Team Kramer Joins MR.DIY in Celebrating 500th Store Milestone in Panglao, Bohol

MR.DIY Philippines CEO Roselle Andaya, alongside Doug and Cheska Kramer, jointly pressed the button to inaugurate the opening of the 500th Store in Panglao, Bohol.

MR.DIY Philippines marked a historic milestone with the grand opening of its 500th store in Panglao, Bohol last February 16, 2024. Joining the celebration were MR.DIY Philippines’ celebrity endorsers Doug and Cheska of Team Kramer.

The grand reveal, a momentous occasion, witnessed Doug and Cheska Kramer, alongside Ms. Roselle Andaya, CEO of MR.DIY Philippines, pressing the button to officially inaugurate the new MR.DIY Panglao, Bohol store. The grand opening featured Hudyaka dancers of Panglao, Bohol raising the Mural Painted roll-up, followed by a vibrant local festive celebration with mob dancers showcasing the brand's jingle.

One month on: World Vision assists more than 9,000 Typhoon Odette-affected families

World Vision supported more than 9,000 typhoon-affected families in the provinces of Bohol, Cebu, Negros Occidental, and Surigao del Norte

World Vision provided life-saving essentials including emergency shelter kits, hygiene kits, kitchen kits, water purification kits, food packs, and non-food items including mosquito nets and blankets.

World Vision is concerned with the wellbeing of the affected population especially children, as many communities are still reeling from the impact of the typhoon.

A month after Typhoon Odette (international name Rai) entered Philippine shores and left billions worth of agriculture and infrastructure damages, World Vision supported more than 9,000 families including 10,912 children with life-saving relief aid in the provinces of Bohol, Cebu, Negros Occidental, and Surigao del Norte.

Comendador, Ramirez humble rivals in 39th National MILO Marathon Tagbilaran race

Emmanuel Comendador and Mereeis Ramirez proved that the rains were not much of a challenge as they clinched the top spots of the 21K centerpiece event of the 39th National MILO Marathon Tagbilaran leg on Sunday. About 6,400 runners graced the capital city of Bohol and shared their love and passion for running.

Comendador is no stranger to winning in his home city. He recorded back-to-back wins in 2013 and 2014. This year, the 26-year-old Boholano nabbed his third straight win with a time of 01:15:24, beating Chobie Dueñas (01:22:10) who placed second, and Candelario Logroño (01:22:12) who finished third.

#VisitBohol2015 Fair In Glorietta Opens

2015 starts with many dreaming of vacations to be done this year. And I am one of them, and January is the perfect time to get ready with plans of traveling. And with local destinations are easier and affordable to plan, why not cosider having a trip to Bohol?

Yes, Bohol province which is home to many beautiful beaches, historical sites and good food. A province that has made their name known as a tourist haven with the whole island as a tourism playground. This year, they kick off 2015 with their campain for Visit Bohol 2015 at the Bohol Travel Fair 2015.

Launched  this January 9led by Gov. Edgar Chatto, “Visit Bohol 2015” seeks to position the province as a top-notch tourist destination with its amazing natural attractions and its friendly and honest people.

AKSYON PILIPINAS: Earthquake Alert Cebu-Negros

A 6.8 earthquake just hit the Visayas Region this morning with the epicenter at 72 KM North of Dumagete City in Negros Island.  According to Pacific Tsunami Warning Center there is no Tsunami warning levels but wants to practice caution:

NO DESTRUCTIVE WIDESPREAD TSUNAMI THREAT EXISTS BASED ON
 HISTORICAL EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI DATA.


 HOWEVER - EARTHQUAKES OF THIS SIZE SOMETIMES GENERATE LOCAL
 TSUNAMIS THAT CAN BE DESTRUCTIVE ALONG COASTS LOCATED WITHIN
 A HUNDRED KILOMETERS OF THE EARTHQUAKE EPICENTER. AUTHORITIES
 IN THE REGION OF THE EPICENTER SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS
 POSSIBILITY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.


THIS WILL BE THE ONLY BULLETIN ISSUED FOR THIS EVENT UNLESS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.


THE JAPAN METEOROLOGICAL AGENCY MAY ALSO ISSUE TSUNAMI MESSAGES
FOR THIS EVENT TO COUNTRIES IN THE NORTHWEST PACIFIC AND SOUTH
CHINA SEA REGION.  IN CASE OF CONFLICTING INFORMATION... THE 
MORE CONSERVATIVE INFORMATION SHOULD BE USED FOR SAFETY.  


(from PTWC)


Two other after shocks, a 5.6 Magnitude earthquake, and 4.8 Magnitude earthquake were also recorded with epicenters also near the original. No official numbers of damage and casualties were reported yet many expressed and reported the event online via social networking sites.


If you are living in the said areas of Panay, Negros, Cebu and Bohol and felt the tremors, do contact local authority for help and report any damages. We at AKSYON PILIPINAS will also post information from affected areas.

(from AKSYON PILIPINAS)

Blessed Perdo Calungsod and six others To Be Canonized by The Pope

Another Thing to be thankful this Christmas is the announcement of the beatified people now to be canonized by Pope Benedict XVI. And one of them is our Blessed Pedro Calungsod, He  was beatified on March 5, 2000. His origins are debated if it is Cebu, Iloilo or Bohol, he and his companion Blessed Diego Luis de San Vitores faced martyrdom in the Marianas Islands.

Blessed Pedro Calungsod will be the country's second canonized saint next to San Lorenzo Ruiz (Beatified and Canonized by Pope John Paul II).  Along with him are other beatified people and others given the Title of Servant of God. People are still waiting for the official canonization rite of the Vatican.

Complete list of the causes of saints below: