales, Acting Head, Dept of Foreign Affairs- Tagbilaran 

Raul Gatal, program emcee

The opening of the consulate marks a significant milestone in strengthening the diplomatic, cultural and economic ties between the Philippines and Poland.

Tagbilaran City is Best Component City Police Station, LGU of Tagbilaran City is Also Honored During PNP Day 2026

The Tagbilaran City Police Station (TCPS) proudly earned the distinction as Best Component City Police Station of Region 7 during the Philippine National Police (PNP) Day 2026 Celebration held at Police Regional Office 7 on February 23, 2026.

The prestigious recognition highlights the station’s consistent excellence in law enforcement operations, community engagement, crime prevention initiatives, and organizational management. 

PLTCOL John Karen O. Escober
TCPS Chief of Police 

The achievement reflects the collective dedication of TCPS personnel under the leadership of PLTCOL JOHN KAREEN OLIVEROS ESCOBER, Chief of Police, whose strategic direction elevated the station into greater heights and placed TCPS among the top performing police stations in the region.

Through strengthened operational capability, community partnership programs, and disciplined internal management, TCPS sustained high-impact accomplishments, ultimately bringing the station to the pedestal of excellence among component city police stations in PRO7.

In his message, PLTCOL ESCOBER emphasized that the award is not an individual achievement but a product of teamwork and community support:

“Kining kadaugan dili para sa usa ka tawo lamang kundili para sa tibuok TCPS ug sa katawhan sa Tagbilaran. Ang among kalampusan bunga sa panaghiusa, disiplina, ug suporta sa LGU ug komunidad. Magpadayon kami sa matinud-anon ug lig-ong pag-alagad sa katawhan"

The station also proudly congratulates the following personnel who brought honor to TCPS:

• PMSg Joel Orapa – Best Senior PNCO for Operations

• PSSg Luwen Refulle – Best Junior PNCO for Operations

Their recognition reflects the professionalism, operational competence, and dedication to public safety service.

TAGBILARAN CITY AS OUTSTANDING COMPONENT CITY LGU

During the same ceremony, the City Government of Tagbilaran, under the leadership of Mayor Jane C. Yap and who was represented by City Administrator Alvin Acuzar, was likewise recognized and awarded as Outstanding Component City Local Government Unit (LGU), highlighting the strong partnership between the police and the local government in maintaining peace, order, and public safety in the city.

These recognitions affirm the effectiveness of collaborative governance, proactive policing, and community-centered public safety programs being implemented in Tagbilaran City.

The Tagbilaran City Police Station remains committed to delivering responsive, capable, and trustworthy police service to the people as it continues to uphold the highest standards of the Philippine National Police.