AMID rising global tensions that may affect fuel supply and commodity prices, the Provincial Government of Bohol, under the leadership of Governor Aris Aumentado, convened a coordination meeting with concerned agencies and industry stakeholders on March 12 at the Governor’s Office in the Provincial Capitol.
Present during the meeting were Provincial Administrator Asteria Caberte, Provincial Legal Officer Atty. Handel Lagunay, Governor’s Office Chief of Staff Atty. Filipina Asoy-Piollo, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Bohol Provincial Director Vierna Ligan, Office of the Provincial Agriculturist Head Liza Quirog, Office of the Provincial Veterinarian Head Dr. Meydalin Paman, Petron Terminal Manager John Ryan Herrera, Shell Terminal Manager Rey Labajo Jr., representatives from Alturas Group of Companies, Lite Shipping Corporation, AG Shoppers Mart, as well as officials from DENR-CENRO, BFAR-PFO, DA-PATCO Bohol represented by Roman Dabalos, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).
Discussions focused on the implementation of the Price Act, monitoring of prices of basic commodities, fuel, and other essential goods, as well as ensuring sufficient supply and preventing hoarding amid possible impacts of the international situation on global markets.
Governor Aumentado announced plans to convene the province’s mayors to strengthen and unify monitoring efforts across municipalities to help safeguard fair pricing and stabilize an adequate supply of essential commodities aligned with the Capitol’s Strategic Governance Roadmap.
The provincial government is also preparing contingency measures should the situation worsen, including possible assistance to vulnerable sectors such as farmers, fisherfolk, and families of overseas Filipino workers.
The Provincial Government of Bohol continues to coordinate with national agencies and private sector partners to ensure stability in the supply and prices of essential goods across the province, a UNESCO Global Geopark. (PR)
