The Bogo Times Blog

Super Metro, a retail chain owned by Vicsal Development Corp., opened its latest branch last Tuesday (July 23, 2013) in Gairan, Bogo City . It is the fourth branch in the province of Cebu and the 13th in the country.  Outside Super Metro - Bogo City Opening Day The 2-storey building spans 3,500 square meters where 60% of its items are consumer goods ( fashion apparels, houseware and appliances) and 40% is food items. "Mayor Celestino Martinez Jr. welcomed the new entrant as an enhancement of Bogo City’s economy. “With its developed agricultural and coastal industries, Bogo is now in transit to becoming the trade metro of other municipalities such as Borbon and Medellin. Neighbors are coming here to buy and sell. The hypermarket manifests our potential as a retail hub,” he said. Martinez also mentioned the expansion of the Polambato port , which is a work in progress, as a significant factor in Bogo’s economic transformation. He said the P260-million proj...

Bogo City will soon have a taste of Philippines' fastest-growing BBQ fast food chain - Mang Inasal . Serving chicken, pork barbeque and other Filipino favorites, Mang Inasal was first established on December12, 2003 in Iloilo City. It is best known for its Chicken barbecue and unlimited rice. Mang Inasal Bogo City will soon be serving the bbq-loving Bogohanons across Gaisano Bogo. Email: mibogo88@yahoo.com *Prices may vary in selected stores. HIRING: Service Crew (Bogo branch) Qualifications: Male / Female Single 18 – 25 years old At least 5’2 in height College level With good interpersonal skills Service oriented and can work with less supervision A highly motivated person With experience as service crew in any food establishments. Visit Mynimo:  http://www.mynimo.com/jobs/view/64106

Video transcript: CEBU , the premier province of the Philippines, invites you to visit and experience the sublime culture and its dream destinations. Kabanhawan Festival - Minglanilla Photo source:  Sugat Kabanhawan sa Minglanilla Welcome to the Sugat Capital of the South - Minglanilla . The town where people flock to meet the risen Lord. Bukilat Cave - Tudela, Camotes Find yourself in the lost horizon or the poet's haven called the Camotes Group of Islands . Lake Danao or the Lover's Lake, exquisite beaches and underground caves that cover most of the island.  The unspoiled, historic and Heritage City of the South , Carcar ,  breathes life to a city of dynamic people and cultured community.  Capitancillo Islet - Bogo City Renew your spiritual journey in Bogo , the Pilgrim City of the North . The captivating beauty and historic Capitancillo Islet . Experience the countryside feeling in Malabuyoc , wher...

The country’s longest ultra-marathon race, SN250, started yesterday (June 14, 2013) in the Municipality of Santander and will end in the City of Bogo . This is the country's first 250-km race and is considered as a race of the toughest ultra-marathoners in the country. It's not an easy way in for the participants because of the strict screening process. One of the main qualifications of the participants is that they should have joined at least two 100-km ultra-marathon races. The organizers were able to gather only twenty participants for the said race and nine of them are from Cebu.  The participants are: Rhoda Oporto-Cabalero (women’s champion in the 3rd Labor Day Coast to Coast 65K Ultramarathon race), Bryan Kho, Wilnar Iglesia, Roger Villareal, Lope Noay, Joel Ouano, Zenchen Lagapa, Anthony Alindada, Januarius Padilla, Randy Rubio, Kathie Villaflor, Jonathan Guardo, Joel Cuyos, Rodney Cabahug, Tony Galon, Edwin Colina, Ron Illana, Lyra Valles, Benedic...

City of Bogo's Jan Godfrey Seno defeated Japan's Koki Matsuda, 5-7, 6-3, 6-1,  to capture the 3rd Malacca ATF Asian 14-Under Series Tennis Championship boys singles title. He survived a 3-hour battle against the Japanese. Seno is the first Filipino to win the title. Jan Godfrey Seno Photo Source:   www.sports247.my Prior to the win, Seno beat Malaysia’s No. 1 Ryan Lee Yip Heng in the first round then edged Abdul Shukor Zubair, 6-1, 6-2 in the second round. He then defeated Wan Muhammad Fakhrul ,6-3, 6-2, in the quarterfinals and beat compatriot Michael Ealla of Manila, 6-1, 6-1, to arrange a finals showdown with Koki. - SunStar Cebu News links: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/423175/cebuano-seno-captures-1st-intl-crown-at-malacca-net http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/2013/06/08/seno-makes-history-malacca-286443 http://www.sports247.my/2013/06/godfrey-nails-title-in-style/

A week of fun and awesome activities. This is how Bogohanons celebrate their fiesta. Bangkarera 2013 @ Polambato Photo by Rodge Tonacao Ready, Set, Go! Photo by Rodge Tonacao Up High Eat My Dust Miss Bogo Tourism 2013 The Gorgeous Ladies  Yeng Constantino Rocking Bogo City Photo by Allison Oporto Follow  @allisonvanic042 More photos to be uploaded.

Miss Mary Carmel Allora Llopes is Miss Bogo Tourism 2013. L-R 3rd runner up  Mea Plaza , 1st runner up  Cecil Lyn Ponpon , Ms Bogo Tourism 2013 Mary Carmel Allora  Llopes , 2nd runner up  Norecel Mae Cortez Ybanez , 4th runner up  Kemberly Quiamco Gillamac Ms Bogo Tourism 2013 Mary Carmel Allora Llopes Mary Carmel Allora Llopes in her evening gown Photo by Rodge Tonacao 1st runner up Cecil Lyn Ponpon 2nd runner up Norecel Mae Cortez Ybanez 3rd runner up Mea Plaza 4th runner up Kemberly Quiamco Gillamac Question and Answer portion for the reigning Miss Bogo Tourism 2013 Photos by: Rodney Ramos  & Rodge Tonacao Source: Ms. Bogo Tourism FB page

by  Heizeru Nut Once upon a time naa koy pinalanggang konsehal sa Bogo City nga diabetic.. pagka-January nadisgrasya sa motor ug nasamad sa tiil.. Ang samad sa tiil nidako, nidako ug nidako..iyang gipacheck sa doctor ug gipainom ug tambal.kalooy sa akong pinalanggang konsehal Wala naayo sa tambal ang iyang samad ug nidako pa jud ug nawala ang isa ka kumingking... iyang gipatambalan nalang sa bisaya nga pamaagi. hangtod nahurot kapatay ang 3 ka daliri sa right foot sa akong pinalanggang konsehal. Hon. Romeo "Tinggoy" Alarde Naabot na ang election ug naa gihapon ang samad ni konsehal. didto sa isa ka brgy sa Bogo City gipasayaw cla ug chacha..ang akong pinalanggang konsehal nisayaw bisan pa sa dako nga samad sa iyang tiil.. iyang giantos para lang malingaw ang mga taw nga iyang gihigugma, ang mga bogohanons. maski naabtan pa sila sa kusog nga uwan sa isa ka brgy. ug napuno sa lapok ang tiil, iyaha gihapon gipadayon ug diskorso sa tunga2x sa kadaghan sa mga ta...

CITY OF BOGO  and  SOLID BOGO BUSINESS ASSOCIATION Inc. presents CELEBRITY ACTORS vs IPI COMMERCIAL TEAM BASKETBALL GAME 2013 May 18, 2013 (Saturday), 8:00 PM Don Celestino Martinez Sports Complex Ticket Prices Upper Box: Php.150 Lower Box: Php. 300 Tickets available at: R&F Fashion House R&F Pharmacy Bogo Cycle Center Bogo Glass Center Saint Vincent Pure Drinking Water and all SBBA store outlets.

Miss Bogo Tourism 2013 Candidates with Mayor Junie Martinez #1 Christine Carmille L. Espiritu #2 Cecil Lyn Olivar Ponpon #3 Shiny Faye D Sepulveda #4 Odessa Niña V Pilapil #5 Kemberly Gillamac #6 Vanessa D Villart #7 Cherry May Gabutan #8 Provimi Y Granada #9 Mea Sy Plaza #10 Jasmine A Villar #11 Manel Monsanto #12 Princess Mae Ybañez #13 Jey Ann Avenido #14 Mary Carmel Allora Llopez #15 Kathreen Claire Po Ms Bogo Tourism 2013 pictorials video from Rodney Ramos on Vimeo. Visit  Ms. Bogo Tourism 2013 Official Facebook Page . Photo credits: Ms. Bogo Tourism 2013 FB page

Mayor Junie Martinez emerged victorious in this year's City of Bogo midterm polls.  He won by 14,229 votes over Daphne Salimbangon ( source: COMELEC website ). The official tally showed a total of 25,177 (69.69%) votes for Martinez and 10,948 (30.31%) for Salimbangon.  Mayor Junie Martinez Mayor Junie's running mate, Vice-Mayor Santiago Sevilla, also emerged victorious over Victor Elliot Lepiten III. Sevilla garnered 20,604 (63.90%) votes, while Lepiten has 11,640 (36.10%).  Vice Mayor Santiago Sevilla Here are the winners of the SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD ALARDE, TINGGOY 21956 8.51% OLIAMOT, SUNNY 18668 7.23% ACUSAR, LYNDON HEE 18214 7.06% GULANE, DODONG 15944 6.18% RODRIGUEZ, DOC BEN 15501 6.01% ALMIRANTE, YOYONG 15159 5.87% VERDIDA, CRES 14631 5.67% OPORTO, LITO 14369 5.57% MAYOL, DIGOY 12553 4.86% MINGUEZ, RITO 12136 4.70% No. 1 City Councilor   Tinggoy Alarde ...