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Every August 19, the world marks World Photography Day. The date goes back to 1839, when the French government acquired and publicly released the rights to the daguerreotype, one of the first real photo processes, so the whole world could use it freely. Not a bad birthday for the art form. So this feels like a good time to clear up something a lot of people around here get wrong: who actually owns a photo, and what your rights are, whether you're holding the camera or standing in front of it. Quick note first. This is a plain-language rundown, not legal advice. Everything here follows the Philippine IP Code and guidance from IPOPHL, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines. That's the government agency that handles copyrights, trademarks, and patents in the country, and they're the ones who register and help protect creative work like photos. If you ever have a real dispute, talk to a lawyer or IPOPHL directly. You own it the...

Bogo City police have arrested a man tagged as the suspect in a string of crimes across two barangays , including the stabbing of two senior citizens and a robbery, following a thorough investigation and a successful hot pursuit operation . The suspect is now in the custody of the Bogo City Police Station (Bogo CPS). He was booked for Robbery with Frustrated Homicide on August 8, 2026. According to police, he is linked to the stabbing of two senior citizens in Brangay Nailon, an attack on another resident, and a robbery in Barangay Don Pedro . Authorities said he was informed of his rights and is now set to face all the cases filed against him. PLTCOL Maria Teresa G. Tan , Acting Chief of Police of the Bogo City Police Station, said the police will continue strengthening their campaign against criminality and protecting the peace and safety of every Bogohanon . "Ang kalinaw ug kaluwasan sa atong komunidad nagpabiling prayoridad sa Bogo CPS. Magpadayon kami sa pagtrabaho uban sa ...

Barangay Cogon in Bogo City is gearing up for one of its biggest weeks of the year. In honor of its patron, Señor San Roque , the barangay celebrates its fiesta from August 7 to 16, 2026, with a full run of nights that has something for just about everyone, whether you are there for the food, the dancing, or the show. Things kick off on August 7 with the Opening Salvo and Mayor's Nite at the Barangay Cogon Covered Court, starting at 8PM. Bogo City Mayor Mayel Martinez headlines the night, and the crowd can look forward to a Zumba Competition to get the fiesta moving right from the start. That same night, the 2nd Food Market Festival opens along Corner Banakod near the NFA, and it runs every night from August 7 to 16, 6PM until midnight. This is the part a lot of people will be waiting for. Fifteen establishments are joining in, so there is plenty to go around: SUSHInimo, 22 Chomp Street, 2SR Peanuts, Boba Bee, Gelig's Adobong Puwa, D'FROST Milktea Station, Joy's Plac...

Lace up your running shoes, Bogohanons . On August 29, 2026, the community comes together for " Run for Faith: Rebuild for Tomorrow ," a fun run for a cause at the Bogo City Amphitheater . The event marks the launching of the Archdiocesan Shrine of San Vicente Ferrer (ASSVF) church reconstruction, and it also celebrates the 20th anniversary of the shrine's elevation as an Archdiocesan Shrine. Every step taken that morning goes toward rebuilding a place of worship that means a great deal to Northern Cebu . The run starts early. Assembly is at 4:00 AM, followed by a Zumba warm-up at 4:30 AM, and the gun start at 5:00 AM. Runners can choose from three categories: 3K, 5K, and 10K. Registration fees are ₱800 for the 3K, ₱900 for the 5K, and ₱1,000 for the 10K. The deadline for registration is August 22, 2026, so sign up early. You can register at any of these outlets: the ASSVF Souvenir Shop, Dela Rama Cake Shop near Rizal Park , Kuchefnero near Prince Express Inn, Lea Pharma...

Barangay Cogon Punong Barangay Allain Ree F. Torion has issued a public statement calling on residents to stay alert following a series of robberies by unidentified persons within Bogo City . Addressing his constituents as "mga tinahud kong Cogonanons," Kap Torion acknowledged the fear and worry the incidents have stirred across the city and asked everyone to keep watch over one another. In his message, he reminded residents that safety starts at home and in the neighborhood. He laid out five practical steps for households to follow. Make sure all windows and doors are locked before going to sleep or leaving the house.  Keep cash and other valuables in a secure place. Install lights around the property or just outside the home. Stay alert to any suspicious behavior.  Report anything unusual to authorities right away so action can be taken quickly. ...

Let's be honest. Nobody really reads blogs these days. People scroll. They tap a photo, maybe drop a heart, and they are gone in two seconds. I get it. I do the same thing half the time. I see my own numbers too. Some posts sit there for a week with, like, six views. And three of those are probably me checking if the formatting looks okay. And look, I am not exactly consistent either. If you scroll through my post history, you will find months, maybe even years , where I wrote nothing at all. Too lazy, or I just lost the appetite for it. It happens. So why do I keep coming back to this? Good question. I ask myself the same thing. Part of it is the few of you who actually read to the bottom. I do not know who you all are, but you are out there, and honestly that is enough for me. A few real readers beat a thousand scrollers any day. Part of it is just that I like it. Writing stuff down is fun for me. Weird hobby, I know. Part of it is that it clears my head. I sit down stress...

Wedding photographers, videographers, planners, florists, parish appointed wedding coordinators, and members of the Family and Life Apostolate gathered at the Parish of the Holy Family of Nazareth in La Paz, Bogo City for an accreditation seminar for church wedding coordinators. The session was held under the district-based program of the Archdiocese of Cebu for Far North Cebu, District VI. Fr. Glenn Guanzon of the Archdiocesan Commission on Worship delivered the first and second conferences, Edson Marañon gave the pastoral reminders, and Fr. Japheth Geonzon , parish priest of St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Lambusan, San Remigio , delivered the third. All three are named in the commission's published guidelines for church weddings. The seminar gathered nearly everyone who has a hand in a church wedding. Familiar faces from the Northern Cebu photography scene filled much of the room. Among those present were Christopher Damayo of iClick Photography and his team, Dee Quinop...

Registration is now open for  City of Bogo's Mobile Legends Tournament. The tournament is open to all residents and non-residents of Bogo City.  Interested gamers may register at Hey! Jang located just beside the Bogo City Amphitheatre - look for April Kaye Racaza. You may also contact +639382215726 Registration Fee is at 300 PER PERSON.  Each team is given the freedom to register either 5 Team Members or 6. Free registration is awarded to the 6th member of each team. Upon registration, please provide a photocopy of your valid ID and your latest cedula. Registration forms will be provided and filled out in the Registration Venue. For other inquiries, you may visit the designated registration site or message the number provided above.

Dep-Ed Bogo presents DepEd-Bogo Couple 2019.  Coronation night is on October 3rd, 2019 at Don Celestino Sports and Cultural Center. DepEd-Bogo Couple 2019 People's Choice Award You may vote for your favorite DepEd-Bogo Couple through their facebook page:  DepEd-Bogo Couple 2019 Official photos of the candidates depict Philippine Culture with the theme “The President and the First Lady”. The Mechanics 1. LIKE the Official page of the Search for DepEd-Bogo Couple 2019. 2. Click the photo of your favorite couple and REACT. 3. For every REACTION there’s a corresponding point. 👍LIKES - 1 point ❤️LOVE - 2 points 😲WOW - 3 points 😂HAHA, 😔SAD, 🤬ANGRY & SHARES will not be given any points. 4. Using of autolikes will disqualify the candidate for this award. 5. The pageant committee promotes love and respect thus, discouraging any candidate/family member to post hateful/derogatory/malicious comments on other candida...

The City of Bogo through the Human Resources and Management Office, headed by Slavsky Ybanez, will once again be hosting the Civil Service Licensure Examination  on March 15th, 2020. Requirements At least 18 years old at the time of filing of application Fully accomplished Application Form (CS Form No. 100, Revised September 2016, downloadable from the CSC website). Click here to download the form. Four (4) pieces of recently taken (not more than three months ago) passport sized (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) I.D. pictures in white background, showing the applicant’s bare face (without eye glasses or any accessory that may cover facial features), and with handwritten name tag legibly showing the applicant’s signature over printed full name Original and photocopy of any of the following valid I.D. cards: Driver’s License/Temporary Driver’s License, Passport, PRC License, SSS I.D., GSIS I.D. (UMID), Voter’s I.D/Certification, BIR/Taxpayer’s I.D., PhilHealth I.D., current Company...

The City of Bogo undertakes a 4-Day Basic Incident Command System Module Course to be ready and equipped should be in an event of a disaster. This is facilitated by the Office of the Civil Defense Region 7. This is to formulate and develop a standardized system for communication, command, and control despite the differences between the structures of the many departments and other response agencies involved in response and recovery efforts in times of disaster. The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized hierarchical structure that allows for a cooperative response activities without compromising the decision-making authority of the local command. ICS ensures that the most pressing needs are met, and that precious resources are used without duplication or waste. Source:  City Government of Bogo FB Page

STUDENT PERMIT Requirements: - NSO Birth Certificate - Medical Certificate LTO FEE: ₱ 317.63 RENEWAL OF LICENSE Requirements: - Non-Prof / Prof License - Medical Certificate - Drug Test LTO FEE: ₱ 652.63 ADVANCE RENEWAL / NOT EXPIRED ₱ 727.63 ( One (1) Day to One (1) Year ) ₱ 802.63 ( One (1) Year to Two (2) Years) RENEWAL OF MV REGISTRATION Requirements: - Photocopy of OR/CR - Insurance - Emission Testing - MVIS FEES WILL BE BASED ON WHAT TYPE OF VEHICLE TO BE REGISTERED. Venue will be announced soon. Keep posted for updates.

Concentrix Cebu will hold a special recruitment activity on Thursday, September 29, 2019 from 8:00AM to 5:00PM at the Bogo City Hall Lobby. Qualifications: 18 years old and above (NO AGE LIMIT) High School Graduate (old curriculum) Senior High School Graduate (new curriculum) computer literate is an advantage All applicants who will be endorsed to IT Park for examination will be given 500 pesos GCash credit and more! This comes with a relocation package, Apply now! About Concentrix Concentrix is a global and independently branded company that focuses on providing outsourced business process services. It has over 30 years of expertise across a wide number of industry verticals including Automotive, Banking and Financial Services, Government and Public Sector, Healthcare and Pharmaceutical, Insurance, Media and Communications, Retail and eCommerce, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Travel, Transportation, and Tourism. Concentrix has won the following ...

POLAMBATO PORT RORO AND PUMPBOAT SCHEDULE Updated September 3, 2019 For inquiries, contact Polambato Port thru: Phone: (0935) 363 6276 source: City Government of Bogo FB Page

Working from home or freelancing has become the "IN" thing these past years.  Because of this, co-working spaces are springing up like mushrooms in the urban areas lately. Just this August, Co-Co Hub , City of Bogo's first co-working space opened for business. The Bogo Times heard of this awesome news thanks to BOGOHAKNOWNKO.COM . So TBT decided to experience the co-working & co-learning environment.  Co-Co Hub is a good place for students who need a quiet place for studying and project-making. It's also perfect for freelancers or professionals who are working remotely. You can also play board games like chess and Monopoly.  The best thing about Co-Co Hub is the Internet speed. The Bogo Times tested its internet connection speed via Speedtest.Net and here's the result: And did we mention that coffee(brewed) is free? And UNLIMITED!  WiFi Voucher rates: 3 hrs for 50 pesos 12 hrs for 150 pesos 1 week for 950 pesos. ...