Wednesday, August 6, 2025

From Miss Bohol to the Supreme Court

The annual spectacle of beauty, brains & advocacy and the glamorous highlight of the Sandugo Festival has produced countless titleholders and contestants alike who have gone on to pursue their dreams and accomplish their goals in life

Mutya sa Tagbilaran 1997 Top Three 

One of the most successful of the Miss Bohol queens is Atty. Socorro D Marie Tallo Inting represented Tagbilaran City in the 1997 edition of Miss Bohol after winning the Mutya sa Tagbilaran title earlier that year. After her reign, she went on to focus on her law studies eventually following the footsteps of her brilliant lawyer- dad Atty. Roland Inting. 

Reunion of Your Blogger & Atty. Talie

Her Miss Bohol journey went full circle when she graciously accepted the invitation from the Bohol Provincial Government through Bohol First Lady & Cong. Vanessa Aumentado to be one of the judges for Miss Bohol 2025. 

During the Panel Interview 

Presenting the Best in Interview award

With Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado & Cong. Vanessa Aumentado 

After the pageant, she was gushing about how amazing the contestants were and how proud she was to be part of the Miss Bohol history. 

with her dad Atty. Roland Inting 

After she took and passed the bar, she worked her way up until she was appointed and took her oath of office as the Chief of the Office of Recruitment, Selection & Nomination of the Judiciary & Bar Council of the Supreme Court of the Republic of the Philippines, a permanent government post she has held since 2017.

Her office is in charge with the screening of individuals who aim to lead the Office of the Ombudsman, Deputy Ombudsman, Special Prosecutor and the offices of the Chairperson and Regular Members of the Legal Education Board.

Taken at 925 Maxi Hotel & Event 
Center, the official pageant residence 

Her office at the JBC also processes and preliminarily screens / reviews all applications for judges in the lowest level Courts of Justice until and including Justices in the Court of Appeals, Tax Courts, Sandiganbayan and the Supreme Court.

Talk about an unassuming Boholana who holds a key and powerful post in the Supreme Court, the highest representation of the judicial branch of the Philippine government.

Sunday, August 3, 2025

Boholano Lawmakers at the Opening Session of the 20th Congress & BBM's 4th SONA

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. presented his administration’s accomplishments, plans, and priorities in his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) last July 28 at the Session Hall of the House of Representatives, Batasang Pambansa Complex, Quezon City.

Bohol’s three congressional representatives were among the newly elected and reelected 314 District and Party-List Representatives who were present during the opening of the First Regular Session of the 20th Congress and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s SONA.

L-R: Cong. Aumentado, Cong. Yap & Cong. Tutor

First District Rep. John Geesnell Yap II looked so dapper & debonair in his Phillip Rodriguez formal barong. Second District Rep. Maria Vanessa C. Aumentado radiated warmth & elegance in her EJ Relampagos Filipiniana and Third District Rep. Alexie Besas Tutor was a vision in white in her Noel Estopito Filipiniana. Lifestylebohol extends its congratulations to newly- elected Cong. Yap for being chosen by peers as Asst. Majority Floor Leader of the 20th Congress.   

The Comfort & Heart Behind the Filipiniana Gown

I had the chance to sit down with EJ Relampagos, one of Bohol's most respected fashion designers for his insight into the concept behind the Filipiniana worn by Bohol First Lady & 2nd District Congresswoman Maria Vanessa Cadorna Aumentado!                  

2nd Dist. Cong. VanVan Aumentado 


“Banig ug Puso” : Our comfort, our heart.

The “banig” is a traditional handwoven mat usually made from palm leaves is a profound symbol our ability to remain steadfast amid challenges.  More than a mat, it’s a metaphor for our spirit rooted in tradition, resilient in change  and always able to create warmth and comfort in the most uncertain places.
The “puso” is a rice wrapped in intricately woven coconut leaves. More than just food, it’s a powerful symbol of ingenuity and identity.  It carries our heritage and heart. In the same way, it holds tight to our traditions and values even when life unfolds far from home.  

Yellow is the color of joy which best describes the aura of Cong. Aumentado who always exudes a cheerful and warm personality. 

Credit goes also to Cong. Aumentado for believing in Boholano artistry and talent by supporting them through the Miss Bohol platform of which she is the Honorary Chair, a responsibility that she has held since 2022 and by wearing them especially in high-profile events, Boholano designers are now starting to get noticed in the national and international arena like EJ Relampagos who had an invite to showcase his designs at the Milan Fashion Week a couple of years back

Tagbilaran City Police Station Pababay Project Turnover

There's more to our police officers than just law enforcement and maintaining peace & order.

The TCPS Run 2025: Run for a Cause":made history as the first and only fun run in Bohol to establish a Pabahay Program with the  completion of their Pabahay Project. 

The Tagbilaran City Police Station (TCPS) formally turned over their latest  Pabahay Project to Mr. Virisimo Curayag and family in Purok 5, Barangay Tiptip. 

TCPS Chief PLTCOL John Kareen O. Escober, along with City Councilor Budlong & other officials, turns over Pabahay Project to Mr. Curayag of Brgy. Tiptip

The turnover symbolized not only a new beginning for the Curayag family but also a milestone in TCPS's unwavering commitment to public service that extends far beyond traditional policing and a strengthened police- community partnership.

City Mayor Jane C. Yap, whose administration has been a steadfast partner of TCPS in championing inclusive and community-driven projects was represented by City Councilor Fausto S. Budlong during the turnover. 

Police- Community Partnership

The house blessing was officiated by Rev. Fr. Absalon B. Florenosos, while Pastor Reysam Carvero, TCPS’s faith-based volunteer, delivered an inspiring message of faith and shared humanity.

Also in attendance were Brgy. Capt. Jeminador Lantape of Brgy. Tiptip, Pat. Nikkia Cañedo, and Pat. Carla Jane Tanio personnel from the Police Community Affairs & Development Group (PCADG), and members of the Tagbilaran City Police Station, who worked hand-in-hand to bring the project to life.

This initiative was led by PLTCOL JOHN KAREEN OLIVEROS ESCOBER, Chief of Police, through the station’s flagship programs Oplan LIMPYO TAGBILARAN and T.C.P.S. Cares.  

This house is a symbol of what we can achieve when we move together with purpose. Dili lang ni balay—this is a product of compassion, community, and service with a heart. 
We vow to continue building lives, strengthening relationships, and promoting community safety with genuine care and service.said PLTCOL Escober during his remarks.

The Tagbilaran City Police Station expressed its deepest gratitude to all who made the project possible—from local officials to community leaders, volunteers, and every single participant of the run.

Saturday, August 2, 2025

TCPS Concludes PCR Month with Culminating Program

The Tagbilaran City Police Station (TCPS) concluded the nationwide observance of the 30th Police Community Relations (PCR) Month with a culminating ceremony held at the Saulog Gymnasium, Tagbilaran City Hall Compound last July 30.

TCPS Chief PLTCOL John Kareen Escober 
with Mr. Steven Lim 

The event was graced by the presence of Mr. Steven B. Lim, a prominent Boholano businessman and civic leader, as the Guest of Honor and Speaker.

Carrying the national theme “Sa Bagong Pilipinsa, Ang Gusto ng Pulis Ligtas ka,” the ceremony brought together law enforcement personnel, local stakeholders, job order employees, and community representatives to celebrate the strengthened ties between the police and the public.

In his opening remarks, PLTCOL JOHN KAREEN OLIVEROS ESCOBER, Chief of Police of Tagbilaran City, emphasized the station’s commitment to community engagement and inclusive public service, stating:

Ang kalampusan sa among serbisyo dili lang sukod sa gidaghanon sa mga operasyon, kundi sa kadagatan sa among relasyon sa katawhan. 

With the spirit of Police Community Relations, we continue to walk alongside the people we serve.”

 Guest of Honor Mr. Steven B. Lim, a longtime member and former president of the Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and former Okay Municipal Councilor, delivered a heartfelt message highlighting values-based leadership and the role of multi-sectoral collaboration in peace-building.

“It is when government, business, and citizens come together with a shared purpose that true community transformation becomes possible,” Mr. Lim said in his address.

It was a simple yet meaningful culmination highlighted by the awarding of Certificates of Recognition to the TCPS Job Order employees for their invaluable contribution to the daily operations of the station. 

Chief of Police PLTCOL Escober & Mr. Lim joins the awardees for a photo memento

Their commitment and professionalism in carrying out their tasks & responsibilities—whether as drivers, clearance processors, or utility workers—was formally recognized as vital in sustaining public trust and operational success.

Grace & strength from the police interns

The program concluded with the singing of the PNP Hymn and a reaffirmation of the station’s continuing commitment to Oplan LIMPYO Tagbilaran, the flagship program of PLTCOL Escober aimed at ensuring a cleaner, safer, and more peaceful city.

The successful culmination of the 30th PCR Month serves as a testament to the strength of community policing in Tagbilaran City—grounded in service, sustained by partnership, and inspired by shared hope.

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