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Bohol Province Donates Land for New Tagbilaran City Hall of Justice
The Bohol provincial government has formalized its donation of a province-owned property to the Supreme Court for construction of a new Hall of Justice in Tagbilaran City. The transfer was finalized through a deed of donation signed on Thursday.
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TAGBILARAN CITY — The provincial government of Bohol has officially transferred ownership of a prime parcel of land to the Supreme Court of the Philippines to pave the way for construction of a new Hall of Justice in the city.
Governor Aris Aumentado executed the Deed of Donation on Thursday, October 29, formally ceding the province-owned property, which sits at the base of Mt. Banat-i in Tagbilaran City, to the high court. The donation was executed to facilitate the judiciary's expansion efforts in the provincial capital.
The transfer represents a significant commitment by the Bohol provincial administration to support infrastructure development for the justice system. The Hall of Justice will serve as a centralized facility for various courts and judicial offices currently operating in separate locations across the city.
The specific timeline for construction and the detailed scope of the project have not yet been disclosed. The donation underscores the provincial government's collaboration with the national judiciary to enhance access to justice services for residents of Bohol.