The Bogo Times

City of Bogo 's name origin has always been embedded in the heart and soul of every Bogohanon.  It is no mystery that the name points to the Bogo trees that thrived in the place where early people came to trade. The tree is called by other names in different provinces and countries.  English Garuga Indonesia Kayu kambing (Sulawesi, Moluccas), ki langit (Sundanese), wiyu (Javanese). Papua New Guinea Garuga Philippines Bogo (Cebuano), Burus (Iloko), Abilo (Tagalog). Trade Name Kedondong The scientific name of this tree is Garuga floribunda Decne, which early botanists found abundant in Iloilo, northern Mindanao and the Central Visayas. Below is the Taxonomy Hierarchy of the Bogo Tree: Kingdom: Plantae    ↪ Phylum: Magnoliophyta       ↪ Class: Magnoliatae          ↪Order : Sapindales             ↪Family: Burseraceae           ...

A 7-Eleven store is set to open soon at P. Rodriguez St., Bogo City . The store is located just across Gaisano Bogo. From its grand launch at Escario Central last year, 7-Eleven has now more than 10 branches in Cebu.  7-Eleven Bogo City, Cebu 7 - Eleven is the world's largest operator, franchisor, and licensor of convenience stores with more than 50,000 outlets worldwide. The store started in 1927 and got its name because it opened from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m., which was considered to be "extended hours" back in the mid-1900s. 7-Eleven started to stay open for 24 hours on 1963 at a store in Austin, Texas. Read the story here: Open Around the Clock . Here's an interesting read about 7-Eleven:  11 Facts About 7-Eleven on 7/11 resources: 7-Eleven Official sWebsite Wikipedia

Bogo City's Clyde Dungog is one of the 24 candidates for this year's QUEEN of Cebu. The Pageant for Alternatives will be held in Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino on November 9, 2013.  Bogo City's Own Clyde "Fuschia Ravena" Dungog AKA: Kyriaki "Corrina" Tsopei (Miss Universe 1964) Support our fellow Bogohanon  by hitting the like button here: Queen of Cebu on Facebook   (please click the link). Photo courtesy of Dan Douglas Ong

Sixty-three (63) passengers and eighteen(18) crew members were safely brought back to Polambato port after MV Super Shuttle Ferry 10, a vessel of Asian Marine Transport Corporation, ran aground while leaving the wharf in Bogo City . MV Super Shuttle Ferry 10 All passengers and crew members  survived unscathed. The vessel was maneuvering away from Polambato wharf at 3:30 p.m. yesterday on its way to Palompon, Leyte when it drifted and touched bottom.   Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) Regional Director Nannette Villamor Diopol sent maritime safety specialists to investigate if the vessel is still seaworthy after the incident.  Sun Star reported that  Asian Marine Transport Corporation  vessels will be held in port until they pass the re-inspection and additional audit. MARINA will conduct a hearing and the  Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will create a Board of Marine Inquiry to determine the cause of the accident. Bogo City i...

Paper-and-Pencil Test (PPT)  for PROFESSIONAL (Second Level) and SUBPROFESSIONAL (First Level) The CSE-PPT is conducted nationwide twice or thrice a year subject to the approval of the Commission. Date of Examination:   October 13, 2013 Testing Center:  Cebu City Filing of Applications Deadline:  August 23, 2013 (8:00am - 3:00pm) Place of Filing:  Bogo City Hall ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants are advised to check carefully whether they meet the admission requirements stated below. Only those who meet the admission requirements should apply for the examination.  Approval of applications may be recalled any time upon discovery of applicant’s disqualification.  Accordingly, the examination fees paid shall be forfeited.  Must be Filipino citizen; Must be at least 18 years of age on the date of filing of application; for April 14, 2013 CSE-PPT, applicants must be born on or...

It is regarded by many as a mystical islet and is considered as one of the major diving sites in Cebu province. Located ten kilometers southeast of mainland Bogo lies the breathtaking islet of Capitancillo which has become a relic of the rich history of the City of Bogo .  Capitancillo Islet, Bogo City, Cebu Legend has it that the islet was named after a Spanish captain of a trading vessel or Galleon during the early years of the Spanish era. His name is Capitan Basillo . The captain disrespected Datu Bugtopasan, one of the early Chieftains of Mactan, who was known to have magical powers. Capitan Basillo then sneakily left the island. Enraged, the Datu pursued Capitan Basillo's vessel by riding his enchanted white horse over the strong waves. He then cursed and put a spell on the Spanish captain and his vessel followed by roaring thunder and bolts of lightning. The galleon was stuck and then transformed to what is now known as the Islet of Capitancillo , named after the ...

The Philippine Science High School System (PSHSS) is now accepting applicants for the National Competitive Examination (NCE) for S.Y. 2014 - 2015. Deadline for the filing of application has been extended to August 12, 2013 . The Philippine Science High School System is a Service Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) whose mandate is to offer on a free scholarship basis for secondary course with special emphasis on subjects pertaining to the Sciences with the end view of preparing its students for a Science career.  This is according to Section 2 of Republic Act 3661 that established the first Philippine Science High School campus in 1964. The program is open to all grade 6 pupils who belong to the top 10% of the graduating class or those who have special aptitudes in science and math. The St. Louise de Marillac College in Bogo City has been identified as the venue for the examination for northern Cebu applicants. Northern Cebu applica...