This was after the province and its Local Government Units (LGUs) were recognized for their strong commitment to public safety during the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) Central Visayas Assessment and DRRM Partners Appreciation Awarding Ceremony on February 16, 2026, at the Golden Prince Hotel in Cebu City.
Bohol received a Plaque of Recognition alongside other LGUs during the ceremony, which honored outstanding performance in local DRRM.
Several Bohol LGUs were likewise recognized for their performance.
‘Gold’ awardees included Alburquerque, Alicia, Anda, Baclayon, Batuan, Buenavista, Calape, Candijay, Carmen, Dauis, Loboc, Carlos P. Garcia, San Miguel, Trinidad, and Tagbilaran City.
‘Silver’ awardees were Antequera, Balilihan, Bien Unido, Bilar, Catigbian, Clarin, Corella, Danao, Dimiao, Garcia Hernandez, Getafe, Guindulman, Inabanga, Jagna, Lila, Loay, Loon, Mabini, Maribojoc, Panglao, San Isidro, Sagbayan, Sevilla, Sikatuna, Ubay, and Valencia.
‘Clear’ awardees included Cortes, Dagohoy, Duero, Pilar, Sierra Bullones, Talibon, and Tubigon.
In a Facebook post, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) head Dr. Anthony Damalerio expressed gratitude to national and regional partners for their support.
“Thank you, Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Asec. Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV, Regional Director (RD), Joel Mamon, and former OCD 7 RD Joel Erestain. Thank you, Gov. Aris Aumentado, Bohol PDRRMC Chairman, for the continued trust and strong support to PDRRMO and TaRSIER 117,” he said.
The event, originally scheduled for February 6, was rescheduled following Typhoon Basyang’s impact, as local officials prioritized emergency response operations.
The awarding was organized by RDRRMC-Central Visayas in coordination with OCD 7, highlighting sustained efforts to enhance resilience and emergency management systems across the region.
Under Aumentado’s leadership, the recognition reaffirms Bohol’s continuing efforts to build disaster-resilient communities through coordinated planning, preparedness, and response mechanisms as aligned with the Strategic Governance Roadmap. (𝐏𝐈𝐌𝐎/𝐉𝐒𝐒)
