Bohol gets P196-M aid for rice 

program under 2026 LGSF

By Elvira C. Bongosia

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol (PIA) — The Provincial Government of Bohol has secured P196 million in financial assistance under the Fiscal Year 2026 Local Government Support Fund–Financial Assistance (LGSF-FA) Bagong Pilipinas Rice Program approved by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

“Kita nalipay nga nakadawat ang Provincial Government of Bohol og P196 milyon nga pondo gikan sa national government alang sa Bagong Pilipinas Rice Program,” Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado said in a Facebook post.

(We are happy that the Provincial Government of Bohol received P196 million in funding from the national government for the Bagong Pilipinas Rice Program.)

“Kini kwarta sa katawhan nga gitugyan kanato, mao nga maningkamot kita nga magamit kining maong pondo alang sa pagpalambo sa atong probinsya ug sa pagprovide og dugang ug barato nga suplay sa pagkaon diri sa Bohol,” he added.

(This is the people’s money entrusted to us, so we will strive to use this fund for the development of our province and to provide an additional and affordable food supply here in Bohol.)

The funding, which will be downloaded directly to the province through digital transfer, aims to accelerate priority rice development initiatives.

The assistance is expected to strengthen local rice production, enhance farmer support programs, improve agricultural infrastructure, and reinforce food security across Bohol.

It also highlights continued collaboration between national and local governments, and supports the province’s push to prioritize agriculture as a key driver of economic growth and rural development, aligned with Bohol’s Strategic Governance Roadmap.

President Marcos expanded the LGSF to expand support for priority programs, including additional rice assistance, health facility upgrades, disaster preparedness initiatives, and improvements to critical infrastructure such as energy and water supply systems.

Speaking during the launch of the “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Bayan Makikinabang” initiative at Malacañan Palace on Monday, the President reaffirmed his commitment to ensure public funds are spent on programs that directly benefit Filipinos. (ECB/PIA7-Bohol)

Bohol Gov. Erico Aristotle Aumentado attends the launch of the “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Bayan Makikinabang” initiative at Malacañan Palace on Monday, where the province secured P196 million in assistance under the FY 2026 Local Government Support Fund–Financial Assistance Bagong Pilipinas Rice Program approved by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Erico Aristotle Aumentado Facebook page)

NIA project in Bohol to irrigate 

550 hectares, boost farm productivity

By Elvira C. Bongosia

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol (PIA) — Construction of the Bonot-Bonot Small Reservoir Irrigation Project (SRIP) in Barangay Rufohill, Buenavista, is progressing steadily, with major civil works ongoing as of 17 February 2026.

The National Irrigation Administration in Central Visayas (NIA-7) reported that current activities include dam embankment rectification, installation of seepage drain channels, rock toe repair, boulder hauling, and rehabilitation of access roads leading to the project site and borrow area.

The project was 53.35% complete as of Jan. 31, 2026, and is targeted for completion by April 15, 2026.

NIA-7 said that despite weather-related delays, work continues to ensure the structure’s quality and stability.

Once completed, the irrigation facility is expected to serve about 550 hectares of farmland and directly benefit around 220 farmers, or approximately 500 farming families, by improving water supply for rice production.

The Bonot-Bonot SRIP is designed as a zoned earthfill dam with a capacity of 7.361 meters. It aims to reduce farmers’ dependence on rainfall and help mitigate the effects of climate change on agriculture.

NIA-7 said the project forms part of its broader initiative to strengthen irrigation systems across Central Visayas and enhance the resilience of the region’s farming communities. (ECB/PIA7-Bohol)

The National Irrigation Administration in Central Visayas (NIA-7) reports that the Bonot-Bonot Small Reservoir Irrigation Project in Barangay Rufohill, Buenavista, Bohol is 53.35% complete and targeted for completion by April 15, 2026. (Photo courtesy of NIA-7)