Tagbilaran City and Bohol Province

[sandrin]

Bohol Philipppines - it's the newest tourism craze in Pinas

Please take time to visit the website of Bohol - God’s Little Paradise. Aside from natural wonders like chocolate hills, white sand beaches, caves, and waterfalls, you can also find romantic lighthouses and several historic churches engraved with Baroque designs, please check this link:

http://www.bohol.ph/gallery3.html

It's not a skycraper but the monuments are worth treasures.
Btw, I'm a fan of old buildings. For me it represents grandeur, history, and stability. I don't like tall glass building.

[KulasKusgan]

Goodbye Philippines, Im goin back to Bohol!!! jowk.

:bash:

yeah, i like bohol. i guess its one of the top tourist destination in the archilepago.

[rico]

Wow. It's nice to know that Bohol is finally getting some needed exposure. What about the beaches? Are they comparable to say, Boracay?

[Edmundtanso]

wow what a cool site, will send that to friends here!

[ryanr]

I heard that Bohol has now overtaken Boracay as the top tourist destination in the country. Is that true?

[chymera]

I heard that Bohol has now overtaken Boracay as the top tourist destination in the country. Is that true?

If it has already, I guess its reasonable. It is a very beautiful place after all and has a close proximity to an International Airport ...

[renell]

well.. I haven't heard of that claim before. But it's not surprising, it's gotta have beaches, but unlike Boracay, it has more than that. Chocolate Hills, old ancestral buildings, and an airport to serve the whole island. Also I think it has a circumferential road around the island. I remember there were plans years back.

[ryanr]

yes it does have a circumferential road around the island. In fact they are currently upgrading it to be wider. I think thats why the Ancestrial homes are in jeopardy.

[sandrin]

Boracay is still nice and has become a beach party place for Manila's elite, much like Ibiza. If you want a quiet trip, tour the island of Bohol instead. Scuba diving is superb there too. Don't forget about the elusive tarsier..har,har,har.

They're developing the island as an eco-tourism. In fact, a new highway has been inaugurated as of late. However, the place needs more infrastructure such as hotels to accomodate the demand of growing tourism. I just hope the design will be at par with the intricate design of Baroque monument in Bohol.

I'm not Boholano btw. I'm a native of Quezon City, currently residing in the East Coast. But I like that Bohol website that is maintained by a Dutchman married to a Pinay.

Another promising island is Guimaras. The sweet mango island,,, yum,yum,yum)

[sandrin]

Oh, you can also do your visits inglesias at the historic Spanish Churches in Bohol during the Holy Week.

[Louman]

I went to Bohol the week leading up to the Sinulog festival. I saw the famous Chocolate Hills. It's actually quite nice there even tho the hills weren't brown when I saw them. There's a plan involving opening a golf course around the area. I dunno but the plan sounds bad since it'll ruin the natural setting. In addition to going to Chocolate Hills, I went on a floating restaurant that went through the Loboc River and saw some Tarsiers. Go take a tourism package, it's worth it.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v198/louman84/Pilipinas/DSC02221c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v198/louman84/Pilipinas/DSC02210c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v198/louman84/Pilipinas/DSC02203c.jpg

[sandrin]

Nice pics Louman, the floating restaurant is making me hungry already. Hasn't anybody noticed that when you eat beside the shore or near any massive body of water, it feels like your appetite is unsatiable. It actually makes you eat more and more...

[sandrin]

The main reason why I'd like to promote Bohol is that the province has been neglected for a long period of time. As you know, I'm not Boholano, my father's family is from IloIlo and I always consider myself an Ilongga (tho I cannot speak =(.
The province of Bohol has been over-shadowed by it's neighbor Cebu. The province is so poor that the npas once proliferated in the island. Since their surrender, Bohol is slowly picking up. Blessed with a wonderful nature, tourism is now a major industry that supports the Boholanos.
It is only these past few years that infrastructures such as highways and hotels are beginning to sprout out to accomodate the need of future tourists.

[Æsahættr]

The beach was really fine and all, but there is this seaweed that grows there and its really gross, and theres debris like wood and rocks when the water meets the sand and some garbage too. T_T

Maybe it wuz just the season tho, we went in June.

[sandrin]

Which beach did you go to. There are alot of beaches in Bohol. I haven't heard of such complaints from the people that visited.

Sorry to refute you, but I've been told by alot of visitors that the beaches in Bohol are free of seaweed or any floating debris especially the private Alona beach..

[Æsahættr]

Which beach did you go to. There are alot of beaches in Bohol. I haven't heard such complaints from the people that visited.

Panglao, Alona Key or something like that.

[sandrin]

Bohol taps group to draft P10-M tourism master plan

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol -- Encouraged by a recent increase in tourist arrivals, the provincial government has tapped a private group to draft a tourism master plan for Bohol, which boasts of white sandy beaches, centuries-old churches, and the famous Chocolate Hills.

Governor Erico Aumentado said the master plan would be done by Pacific Consultants International (PCI), which proposes to develop three tourism circuits in the province. These are the Panglao, Balicasag and Pamilacan islands; the Loboc/Baclayon and Tagbilaran circuit; and the Carmen-Chocolate Hills area.

Another area, Ubay, has been identified for agriculture and eco-tourism.

The provincial government has also proposed that the plan include the Anda peninsula and thTubigon-Calape-Clarin-Sagbayan-Danao-Inabanga-Buenavista-Getafe and Talibon areas in the major tourism clusters.

Aumentado said PCI had done master plans for other leading tourism destinations, including Bali in Indonesia and Phuket in Thailand.

The plan is to be completed in a year at a cost of about P10 million, he said.

The Department of Tourism will shoulder P3 million of the cost, each of Bohol's three congressmen will provide P1.5 million, and the provincial government will contribute P2.5 million, he said. With INQ7.net

[Sinjin P.]

I just want to clarify... Are these tarsiers found around the LOBOC RIVER RAINFORESTS?

[richard fischer]

do you have any pictures of the tagbilaran airport with a PALjet on the apron sandrin ? no, well, anyone else please ?

[sandrin]

I haven’t seen any renderings of the new Panglao Airport yet. We have a forumer who is from Bohol maybe he can get some information. I think his name is wornout.

[Æsahættr]

Tagbilaran Aiport is just one building, no baggage carousels or anything, you have to put it on the plane yourself (well you hand it to this guy) and the building is inadequetly airconditioned.

[wornout]

Tagbilaran Aiport is just one building, no baggage carousels or anything, you have to put it on the plane yourself (well you hand it to this guy) and the building is inadequetly airconditioned.

It's really a pity...I am from bohol but I am here in Manila for school and a part time job. hehehe. Sorry guys but I really don't have enough materials to provide here especially about the Panglao airport. The last info that I have about the airport is that it is having a hard time to secure the contiguous land area needed for the construction of the airport because the lot owners are asking very exhorbitant price for their lots. Regarding the circumferential road, most part of it is already complete and it is really comfortable now driving through the whole island. Most tour operators are actually thinking of putting a round-bohol package targeted for the middle market especially those from metro manila and cebu.

Thank you Sandrin for creating this thread and for the great website.

[Canadian Admiral]

I believe these pictures are appropriate for this thread, too bad they got shrunk by photobucket:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1020447.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1020158.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1020334.jpg

Ill post more when i get the time

[Æsahættr]

Oooh, I have some bohol photos too... I just have to find them on my parent's computer.

[Canadian Admiral]

I guess I found more time:

btw how does one stamp their names on these things. I know the pics are ugly but id like to keep them my own.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1020148.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1020149.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1020150.jpg

[Canadian Admiral]

The next photo is a piece of philipphino technology that I havent figured out what the use of is.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1020462.jpg

[Canadian Admiral]

Here are more photos from your island like your weird chocolat hills.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1010520.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1010534.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1010486.jpg

[Canadian Admiral]

Ill post more if people show some interest.

[sandrin]

Wow Canadian admiral, nice pictures eh. Your Bohol shots look dramatic.
Richard, our German forumer is looking for the Tagbiliran airport shot.
Thanks & post some more.

[Canadian Admiral]

I have a lot of random island pictures i took on approach to landing in the airport, i dont know if people would be able to identify the island

[sandrin]

Maybe worn-out, our Bohol native can identify them.
This is the first time I saw the foot of the chocolate hills covered with verdant trees. And the shadow-looking hills at the background look amazing. It's worthy to be posted at promotional website.

You can check out www.bohol.ph

[Canadian Admiral]

Ill compile them in terms of what i saw first and whatnot, here are some more:

some weird bull like creature, some boat at some famous creek, and an artifical island at the resort i went to.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1010770.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1020112.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1020290.jpg

[Canadian Admiral]

more miscellaneous bohol pictures (maybe i hsould start organizing them if im actually posting more)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1020353.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1020355.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1020464.jpg

[KulasKusgan]

beautiful! thanks canadian admiral for sharing your pics.

[jbkayaker12]

Tourism officials of Bohol should also include the rice terraces in the province.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/bohol2.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/bohol1.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/bt1.jpg
Pictures from Discover Philippines Nov-Dec 2004 Issue

[chymera00]

Tourism officials of Bohol should also include the rice terraces in the province.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/bohol2.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/bohol1.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/bt1.jpg
Pictures from Discover Philippines Nov-Dec 2004 Issue
nice looking rice terraces :)

[wornout]

Tourism officials of Bohol should also include the rice terraces in the province.

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/bohol2.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/bohol1.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/v635/jbkayaker12/bt1.jpg
Pictures from Discover Philippines Nov-Dec 2004 Issue

These rice terraces are located in Lila town located about 30-40 kilometers northeast from Tagbilaran City.

[wornout]

http://static.flickr.com/33/48941778_7ad2acc9f2.jpg?v=0

Sagbayan Peak Nature Resort. This is a privately developed nature resort atop an irregularly shaped chocolate hill in Sagbayan town.

[dhoyax]

more pic pls...........

[richard fischer]

Wow Canadian admiral, nice pictures eh. Your Bohol shots look dramatic.
Richard, our German forumer is looking for the Tagbiliran airport shot.
Thanks & post some more.

thank you sandrin for your attention with my hobby "airports in the philippines", very nice of you to ask canadian admiral to post some for me. his pics are very nice shots.
dear canadian admiral :
the "philippine technology" red board the advisor on the tarmac (apron) of the airport is the sign for the pilot to stop the aircraft here(red side of the board). he waves 2 of these boards, they have different colors (1xgreen and red and 1xyellow and red). it works like traffic lights. the pilot is advised to follow the boards the advisor shows him how, where and when to manouver the aircraft to the halt position. if you have aerials of the island and airport, please post them.
cheers everyone and salamat !

[amigo32]

some weird bull like creature

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1010770.jpg


A carabao. Farmers use it for plowing the field, transporting/carrying crops. Also a good source of milk for ice cream.

[ryanr]

Great pics everyone.

Btw that river Canadian Admiral posted is the Loboc River - one of the Philippines' cleanest rivers.

[tigidig14]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1020355.jpg

like this 1, how much do u have to pay to stay in this type of booth, btw

[mysaong03]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1020150.jpg

ang cute ng mga tricycles!! parang may mini compartment sa likod :)

[Canadian Admiral]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1020355.jpg

like this 1, how much do u have to pay to stay in this type of booth, btw

That was just some sort of hut floating in the water, there are massive styrofoam blocks attached to the bottom. You cant stay there cause there are only wicker benches (2) there.

Me and some people tried to push that thing into open sea but it got stuck in some weeds, too bad cause it would have been stopped by the shark net anyways.

[Canadian Admiral]

thank you sandrin for your attention with my hobby "airports in the philippines", very nice of you to ask canadian admiral to post some for me. his pics are very nice shots.
dear canadian admiral :
the "philippine technology" red board the advisor on the tarmac (apron) of the airport is the sign for the pilot to stop the aircraft here(red side of the board). he waves 2 of these boards, they have different colors (1xgreen and red and 1xyellow and red). it works like traffic lights. the pilot is advised to follow the boards the advisor shows him how, where and when to manouver the aircraft to the halt position. if you have aerials of the island and airport, please post them.
cheers everyone and salamat !

Bitte Schön! I will try to go through my gigabytes of photos to find some more in a couple of days. Just keep checking. Would you also be interested in some photos of the manila airport? I have some but its only chunks of it.

[rustyboi]

^^ hi can i interrupt for a second? i'd really appreciate if you can post mactan cebu airport photos in the cebu thread if you have one :D

[richard fischer]

now that would be very maganda canadian admiral ! anything on philippine airports no matter which one, i´m just crazy about civilian aviation in the philippines, the most beautiful country in the world !


Bitte Schön! I will try to go through my gigabytes of photos to find some more in a couple of days. Just keep checking. Would you also be interested in some photos of the manila airport? I have some but its only chunks of it.

[ryanr]

Imo they should clean up Tagbilaran City. Its a small city so it can be done. This way, it would be more appealing to tourists.

btw, i was impressed by some new roads they have in the city...when i visited last summer. There is also a new mall.

[Æsahættr]

Imo they should clean up Tagbilaran City. Its a small city so it can be done. This way, it would be more appealing to tourists.

btw, i was impressed by some new roads they have in the city...when i visited last summer. There is also a new mall.

The roads leading OUT of Tagbilaran are shit. They are NOT PAVED and have HUGE ROCKS on them.

I think there is a lot of corruption going on in the Bohol government. My grandfather ran for mayor...

[ryanr]

The roads leading OUT of Tagbilaran are shit. They are NOT PAVED and have HUGE ROCKS on them.

I think there is a lot of corruption going on in the Bohol government. My grandfather ran for mayor...

Actually, they have improved a lot! A section going east is already paved...and they are currently paving it all the way to Candijay. The west and north of Bohol route is already paved.

[richard fischer]

yes, yes, corruption will still stay in the philippines for a looog time. i just hope your president will manage to crumble down some of it for the time being.....

[wornout]

Wow...GreyX, you must be very well travelled. I didn't expect somebody here to know a place like Candijay, considering it's almost a 100 kilometers away from Tagbilaran City. And yes the roads have greatly improved especially the coastal roads in the northwestern side of the island. Under construction right now is the Central Highway that cuts through the middle of the island and also the northeastern part of the circumferential highway. But the economy leaves much to be desired. Most of the cash flowing in the island would either come from remittances locally (mostly Cebu or Manila) or internationally (seafarers, nurses, domestic helpers and other OFW's) or from tourists (mostly Koreans and Japanese).

[dancethingy]

Well its important that the government there in bohol pay very close attention to the infrastructure. Bohol has so much to offer according to friends of mine that have visited. From their descriptions, i pictured a place similar to that of a lost paradise. Hopefully corrupt officials there will realize that putting to use the money allotted to them by the gov. for the improvement of Bohol will make them more profits compared to just pocketing that money.

[Canadian Admiral]

Herr Fischer,

I dont know if these are the types of photos you are looking for, i dont have many more that is better quality, but i have a bunch of random island photos (though i dont remember which ones is what)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1010454.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1010447.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1010448.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1010453.jpg

I posted this elsewhere already

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1010464.jpg

[Sinjin P.]

does anyone have pics of BQ Mall and Island City Mall?

[tigidig14]

^^ admiral, are you a photographer because youre taking pictures with perception of depths.

[richard fischer]

Herr Fischer,

I dont know if these are the types of photos you are looking for, i dont have many more that is better quality, but i have a bunch of random island photos (though i dont remember which ones is what)

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1010454.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1010447.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1010448.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1010453.jpg

I posted this elsewhere already

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a138/CanadianAdmiral/P1010464.jpg

first of all i would like to thank you canadian admiral for your kind attention. it is refreshing to find another forumer taking care and responce to the needs and questions of the community. since i found this site i must say i have found a lot of infos and pics about the philippines i have found nowhere else. the country that now is developing awareness for tourism with foreigners, OFW´s and domestic travellers could pace up with their accessable information on the developements in the country. hopefully the awareness of the responsable national agencies and government will comply to the needs of people who are interested in the development of the philippines. so thank you everyone and here thank you C.A. specially.
these pics actually belong into the thread : airplanes and airlines, just as my comments do belong somewhere else too, anyway. SALAMAT PO it´s nice to konw you people..... best regards from germany

[Canadian Admiral]

Oh no problem at all Herr Fischer. I just went to Asia this summer and have all of these photos (philippines, singapore, hong kong, mainland china). might as well share them. I would have had many more of buildings in the capital but I was paranoid about my camera, so most of them are from moving vehicles and not so good.

^^ admiral, are you a photographer because youre taking pictures with perception of depths.

If by photographer you mean I can click the button in the camera then you are right :D Photography isnt even my hobby really, I just had massive amounts of memory and a decent camera so I became a shutterbug during my trip.

[richard fischer]

where did you learn your german ? are you a filipino or a canadian fellow ? and please, everyone calls me here richard or philpal.

[Canadian Admiral]

Im from canada. I learnt a little bit of german from my friends. Mostly food :D Weissbier, schweinhox, etc :D

[ryanr]

Wow...GreyX, you must be very well travelled. I didn't expect somebody here to know a place like Candijay, considering it's almost a 100 kilometers away from Tagbilaran City. And yes the roads have greatly improved especially the coastal roads in the northwestern side of the island. Under construction right now is the Central Highway that cuts through the middle of the island and also the northeastern part of the circumferential highway. But the economy leaves much to be desired. Most of the cash flowing in the island would either come from remittances locally (mostly Cebu or Manila) or internationally (seafarers, nurses, domestic helpers and other OFW's) or from tourists (mostly Koreans and Japanese).

I visit Bohol almost every year because my mom is from Candijay;)

[Æsahættr]

Actually, they have improved a lot! A section going east is already paved...and they are currently paving it all the way to Candijay. The west and north of Bohol route is already paved.

I think going west (?) towards the Jagna area is where the road is shit. Have you been on that one?

[ryanr]

I think going west (?) towards the Jagna area is where the road is shit. Have you been on that one?

You go east if you go to Jagna;) And part of it is already paved...(the area nearest to Tagbilaran). The rest of the way, all the way to Candijay as a mentioned earlier is still currently u/c. I always go through the route.

[Æsahættr]

You go east if you go to Jagna;) And part of it is already paved...(the area nearest to Tagbilaran). The rest of the way, all the way to Candijay as a mentioned earlier is still currently u/c. I always go through the route.

Oh ok, I ment east actually, but I typed west. lol

It's really paved now? WOW... Because it's been really rocky and dusty and muddy ever since... and now it's paved. amazing.

[richard fischer]

Im from canada. I learnt a little bit of german from my friends. Mostly food :D Weissbier, schweinhox, etc :D

ha,ha. ok so now i know. what attracted your attention to make you go to the philippines ?

[Canadian Admiral]

just seemed interesting to go. kind of scary to go to indonesia and malaysia was just across the bridge from singapore.

now my question is why would a man from baden-wuerttemberg be interested in civil aviation of the philippines :D maybe because of your schatzen? :D

[richard fischer]

just seemed interesting to go. kind of scary to go to indonesia and malaysia was just across the bridge from singapore.

now my question is why would a man from baden-wuerttemberg be interested in civil aviation of the philippines :D maybe because of your schatzen? :D

nein, mein schatz ist aus guatemala. and she´s over there right now. no, i grew up in the philippines (not in baden württemberg), and flew to europe and back to manila a lot as a kid. civilian aviation is my hobby. and i feel very close to the philippines, so i´m interested in phil. civilian aviation. alles klar ?

[Canadian Admiral]

sehr gut herr fischer! so you must be an older guy then, im impressed with your life experience :D

[richard fischer]

hi canadian admiral,
if you want to know/see more check my website : www.richardfischer.net.
asta lavista&mabuhay
richard/philpal.

[slerz]

hi canadian admiral,
if you want to know/see more check my website : www.richardfischer.net.
asta lavista&mabuhay
richard/philpal.

WeW! nice website!:okay:...I like that butt..hehe :jk:

[Canadian Admiral]

hi canadian admiral,
if you want to know/see more check my website : www.richardfischer.net.
asta lavista&mabuhay
richard/philpal.

oooh interesting website! So I guess if I ever need some professional photography/magazine spreads done I know who to commission.

[richard fischer]

oooh interesting website! So I guess if I ever need some professional photography/magazine spreads done I know who to commission.

are you in the business ? maybe we should continue talking on our private messages site, this has nothing to do with bohol anymore....aggree ?

[Canadian Admiral]

are you in the business ? maybe we should continue talking on our private messages site, this has nothing to do with bohol anymore....aggree ?

Im not in the business lol :D Im just a young undergrad student. Ja, we can talk on PM's if you wish, :D

[dhoyax]

I visit Bohol almost every year because my mom is from Candijay;)
wow greyX kapitbahay pala tayo......my dad is from Guindulman. i visit guindulman last month for Town Fiesta.

[wornout]

I visit Bohol almost every year because my mom is from Candijay;)

Oh I see. I used to always visit my aunt in Candijay, they live in Brgy. Cogtong. I remember that there is a very nice beach just outside Candijay, I think it's in Dapdap, Anda. There's also this cool subterranean lagoon in another barangay in Candijay, I think it's called "bugnaw si-i", I hope I remembered it right. I don't remember that the roads going to Candijay is shitty. The travel has always been light with those asphalt roads before, although there are sections that were not properly maintained but as of late I think the roads have improved.

[ryanr]

Oh I see. I used to always visit my aunt in Candijay, they live in Brgy. Cogtong. I remember that there is a very nice beach just outside Candijay, I think it's in Dapdap, Anda. There's also this cool subterranean lagoon in another barangay in Candijay, I think it's called "bugnaw si-i", I hope I remembered it right. I don't remember that the roads going to Candijay is shitty. The travel has always been light with those asphalt roads before, although there are sections that were not properly maintained but as of late I think the roads have improved.

Are you serious? My mom's family is from Cogtong too! Whats your aunt's last name? Would she know Gulle and Olaivar? most likely, because Cogtong is a everybody knows each other kind of place:D small world...
and we own beach property in Anda. Its my dad's long term vision project to build a resort there.:D Too bad the plans to develop Anda is gone, i heard they were gonna build a few resorts and a golf course there.

Well the roads to Candijay were quite shitty...at least compared with the other side of Bohol. But now they are currently upgrading the Candijay-Tagbilaran stretch (so its even more shitty:D).

[wornout]

Are you serious? My mom's family is from Cogtong too! Whats your aunt's last name? Would she know Gulle and Olaivar? most likely, because Cogtong is a everybody knows each other kind of place:D small world...
and we own beach property in Anda. Its my dad's long term vision project to build a resort there.:D Too bad the plans to develop Anda is gone, i heard they were gonna build a few resorts and a golf course there.

Well the roads to Candijay were quite shitty...at least compared with the other side of Bohol. But now they are currently upgrading the Candijay-Tagbilaran stretch (so its even more shitty:D).

Hehehehehee...I know a friend of my sister who is an Olaivar. She studied in Silliman University for a business degree I think, and her family is from Cogtong too. I think her name is Rona or Onang, I'm not so sure about it, I was like on my elementary days when we had a long vacation there in Cogtong when I met her. My Aunt is a Libay. Her husband was previously the barangay Captain of Cogtong, If my memory serves me right and my Uncle is Tansiong or Constancio Libay. I was supposed to study at the fisheries school there and I really find the place very beautiful and alluring especially the Cogtong Bay and those atolls near the shore. Up until now I don't know the names of those islets abutting the coast of cogtong. Mabini is also visible from the coastline. What I don't like there is the water's taste, it tastes brackish and I'm not even sure if it's safe to drink, although from what I know they are getting their (drinking ) water from a different location and they don't drink the water coming out of their faucets. hehehe.

By the way, I think the mangrove forests of Cogtong has been made into a tourist attraction. They have this tour package wherein you will have a tour of the mangrove forests using a canoe type boat complete with a breakfast and lunch of fresh seafoods.

[Hawayano]

Tonight I just got to chat with Cesar Montano who stopped by here during the showing of his Binisaya film for the Hawaii International Film Festival where he enthralled the audience during his Q & A session after the film. The scenes of Loboc River, the old church and convento, and the tarsiers make for great tourism lures. Not to mention Cesar's very down-to-earth and open personality! No pretenses, not ma-arte or anything like the "celebrity stars" we hear of too often. He really has Honolulu in love with him. Too bad he had to take the film to Brussels tomorrow and the run in Honolulu could only be for two crowded showings lang. Best of progress to him and the Visayan film industry! Pareho din sa Bohol's planned and controlled tourism efforts.

[ryanr]

Hehehehehee...I know a friend of my sister who is an Olaivar. She studied in Silliman University for a business degree I think, and her family is from Cogtong too. I think her name is Rona or Onang, I'm not so sure about it, I was like on my elementary days when we had a long vacation there in Cogtong when I met her. My Aunt is a Libay. Her husband was previously the barangay Captain of Cogtong, If my memory serves me right and my Uncle is Tansiong or Constancio Libay. I was supposed to study at the fisheries school there and I really find the place very beautiful and alluring especially the Cogtong Bay and those atolls near the shore. Up until now I don't know the names of those islets abutting the coast of cogtong. Mabini is also visible from the coastline. What I don't like there is the water's taste, it tastes brackish and I'm not even sure if it's safe to drink, although from what I know they are getting their (drinking ) water from a different location and they don't drink the water coming out of their faucets. hehehe.

By the way, I think the mangrove forests of Cogtong has been made into a tourist attraction. They have this tour package wherein you will have a tour of the mangrove forests using a canoe type boat complete with a breakfast and lunch of fresh seafoods.

My mom's family are the Olaivars.:D hmmm, i dont know if i know Rona/Onang Olaivar. I'll have to ask my mom sometime. Yeah, Cogtong is nice. But i find it boring after a few days (since im a city guy). And my relatives there are saying drug usage and crime has risen by a lot because of the fisheries college. :(

hehe, this is funny. What a small world.

[sugbuanon]

http://img310.imageshack.us/img310/9552/a18xw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

the world famous chocolate hills

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/7250/a28hc1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

loboc river

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/2/a33dk.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

the enchanted panglao island of bohol

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/3305/a43sh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

tarsier: world's smallest primate

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/6241/a54vi.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

man-made forest in bilar, bohol

[ryanr]

^^:okay: I've been to all those places:D but i havent seen a tarsier

[sugbuanon]

i really love bohol.. the place is so pristine.. i've been to bohol several times already but i never had the chance to go to the chocolate hills.. :ohno:

for those who want to go to bohol.. try and visit the python sanctuary. they have a very BIG python there which they were planning to send for the world records.. the last time i went there it was already more than 6 meters. because of its size, they're already feeding it with dogs. they even posted a picture there of their snake wrapping around a dog.. :) but i was just wondering on why they call their place "python sanctuary" where in fact, there were only less than five snakes there.. :| :|

[paulkrps]

wow! those pics are breathtaking.

[ryanr]

i really love bohol.. the place is so pristine.. i've been to bohol several times already but i never had the chance to go to the chocolate hills.. :ohno:

for those who want to go to bohol.. try and visit the python sanctuary. they have a very BIG python there which they were planning to send for the world records.. the last time i went there it was already more than 6 meters. because of its size, they're already feeding it with dogs. they even posted a picture there of their snake wrapping around a dog.. :) but i was just wondering on why they call their place "python sanctuary" where in fact, there were only less than five snakes there.. :| :|

feeding it with dogs!?! to me, that doesnt sound right...poor dogs.

[sista]

nice pics!!! good enough to make me want to go to bohol :)

[drfeelgood17]

Bohol is so postcard-pretty - i must go one day! By the way which part of Bohol are Chocolate Hills located in?

[amras]

wow! Bohol really has the potential to become Cebu, even surpass it, in terms of tourism. it has so much to offer! a place worthy of visit! :)

[sugbuanon]

Bohol is so postcard-pretty - i must go one day! By the way which part of Bohol are Chocolate Hills located in?

chocolate hills are in Carmen.. try this site: http://www.bohol.ph/article6.html

[ThisFire]

Bohol has it all, it's a paradise and those pictures confirm it.

[drfeelgood17]

chocolate hills are in Carmen.. try this site: http://www.bohol.ph/article6.html

Great site, very interesting, thanks! :)

[dhoyax]

cool pix....proud being half-boholano

[stephencua]

ey guys, my friends and i are planning to go to bohol next year.. any suggestions on where to stay and go? hopefully not too expensive yung place.. ;)

[ryanr]

You can get pretty good deals in any of the resorts on Panglao. That area is the best place to stay in Bohol to really appreciate the beauty of the islands. Of course, you can always hire a van to take you around the island too.

[sugbuanon]

my suggestions:

1. bohol tropics (tagbilaran) great place and not too expensive

2. bee farm (panglao) if you are a vegetarian then this is the place for you; quite expensive but i like their exotic cuisine. if you want to know how gumamela flowers taste, then visit this place.. "first time ko kumain ng grass at mga bulaklak dito" hehe; also if you want to go snorkeling, da best talaga dito. "pang national geographic talaga ang coral reef sa bee farm"

3. bohol beach club public (BBC public) it's right beside BBC private; cheap cottages

[rowell_sk]

Boom Boom fever hits Boholanos
By Emmanuel Villaruel
The Philippine Star 11/19/2005

TAGBILARAN CITY?Rey "Boom Boom" Bautista has stirred up excitement and enthusiasm among Boholanos as he takes center stage in what is considered the biggest and grandest boxing show so far in the history of Bohol.

The ALA ring phenomenon from Candijay, Bohol will make the second defense of his World Boxing Organization Asia-Pacific bantamweight title against Tanzanian Obete "Thunder" Ameme topbilling the historic "Binakbakay sa Tagbilaran" card tonight at the Carlos P. Garcia Sports Complex here.

"Of course, manonood ako kasi magandang laban yan," said Dodong Moscosa, a tourist guide.

"Manonood talaga ako kasi bihira lang na mangyari ang ganyang kalaki na boxing promotion dito sa amin sa Bohol at saka Boholano pa ang lalaban, " said Bobong Gabinez, who works as a laborer at the pier.

Kakui Octura, one of the personal security drivers of Tagbilaran City Mayor Dan Neri Lim, admitted he is not a boxing fan, but became one of the sport?s avid followers since the rise to fame of some Boholano pugs led by Bautista.

"Dapat magsumikap talaga si Bautista para manalo. Pero kahit anong mangyari, all-out pa rin ang suporta namin sa kanya," said Octura.

Florida Mellejor, a janitress, shared Octura?s sentiment saying that it would be a great honor for his provincemates if Boom Boom wins the fight.

To some Boholano youths, Bautista has become an inspiration because of his outstanding exploits in the ring.

Meanwhile, Tagbilaran City Mayor Dan Neri Lim said everything is already in place as far as their preparation for the multi-million event is concerned.

[stephencua]

@sugbuanon and @greyx - thanks so much!

[cyrusal]

Panglao has a lot of beautiful beaches...and some of them open for public for free.. you can bring along your picnic bags and beach mats and spend nothing else but your transportation :)

OMG i miss Bohol.. :runaway:

[rowell_sk]

pwede mi matug nganha panglao magda lang mi ug tent? as in morag mga mountaineers ba.

[sugarboy]

i really like bohol. i was there three weeks ago and my family and i really enjoyed it. :) ....the only drawback...... walang golf course :(

[ryanr]

^^ lol, my dad felt the same way. They need to build a golf course soon, since there are lots of tourists. There were plans for a golf course in Anda, but i think it was scrapped. Also, Anda is pretty far from Tagbilaran and Panglao.

[sugarboy]

kahit 9 holes lang sana in one corner of the chocolate hills area (para di masira ang view) with the ninth hole green on the top of one chocolate hill. exciting yun! am sure, marami'ng pupunta para maglaro for the novelty of it.

[rowell_sk]

pwede mi matug nganha panglao magda lang mi ug tent? as in morag mga mountaineers ba?

[ryanr]

kahit 9 holes lang sana in one corner of the chocolate hills area (para di masira ang view) with the ninth hole green on the top of one chocolate hill. exciting yun! am sure, marami'ng pupunta para maglaro for the novelty of it.

A golf course on Panglao is also ideal, with the fairways and greens beside the beaches.

[sugarboy]

true. puerto azul has the same conditions. a la hawaii.

[dreamboat1987]

tga-bohol ko bai!!! and damn proud of it!

[stephencua]

il be going to bohol next feb! :D :D we were able to book on the cebu pacific go fares!!! we're now looking for good places to stay.. hehe..

we're looking forward to enjoy our stay in bohol!!

[Sinjin P.]

Well, I'm going to Bohol, April 2006... ;)

[dreamboat1987]

oh noooooo.. kelangan ko na pala mag-avail ng promo nila for the summer break. :uh:

[carljoseph1982]

A golf course on Panglao is also ideal, with the fairways and greens beside the beaches.

GAWING PARANG "BALI" ANG BOHOL?............NICE MOVE YAN IT CAN BE ONE OF WORLD'S MOST BEAUTIFUL AND NATURAL DESTINATIONS! MAKAKATULONG YAN SA TURISMO NG BOHOL!!!!!! :)

[carljoseph1982]

KAILAN NAMAN DAW MAGKAKA-SM SA TAGBILARAN?

[dreamboat1987]

^^in your dreams. hehe. actually, may 4 malls na ang Tagbilaran, though hnd masyadong kalakihan.

[flashlight]

Alona Beach, Panglao Island

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c363/flashlight_/bDSCF0154.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c363/flashlight_/aDSCF0168.jpg

Chocolate Hills

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c363/flashlight_/bDSCF0212.jpg

Loboc River

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c363/flashlight_/bDSCF0234.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c363/flashlight_/bDSCF0250.jpg

:)

[Askal82]

The Loboc river looks so clean green as if its part of the resort itself. I wish Pasig river looks this clean. :rofl: Nice pictures flashlight! >=)

[flashlight]

^^ thanks.
:)

[tigidig14]

how many hills altogether is in the chocolate hills by the way. anybody knows

[surfsam]

Can anyone be kind enough to post old and new photos as well as comments about BOHOL--one of the most breathtaking provinces in the Philippines---Im talking about the old coral churches, chocolate hills, loboc river, trees lining up the main highway, the sugary white sand beaches, tarsiers, etc?

Bohol is so beautiful but it has often been relegated behind Cebu and Dumaguete (Negros Oriental).

Bohol isnt far behind in terms of natural and scenic wonders.

[drfeelgood17]

OK here's some to get us started:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/choc.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/alonabeach2.jpg

Alona beach

and aerial shot of the same beach:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/alonaair.jpg

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/dauis-church.jpg

Dauis church

[Animo]

Who in here is from Bohol? My deceased grandmother's ancestry is from Panglao, Bohol. Sadly, I do not know much about that place.

[drfeelgood17]

The Boholano Language
On Bohol, most people speak Cebuano, or, to be more exact, the local dialect of Cebuano, called Boholano. It differs in some respect from the Cebuano spoken on Cebu. For example:

Cebuano: Akoa baya ning sinilas.
Boholano: Ahoa baja ning sinilas.
Tagalog: Akin itong tsinilas na ito.
English: This is my slipper.


However, you will not face too much trouble making yourself understood on Bohol. Many people speak English, and almost all speak standard Cebuano as well as Tagalog.

The language nomemclature in the central Philippines is rather confusing, to say the least. As the central group of islands is called Visaya (or more properly Bisaya, as there is no V in any of the languages spoken there), some people call Cebuano 'Visayan' or 'Bisayan' (Binisaya), however this term is confusing, as this name is also applied to Hiligaynon (also known as Ilonggo), spoken on Panay and in Negros Occidental, and Waray-Waray, spoken on Leyte and Samar. The Cebuano language is spoken on Cebu, Bohol, and Siquijor and parts of Negros, Northern Mindanao, and Leyte. Adding to the confusion is that many Filipino's call these languages dialects, even though they are quite distinct in many aspects; similar to the differences between English, Dutch, and German.

Of the three main Bisayan languages, Cebuano is the most common, spoken by about a third of the Philippine population and first language to more Filipino's than any other language, including Tagalog.

As a side note, also in Borneo, there is a people calling themselves Bisaya, speaking yet another language called, you guess it, Bisaya. The historical connection is of course that most Filipino Bisayans migrated to their current homeland some 1000 years ago. In a semi-literate population (the language had its own script before the Spanish conquest), separated by seas and mountains, a language can change a lot in such a span of time, so again this language is unintelligble to Filipino Bisayans, just as much as most English speakers won't be able to make much of Anglo Saxon.

[drfeelgood17]

Who in here is from Bohol? My grandmother's ancestry is from Panglao, Bohol. Sadly, I do not know much about that place.

Unfortunately, I don't have roots in Bohol. I'm sure there must be at least one Boholano here? Bohol is currently my pet project. hehe
Surely it deserves more promotion, right?

[tigidig14]

all the church in philippines should be left alone in its original state like the one up there. even if its about to be collapsed, he he

so how many little mountains in chocolate hills btw

[drfeelgood17]

^^No idea Tigs...I'll try to find out!

[Animo]

all the church in philippines should be left alone in its original state like the one up there. even if its about to be collapsed, he he

so how many little mountains in chocolate hills btw

Actually, the government needs to follow Latin America on how its preserving their Churches and colonial structures. It would be a nice bonus for tourism and a nice way to preserve cultural identities.

[stephencua]

isnt there another thread about bohol?

[Askal82]

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a141/drfeelgood17/choc.jpg

Yummy! :eat:

[Æsahættr]

My parents are from Jagna, Bohol and I visit there regularly.

[tigidig14]

^u said ur from cebu

[Æsahættr]

^u said ur from cebu

My parents are from Bohol. We lived in Cebu.

[allan_dude]

been to alona beach and bohol beach club last 2003. grabe ang ganda talaga.. ang sand parang galing ref kahit ang taas ng araw. sarap magpa tan! :nocrook:

[drfeelgood17]

^^My sis is on vacation in Bohol at the moment - she just sent me pics of choc hills and the tarsier - she says the beaches are really nice - I'm not sure if she means Alona beach though.

[Animo]

^^ Can we merge this with the other thread?!

[drfeelgood17]

^^ Yup Russell, go ahead and merge them pls

[wornout]

http://static.flickr.com/36/78166501_2c8f854cee.jpg?v=0
http://www.alburbohol.net/getdata.php?id=235

[Jefferyi]

Nice mall. Any interior pics?

[wornout]

http://www.alburbohol.net/getdata.php?id=147

[Jefferyi]

That was fast. Thanks.

[wornout]

i was about to post it anyway. hahahha....and you're welcome.

[rowell_sk]

go bohol!! tourism in bohol should boom so cebu could also benefit and the central visayas in general!! forget the political bickerings about infrastructures and think about our future!! Go Go Go!!

[rustyboi]

http://www.alburbohol.net/getdata.php?id=147

nice looking mall! i'm impressed :okay: thanks for the photo.

[terrapinoy]

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/sikatuna/DSC00919.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e289/sikatuna/DSC00935.jpg

[sftraveller]

I took a side day trip to Bohol and visited the Chocolate hills and tarsiers and Loboc river cruise my pics are no where close to drfeelgood.
I did not visit any of the beaches on Bohol. I was in Cebu for the Sinulog Festival events and grand parade and fireworks.

It rained when I was at the Hills but then stop later, I still had a great time in Cebu and Bohol.

:)

[slerz]

can you share your pics of Cebu and Bohol? :)

[ashley12]

wow sure chocolate hills are tasty! yummmm... hihih

[Animo]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/chocolatehills.jpg

[slerz]

but chocolates hills' colors during this periog of the year are green...

[ashley12]

isn't it when it's raining or the weather is cold the hills turn brown and when its hot it turns green?? or is it the other way around? :D

[rustyboi]

actually it's the other way around :D wet season - green; dry season - brown ;)

[slerz]

^^correct! (ala sinjin with exagerated feeling ala Kris)

[ashley12]

oohh...:D nice, I havent been to the real chocolate hills (besides the one I saw in Nayong Pilipino way way back when I was a kid which obviously not a good resemblance of the real one) and I like to visit it someday. :D

[drfeelgood17]

actually it's the other way around :D wet season - green; dry season - brown ;)

So in other words the Hills would be at their most chocolatey at around May, correct?

btw...the pics that my sister took during her trip to Bohol last week shows that the hills are still very green - almost lush!

[Animo]

Bohol has a number of very old churches, dating back to the early years of the Spanish colonialization of the island.

Baclayon

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/church.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/baclayon.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/baclayoninterior.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/baclayonpier.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/church2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/church3.jpg

The Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Baclayon is considered to be one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. It is one of the best presevered Jesuit build churches in the region, although in the 19th century, the Augustinian Recollects added a modern facade and a number of stone buildings that now surround the church.

The first Spanish missionaries or doctrineros in the region, Fr. Juan de Torres and Fr. Gabriel Sanchez, first settled in Baclayon in 1595. Shortly after their arrival, a visita was erected on the spot.

Although Baclayon was the first seat of the Spanish Jesuit missionaries, fear of Moro mauraders soon forced them to move their headquarters more inland, to Loboc. Only in 1717, Baclayon became a parish, and construction of a new church commenced. Some 200 native forced laborers constructed the church from coral stones, which they took from the sea, cut into square blocks, and piled on to each other. They used bamboo to move and lift the stones in position, and used the white of a million eggs as to cement them together. The current building was completed in 1727. The church obtained a large bell in 1835. In the Baclayon church is a dungeon, which was used to punish natives who violated the rules of the Roman Catholic church.

Next to the church is the old convent, which also houses a small museum with centuries-old religious relics, artifacts and other antiquities, dating back to the 16th century. Included in the collection are an ivory statue of the crucified Christ looking towards heaven; a statue of the Blessed Virgin, said to be presented by Queen Catherine of Aragon; relics of St. Ignatius of Loyola, old gold embroidered ecclesiastical vestments, books with carabao skin covers, and librettos of church music written in Latin on sheep skins. Here you can also find the cuadro paintings made by the Filipino painter Liberato Gatchalian in 1859.

Getting there. Baclayon is some 6 km east of Tagbilaran. Catch a bus or jeepney in Tagbilaran, going into the direction of Baclayon. You may also find a tricycle willing to bring you there.

Loboc

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/loboctower.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/lobocchurch.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/lobocmuseum.jpg

The Church of San Pedro in Loboc is the second oldest church in Bohol. It was originally built in 1602, but soon reduced to ashes. In 1638, a stronger one was build. Located near the river, it has survived a number of floods. Inside the church, you can admire some remarkable naive paintings on the ceiling. A Spanish coat of arms can be found in the stone wall near the entrance of the convent. The bell tower of Loboc is about 100 meters from the church.

Attached to the building is a three storey convent, which today houses the Museo de Loboc on the third floor. This museum houses a few old statues of saints, and some other antique religious artifacts.

In Loboc, you can also admire a shameful witness of wasteful planning. Exactly next to the church is a partly finished bridge across the river. Hopefully, this bridge will never be completed, as, to do that, the Church will have to be destroyed.

Getting there. Loboc is 21 km east of Tagbilaran. Catch a bus to Loboc, or one in the direction of Carmen, and ask the driver to drop you off at the church.

[Animo]

Loon

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/Loon-church.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/Loon-church-statue.jpg
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/Loon-church-detail.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/Loon-church-interior.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/Loon-church-mural.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/Loon-church-mural-2.jpg

The Church of Our Lady of Light in Loon is the biggest church in Bohol. At the spot of the current church, a chapel was constructed during the term of Fray Manuel de Elizalde in 1753. Some fifty years later, the Augustinian Recollects replaced by the current church in Ionic and Corinthian style. The building has two towers octagonal bell towers, and is fully symmetric.

From Loon Church leads of long stairway of 174 stone steps, which connect Napo, the former seat of the town.

Wood to build the church was carried from the forest of Maitum by forced laborers, who had to beat their way through uncharted trails and across rivers.

Getting there. Loon is some 25 km north-west of Tagbilaran City, along the route to Tubigon. Catch a bus to Tubigon from the Integrated Bus Terminal and ask the driver to let you out in Loon.

Dauis Church

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/dauis-church.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/dauis-church-back.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/dauis-watchtower.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/dauis-watchtower-inscriptio.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/dauis-conveto.jpg

Another beautiful church in Bohol is the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption in Dauis, on the Island of Panglao. It is located not far from the bridge that connects Panglao with Bohol. The church was founded by the Jesuits Fr. Diego de Ayala and Joseph Gregorio. The church is build in a mixture of styles, influenced by both Byzantine and Romanesque architecture. Inside, on the ceiling, are some impressive frescoes painted Ray Francia in 1916. Lito Arraya renovated the building in 1970.

The church's patron saint, the Virgin of the Assumption, is said to possess miraculous powers. An old legend relates that once, when the town was invaded by pirates, the people of Dauis locked themselves into the church. However, they soon ran out of provisions and water. Then a miracle occurred: a well appeared at the foot of the altar. This same well is still the main source of water for the people living close to the church, and, although the well is only a few meters from the sea, the water is absolutely fresh. The water is said to have healing powers, so, if you're visiting here, don't forget to bring a bottle and take some home.

Getting there: The church is a nice three kilometer walk from Tagbilaran city. Alternatively, you may catch a tricycle or jeepney to bring you across.

[Animo]

Maribojoc Church

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/maribojoc-church.jpg

The parish of Maribojoc was founded in 1768, and construction of a church started 1798 and lasted 18 years.

Getting there: The church is located in Maribojoc town, 14 kilometers from the Tagbilaran. The place can be reached by bus of jeepney.

Tagbilaran Cathedral

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/tagbilarancathedral.jpg

Balicasag Island Church

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v298/rv_estardo/balicasag-church.jpg

[Animo]

Panglao Church

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The church of panglao is located on the south-western side of Panglao Island, 18 kilometers from Tagbilaran. The church is noteworthy because of its twin antique confessionals carved with grape and dove patterns. Its ceiling murals depict the sacraments.

[Animo]

Valencia Church

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Tubigon Church

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Anda Church

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[Animo]

Baclayon Home

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One of the traditional houses in a quiet back street of Baclayon.

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The old lighthouse on Balicasag island. Now replaced by a modern lighthouse build next to it.

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The new lighthouse on Balicasag Island.

Barangay Chapel

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Just walk into a small barangay chapel, and you might be in for a nice surprise. Witness these lovely murals.

[Animo]

Blood compact monument

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The monument commemorating the blood compact in Bohol.

Clarin Ancestral House

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The Clarin family ancestral house, dating back from 1844.

Corella Church

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The church of Corella, a nice stop-over on your way to the Tarsier Sanctuary, not far from it.

[Animo]

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The local beauty carring the patron saint in front of the street-dancing group.

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Panglao Street-Dancing

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A balancing act as part of the street-dancing demonstration on the Panglao fiesta.

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Some of the dance demonstrations in Panglao. (¡Viva San Agustine!)

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These boys are participating in the street-dancing, which depicts the daily life of the fisher-folk of Panglao. They are probably supposed to be birds.

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These girls depict the fish in their group's demonstration of daily life of the fishermen.

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Dancing fish on the Panglao Fiesta.

In Bohol, every town and barangay (village or neighbourhood) has its own Fiesta in celebration of the patron saint. Once a year, the entire town is decorated for the annual feast, in which there will be plenty of free food and drinks for all. Preparations for the fiesta already start long before, preparing the decoration, and saving for food, and fattening the pigs -- because no fiesta can be complete without lechon baboy, roasted pig, and plenty of beer and tuba to match. Everybody is welcome, no invitations required!

Fiestas can take place in any part of the year, but especially the month of May is the month of fiestas. Not a single day will pass without a fiesta somewhere on the island. It is at that time that most Boholanos return home, coming from Manila, or from the other places where they have settled, both within and outside the Philippiens, to celebrate the fiesta in their native place in their native place. Often loaded with gifts for relatives, the famous Balikbayan boxes. Even those who can't come will at least try to send such a box back home for the fiesta.

Every year, Tagbilaran, the capital city also has the kick-off, and starts the Fiesta month on the first of May, with its own fiesta, in celebration of the city patron Saint Joseph the Worker. The whole city is then decorated, and all public life will come to a total standstill, to make place for a day of merry making.

List of Fiestas by Date and Place: http://www.bohol.ph/article32.html

[Matteo]

hey flash welcome back

how was your bora trip? good ? bad? yummy?

[ryanr]

http://www.alburbohol.net/getdata.php?id=147

I've been there! I was really surprised to see a mall like that in Bohol...it impressed me.

[Sinjin P.]

I've been there! I was really surprised to see a mall like that in Bohol...it impressed me.

Is it comparable to a typical SM mall? I haven't been there so I'm curious enough. :D

[Virtute]

I just got back from a 4 day stay in Bohol/Panglao.

Here's a pic in Bohol Beach Club resort in Panglao Island. Sadly my 4 day stay there was all rain. I only saw and felt the sun maybe a total of 10 minutes. Nevertheless, the beaches are beautiful as well as the chocolate hills (Carmen Hills), the Loboc boat ride with lunch and the tarsiers and churches.

http://www.montinola.org/pics/skyscrapers/bohol/panglao.jpg
A toe view of Panglao's Bohol Beach Club

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Notice the seaweeds, you'll get use to them. Actually it kinda makes the beach unique from the others like Boracay.

[sugbuanon]

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[sugbuanon]

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si sugbuanon :D

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[sugbuanon]

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my own pic of prony the python


prony the python was only 5 ft when they found her.. now 10 yrs later she's already 23 ft long and weighs 200 kilos..

[Jimbu]

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si sugbuanon :D

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ganda ng mga pics mo bai

[sugbuanon]

^^ nindot man sad gud ang lugar

[ramvingar]

Hehe! Galing naman ni Sugbuanon. Paikot ikot lang ng Pinas! :lol:

What's the scientific explanation for the origin of the Chocolate Hills, by the way? I only know the legend.

[sugbuanon]

hehe wala akong idea... ang alam ko lang ay ang chocolate hills ay nasa bohol at wala sa cebu.. :D

[sugbuanon]

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san isidro church

[sugbuanon]

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san vicente ferrer church

[Animo]

What's the scientific explanation for the origin of the Chocolate Hills, by the way? I only know the legend.

Great photos by the way!!! :)

Here:

I think those were an ancient pyramids made ofcourse from mad, built by the Aetas long time ago even before the arrivals of the Indonesian and Malaysian settlers.

But why did the Aetas drove away from Bohol to the Luzon island? Something happened... Earthquake? tsunami?

What do you think? :)

all island groups in the phils had tribesmen with negrito features. they're presumed to have been among the first settlers. they were slowly pushed back towards the highlands, or exterminated/assimilated by stronger, more war-like peoples who preferred the lowlands and the coast.

the chocolate hills are not man-made. i've seem similar formations in negros oriental and cebu. doubless, there are many other places here that have chocolate hills but less well-known.

among the youngest limestone formations in the philippines are the plio-pleistocene limestone that blanket most older formations. these limestone are called 'carcar' after the type locality in cebu. these beds have a gentle 5 degree slope, unlike the steeper and deformed formations underlying it.

now limestone has a knack for developing fractures in a 90-degree pattern. that's why egyptians had an easy time splitting huge blocks of it off a mountain. when left on its own, rainwater seeps through those cracks. since limestone is soluble in water, and the philippines having a lot of rainfall, you'll expect carcar to get 'wasted'. so the cracks slowly become furrows and the furrows become gentle saddles or valleys, until the 'block' of limestone is slowly isolated from adjacent blocks. the roundish shape of each block as it erodes away is dictated by limetone's coefficient of stability, which is constant.

therefore, chocolate hills tend to have a uniform height (30-100 meters) with each other and they tend to be aligned in a grid pattern. that's because of the fracture pattern the limestone had prior to being eroded.

the geological term for a region with lots of 'chocolate hills', caves and 'sinkholes' is karst topography.

A striking geological scenery unique in the world. Thousands of years ago, bohol was under the water: its surface is formed of corals, therefore composed mainly of Calcium Carbonate. The thousands of years of acid rain (carbonic acid) have dissolved slowly the CaCO3 digging ravines that enlarged with time and created this surprising geology. This is only an approximate scenario. The formation of the Chocolate Hills is still not understood in detail.



the hills are of jagged limestone. lots of boulders and potholes. they just look smooth because of the blanket of cogon and fern. but don't think you can scurry up one hill and then sprint down that easily. you'll break your leg.

and these hills are often perforated by caves and cracks. and ancient burials have been done here. the caves abound with stalactites and stalagmites. that's another reason why chocolate hills are protected. stalactite harvesting (for chinese consumers) is rampant. they seem to have replaced ivory in terms of demand.


Source: pinoyexchange.com

[sugbuanon]

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church of our lady of light

[sugbuanon]

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baclayon church

[Animo]

^^ Up!!! We should merge this with the other Bohol thread!

[sugbuanon]

oops.. i didnt notice there are 2 bohol threads.. we'll just wait for the mods to merge the 2 threads..

[ramvingar]

Thanks animo for compiling those answers for me. :okay: I voted for you already by the way.

[sugbuanon]

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tarsier: world's smallest primate

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[sugbuanon]

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loboc river cruise

[dive-cebu]

marv, bilib na gyud ko sa imo ka laagan!!! hehehe!!!! nice pics bro! :)

[sugbuanon]

haha magtagbaw ko ron div ky wala na klase.. pa relax sad ko ky kapoy kau sige lng ta skwela :D

[sugbuanon]

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si sugbuanon:D

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the world famous chocolate hills


repost ko lang coz this is bohol's latest attraction

[dive-cebu]

haha magtagbaw ko ron div ky wala na klase.. pa relax sad ko ky kapoy kau sige lng ta skwela :D
you're right marv. student life for me is the best gyud! though im earning my own na karon, pero mas ok pa gyud ang times nga nag skwela ko... cge lang ug dawat ug allowance... hehehe!! so, moral of the story: ENJOY dude, while you're still a stude... :cheers:

[sugbuanon]

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bantayan sa hari

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hinagdanan cave

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blood compact monument

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man-made forest

[sugbuanon]

mao jud div.. mao jud na ako gibuhat ron.. laag bahala walay kwarta.. :D

[dive-cebu]

hala, amazing lagi kay naka picture sa man made forst. naa man gud rural legend, not urban, nga dili gyud kono ka maka kuha ug nice shot diha sa manmade forest. ambot, dili man cguro tinuod kay ive seen several pics naman nga ok ang kuha... what u think?

[sugbuanon]

guba-on siguro to ila mga camera div mao na bati kau ila makuha na pic sa man-made forest.. :D

pero kung naa ka sa forest nya gabie ambot lang makahilak siguro ka sa kahadlok ky wala jud suga nya dagko kau mga puno-an.. oki ra siguro kung si francine prieto imo kuyog :D

[KiBeN]

I really like the transformation of Bohol, 4 years ago, the chocolate hills don't have that, and it's a great thing that they beautified bohol, without destroying the nature.

[drfeelgood17]

^^^ Once again great pics Marvin! Bohol is truly scenic and fascinating! Where exactly is that blood pact monument?

[sugbuanon]

I really like the transformation of Bohol, 4 years ago, the chocolate hills don't have that, and it's a great thing that they beautified bohol, without destroying the nature.

the sagbayan peak has opened i think 2yrs ago.. its far better than the viewing deck in carmen, bohol which is very remote in location.. it is only a 20min ride from tubigon.. its other attractions are the tarsier and butterfly sanctuary..


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this one is in carmen, bohol

[sugbuanon]

^^^ Once again great pics Marvin! Bohol is truly scenic and fascinating! Where exactly is that blood pact monument?

the blood compact monument steve is in loay, bohol.. its just a few minute ride from tagbilaran..

yup bohol is really a great place to relax and unwind.. you should visit bohol steve when you return here sa pinas :D

[sugbuanon]

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[[dx]]

wow, ganda ng bohol..tagal ko na gusto makapunta dyan..mag iipon ako! :lol:

[sugbuanon]

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one of the cleanest ports in the country

[Jimbu]

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one of the cleanest ports in the country

wow very clean and green, nice pics

[Animo]

^^ Wow, ka-guapo sa pantalan. Maayo ang plano ug estilo sa lugar. :okay:

[Jimbu]

Bohol’s first 5-star resort to open 35 rooms Friday

The first and, so far, the only five-star resort in Bohol will open its first phase on Friday.

The 35-room resort Flushing Meadows Resort and Playground, which targets Korean, Japanese and European tourists, is situated along the pristine white beach of Barangay Dao in Dauis town, Panglao Island.

The resort is a 20-minute drive from the airport and the pier of Tagbilaran City.

Managed and operated by Tourkonsult and Management Inc., the newest resort aims to provide first class resort accommodation and services.

The resort owner, La Consolacion Paradise Beach Resorts Inc., has started work on the second phase of the property, which will make way for 65 more rooms including honeymoon villas.

Flushing Meadows aims to operate 100 rooms by the end of this year, as well as a convention hall and function room that together can hold over 600 people. (PR)

[sugbuanon]

^^ good for bohol.. it is blest with so many natural attractions but just lack the infrastructure to accomodate tourists.. caucasian tourists are almost everywhere in the island unlike here in cebu where koreans outnumber them..

[KiBeN]

kakamiss naman ang bohol tsaka yung mga kamag-anak kong tarsiers LOL :jk: super linis nga nung port nila, supercat is our transpo going there from cebu, I enjoyed visiting in Bohol, especially the tarsiers, loboc river (am i right?), the old churches, and the Panglao.

[sugbuanon]

haha may dugong tarsier ka pala :D

[slerz]

lupig man ang cebu sa ilang lamp posts...

[sugbuanon]

the post reminds me of roxas boulevard..

[cyrusal]

ganda ng port sa tagbiliaran.. malinis at pang white beach ang quality ng dagat.. sa pier palang sarap na maligo!

[JAMAICUS]

^^ When we went to Bohol, our tour guide told us that Boholanos are the most environmentaly conscious people in the RP. Makes me glad that there are Filipino who loves nature.

[KiBeN]

ganda ng port sa tagbiliaran.. malinis at pang white beach ang quality ng dagat.. sa pier palang sarap na maligo!

super!!! ganda!!! yung sa manila bay, puro dura, at least sa Bohol, FRESH and CLEAN... Lahat magandang puntahan... Lalo na yung Panglao --- may pics na bang na-post... hahaha

[sugbuanon]

bohol's water is so clean that there's even a resort right in the city of tagbilaran.. and it's just beside an oil refinery near the city's port..

btw, the name of the resort is bohol tropics.. it's really a great but cozy resort

[KiBeN]

in bohol, maganda mag-tayo ng shangri-la sa panglao... tapos lagyan ng iba pang 5-star hotels, masyado na kasing masikip sa Boracay, parati na lang Boracay, madami pa naman ibang beaches undiscovered aroung the country eh... idevelop lng ng onti, then ok na... :okay:

[sugbuanon]

ey you could try bantayan island here in cebu.. its really popular to tourists and locals alike.. it's the perfect alternative to boracay during the holy week season..

[KiBeN]

I really want to go, pero I don't have the money eh, hahaha... any pics of that, the name looks familiar kasi eh.

[sugbuanon]

sure no problem.. i'll post it later sa cebu thread.. btw, bantayan island was once featured in "sports unlimited"..

the last time i've been to the island was when i was still in high school.. hopefuly next week will be my 2nd visit to the island..

[KiBeN]

tenx sugbuanon... Hope to see the pics... hahaha

[JustHorace]

I just came back from a nine-day trip to Bohol. My family attended a reunion in Baclayon town. Here are shots I captured using my camphone. It's a 6230, so it's not that clear.

First we start with Tagbilaran City...the historical side.

Bohol Provincial Capitol
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the cathedral's interior
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[JustHorace]

Then there's the modern side of Tagbilaran...

Bohol Quality Mall (BQ Mall)
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Cineleisure (BQ Mall Cinemas)
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[JustHorace]

And then there's the competition...the OTHER mall in Tagbilaran

Island City Mall (the largest mall in Bohol)
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[JustHorace]

other sights in Tagbilaran City...

BQ Mall on another angle.
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Holy Name University of Bohol
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Gallares Street, one of Tagbilaran's busiest thoroughfares.
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Port of Tagbilaran (and the Manila Baywalk lights)
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[JustHorace]

out of Tagbilaran and into the countryside...

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Baclayon Municipal Hall
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Mangroves in the town of Albuquerque, Bohol
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And of course, the world-renowned Chocolate Hills as seen from Sagbayan Peak
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and in the end, I leave Bohol...
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^^That's my dad by the way.

P.S. I'm not a photographer.

[dive-cebu]

the blood compact monument steve is in loay, bohol.. its just a few minute ride from tagbilaran..

yup bohol is really a great place to relax and unwind.. you should visit bohol steve when you return here sa pinas :D

bai marv, just a little correction. it's not in loay, bohol but it's still situated in tagbilaran city, duol na lang sya sa tagbilaran-baclayon boundary... :)

[KiBeN]

I really like the BQ mall, ano bang ibig sabihin nito, It looks very modern kasi eh... I really like the Nature of Bohol lalo na yung man-made forest and sana ma-preserve nila kagandahan ng Bohol, sana maging tourist attraction (alternative sa Boracay) Overcrowded na daw kasi ang Bora eh...

[Animo]

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Our Lady of Light Church

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Located twenty-eight kilometers north of the capital city of Tagbilaran, is the town proper of Loon. It is situated in the westernmost part of the province of Bohol. Little is known of it to tourists when visiting the island since the itinerary is always based on the route to Chocolate Hills and the neighboring towns of the city. But to appreciate more of the island, one has to visit other towns to see its other hidden places. And Loon is one of them.

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Spanish steps: A stone stairway of four flights connecting the church and the barangay of Napo built during the Spanish years.

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Rizal Monument

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Fountain

[Animo]

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Renovated structure built during the Spanish era as a funeral building.

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Sacred Heart Academy: An old convent attached to the church and now used as a high school building.

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Loon Spring: The name of the town originated from this spring which is a combination of fresh and salt water.

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Moalong Cliff: The site of the ambush staged by the guerrilas against the invading Japanese soldiers during world war II.

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Circular Cemetery: This was built during the Spanish era.

[Animo]

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Stone Chapel: Located inside the cemetery enclosure.

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The intersection of the provincial and barrio road leading to the island of Sandingan.

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Moalong River

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At a distance are the islands of Sandingan and Cabilao. The latter is a popular dive site frequented by foreign divers. Photo taken on top of a hill in barangay Tubodio.

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One of several fishponds in the town producing bangus (milkfish)and prawns.

[Animo]

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Basdaco, Loon, Bohol

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[Animo]

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Aparador: this was used to house the birth and marriage certificates of the townspeople of baclayon during the spanish era.

[Animo]

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[Animo]

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leaning tower of Lubok

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[Animo]

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The facade is a late 19th century renovation but the architectural details are still faithful to the original. these windows repeat the various celestial/starlike patterns all throughout the church. In the belfry there are reliefs of the moon and the stars too.

The Church of Immaculada Concepcion in Baclayon is considered to be one of the oldest in the Philippines. Construction began in 1717 where some 200 native forced laborers (obras pias) cut and dragged coral blocks from the sea, using only bamboos in moving and lifting the stones in position. Millions of white eggs were said to have been used as cement. The current building was completed in 1727.

In the 19th century, the Augustinian Recollects added a new facade- pictured here- and a number of stone buildings that now surround the church.

in Baclayon town, Bohol, the Philippines

(http://www.bohol.ph/article8.html)

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Traditional adornments decked the church front hall for an afternoon wedding. The door is at least 18 feet tall. Only the smaller nested doors will be opened ordinarily except when there's a church service wherein the doors will be thrown wide open.

This is taken inside the Baclayon Church, one massive stone church which is now undergoing preservative restoration . The church was built in the 17th century but a lot of their ecclesiastical church implements, now in the adjacent Baclayon Museum, even date back to the 16th century.

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Old broken glasses no longer can be replaced. The colored panes locally available now are different- pattern is limited only to the basic quatrefoil "florentine" patterns and color choices are only 3: amber, green and blue. The original ones which date back to 16th century are thicker and deeper in color.

the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Baclayon is one of the oldest stone churches in the Philippines and is located in Bohol, in the Visayas region. The construction was started by the Jesuits in 1596. As is happening in most grand historical structures in the country, the church is in partial disrepair.

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Everywhere, light was streaming in almost random directions as the windows and skylights are in all sorts of angles. This pair of skylight was in the corner of the main nave. The fixtures are still original to the 18th century stone church and the parish is lucky for any damage will be irreplaceable. The provenance of the glass is difficult to trace. The Spaniards built this church so the glass and crystals may be from either Spain, Italy or France.

Baclayon Church was originally built in 1596 but the present structure is dated to the about 1727.

[Animo]

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A door within a door is standard for Philippine churches. The smaller one is for the people. During processions, the larger doors are opened to allow the passage of the tall and large caros (processional carts) with exquisite virinas (hurricane lamps).

The stone church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Baclayon, Bohol is one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. Construction began in 1717 and completed 10 years later. It is a must-stop for visitors of Bohol not only for its awe-inspiring interior beauty but also for its museum which houses an extensive collection of religious artificats of the 18-19th century.

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The architecture here is interestingly un-Chinese. In feng shui, doors are not allowed to be directly aligned as luck is said to just come and go. Obviously, the Spaniards sensibilities were followed when the church was built by the Spaniards in the 1700s.

Baclayon is one of the best preserved Jesuit-built churches in the country. Built in 1717-1727, the church underwent several renovation and restorations. This church has a large bell commissioned in 1835.

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This heavily carved door separates the convento and the church's main hall. It is at least as old as the stone church which was completed in the early 1700s. The door has undergone as many facelifts as the church, with traces of several layers of paint which were now stripped revealing the dense fine grain of the hardwood tugas (molave in Tagalog) which is common in Bohol. As is common to most church doors of the 1700-1800s in the Philippines, each carved panel section is different or non-repeating, showing primited floral art prevalent of the times.

The tugas or molave carvings of modern day Bohol furnitures are famed for their robust deep relief floral patterns as exemplified in the photo. Unfortunately, the hardwood is already endangered so more of the pieces available in the market are not in tugas but in the readily farmed gemelina timber.

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One of the oldest stone churches in the Philippine is the Immaculada Concepcion in Baclayon. Ten years were what it took to complete the construction from 1717-1727. Made of coral blocks and European fixtures like chandeliers and glass, the church is a magnificent structure that dramatically faces the coast of the town.

Pictured here is an 18th century window pane which glowed inside the innards of the dark brooding nave.

[Animo]

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Taken at the stalls in Hinagdangan Cave, Panglao island, Bohol, Philippines

The Philippines has a long tradition of music. The ukulele children ensembles are common in school. Bohol is renowned for its basketweaving; these are miniature decorative baskets catered for tourists who can't lug the large ones back to their homes.

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The tarsier is one of the smallest primates in the workd, with height ranging between 90 to 160 mm (3.5 to 6.25 inches). A highly endangered species endemic in parts of the Philippines and Indonesia, it has big eyes that provide acute night vision.

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Pandanon Island

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Dumaluan Beach, Panglao Island, Bohol. the Philippines

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[Animo]

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Loboc River, Bohol

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An island of less than 500 fishing folks, it is famed for its white sand, shallow corals and snorkeling opportunities, not to mention diving. I hear that there are small cottages for rent to the occasional tourists. Best way to get there is to rent a boat either Bohol or from Cebu.

Mocaboc Island, Tubigon, Bohol, the Philippines

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[Animo]

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The Church of San Pedro in Loboc is the second oldest church in Bohol. It was originally built in 1602, but soon reduced to ashes. In 1638, a stronger one was build. Located near the river, it has survived a number of floods. Inside the church, you can admire some remarkable naive paintings on the ceiling. A Spanish coat of arms can be found in the stone wall near the entrance of the convent. The bell tower of Loboc is about 100 meters from the church.

Attached to the building is a three storey convent, which today houses the Museo de Loboc on the third floor. This museum houses a few old statues of saints, and some other antique religious artifacts.

In Loboc, you can also admire a shameful witness of wasteful planning. Exactly next to the church is a partly finished bridge across the river. Hopefully, this bridge will never be completed, as, to do that, the Church will have to be destroyed.

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[Sinjin P.]

DTI identifies potential investment sites in Bohol
By Ehda M. Dagooc
The Freeman 07/06/2006

The upcoming Investment Forum in Bohol slated on July 22 is expected to boost investment interest from capitalists all over the country, as well as balikbayans, as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) together with Bohol provincial government have identified investment priorities in the area.

"This will be a more effective investment forum, as we are not only inviting [interested] investors, but we will also gather together the land owners of good investment sites within the province," said DTI-7 regional director Asteria Caberte.

The Panglao Island will be one of the showcased sites for investors, such as the availability of long-stretch white sand beaches that is potential for hotel or resort investments, and among other investment opportunities in the Island to take advantage of Bohol's popularity in tourism.

Also, Caberte said the province, has recognized its potential in different sectors for investments, aside from tourism, these are; Business Leisure Park with commercial spaces, entertainment-dining strip, vantage point with tourist services, craft village (as a tourist stop), Boholano Specialty Shop, Health and Wellness, and e-Services.

A number of interested big players have come to Bohol looking for opportunities particularly a spot in Panglao Island, where they can put up a facility. Unfortunately, the problem has always been the availability of contiguous land (20 hectares to 50 hectares).

Right now, Caberte said acquiring land in Panglao or the entire province in general is a legal nightmare because of ownership issues among heirs.

However, she said the Investment Forum will try to iron out these problems, through an establishment of a VIP Track, wherein local landowners who have assembled the required hectarage will be matched with outside investors.

Negotiations for joint venture or other arrangements will be left to the players to discuss. The VIP Track component of the forum will be a venue where matching between local and outside investors can be done.

"Actual matching will be done during the forum. Land owners will be introduced to interested investors for negotiation," Caberte said.

Last year, Bohol was able to attract 187,981 visitors or tourists. The province continued to post highest growth in terms of visitor arrival in Central Visayas, (excluding Cebu).

In a separate interview Department of Tourism (DOT-7) regional director Patria Aurora Roa said, Bohol has now become a stand-alone destination, unlike before that Bohol has always been a partner destination of Cebu.

According to Roa, because of increasing direct flights from Manila, and other areas in the Philippines, Bohol has becoming a well-known destination, without depending Cebu.

In the past, the Bohol-Cebu tandem was well promoted, making Bohol as one of the day destinations with the skip-trip package from tourists availing Cebu tour packages.

Caberte said Bohol now desperately needs more accommodation facilities, in order to accommodate growing number of visitors.

"Because of the province's crucial position now in the tourism picture the Provincial Tourism Council [PTC]is addressing issues critical to its sustained attractiveness and competitiveness as a tourism destination," she stressed.

DTI, which is also a member of PTC is looking at coming up with interventions to encourage accreditation and even the use of internationally accepted terminologies and terms of reference such as description of hotel rooms and basic inclusions.

Despite the popularity of Bohol, as an alternative vacation destination of Boracay, the province has yet to establish a five-star resort, or other world-class tourism facilities, Caberte said.

Currently, the tourism sector in Bohol is dominated by local investors with a smattering of foreigners who came as visitors and ended up living and investing in the province.

[Animo]

Bohol is one of only 21 provinces slated to benefit from the Hospital Equipment Assistance Program (HEAP) the Philippines presented again to Spain.

Gov. Erico Aumentado said the provinces’ chances of getting hospital equipment are better now under President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo than during the time of her predecessor Joseph Ejercito Estrada.

“The project did not take off because deposed President Estrada failed to put up counterpart funding, unlike President Arroyo who, before we left for Rome and Spain, ordered Budget.Sec. Rolando Andaya to prepare the budgetary cover for forward obligation authority in the 2007 budget so that we can implement HEAP,” Aumentado said.

The governor formed part of the 55-man delegation President Arroyo brought to Spain. Being part of her official party, Aumentado’s foreign trip, including his stay at the luxurious Ritz Hotel, is fully covered by the national, and not by the provincial government.

The President’s party is slated to return to the country tonight, in time to watch the Manny Pacquiao-Oscar Larios fight. Aumentado however has set a meeting with the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) Executive Committee tomorrow so that he is expected to be in the province on Tuesday yet.

But he called from Spain Friday and went on air over all local radio stations here to sound off the good news.

He said Bohol’s HEAP beneficiary is the Garcia Memorial Provincial Hospital (GMPH) in Talibon town, now under Dr. Harold Gallego, chief of hospital.

The Presidential party was to have dinner with King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia at the Palacio Madrid Royale.

Aumentado was all set to present to the king his own request, on behalf of the Boholanos, to donate a replica of the galleon used by Capitan General Miguel Lopez de Legazpi who came to Bohol and had a blood compact with local chieftain Datu Sikatuna on Mar. 16, 1565.

He said he would also present a framed picture of the Sandugo Shrine in Bool District, Tagbilaran City. The life-size statues of Legazpi and Sikatuna raising their cups mixed with their blood were done in bronze by national artist Napoleon “Billy” Abueva.

He also had an official, Joseph Bernardo Medina, endorse to Spanish President Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero the same request.

The galleon replica will “house” a museum, restaurant, conference hall and two flagpoles that will fly the Philippine and Spanish flags.

He also presented framed pictures of the shrine to Adolfo Ramirez, owner of The Ritz Hotel in Madrid, and of the Occidental Hotel, and invited them to invest in tourism-related businesses here.

“President Arroyo endorsed Bohol, Camarines Sur and Cebu as the country’s tourism destinations and bright investment areas,” he said.

While she did not talk about visiting Spain then, as early as her June 5 visit to inaugurate the Tagbilaran to Lila section of the Bohol Circumferential Road Improvement Project Phase 2 (BCRIP 2), President Arroyo already observed that Spain that is also a small country, enjoys a brisk economy brought about by tourism.

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[Animo]

An agriculturist, a businesswomen, a scientist, an actor/director, and a rear admiral are among The Outstanding Boholanos Around the World (TOBAW) Awardees for 2006, the TOBAW selection committee announced last week.

The Outstanding Boholano awardees for 2006 are: Efren M. Chatto in the field of agriculture; Melecia Uy Du, business; Dr. Alma Bella P. Madrazo, engineering; Merliza M. Makinano, international labor relations; Prudencia C. Cruz, library science; Cesar Montano, performing arts; Atty. Isidoro Real Jr., public service; Rear Admiral Rogelio I. Calunsag, military service; Dr. Antonio Daquipa, medicine; and Dr. Rico O. Cruz, science.

The awarding ceremonies at 7 o’clock last night were held at the Sandugo Grand Ballroom of the Bohol Tropic Resorts. The award was sponsored by Tigum Bol-anon Tibuok Kalibutan and First Consolidated Bank, with the cooperation of the Province of Bohol, Diocese of Tagbilaran, Bohol Chronicle and Radio Station DYRD, and Bohol Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

CHATTO

Chatto, who is the elder brother of Congressman Edgar Chatto and is now based in Baguio City, has carved a name in the commercial production of cutflowers in the Philippines.

He was responsible for the cultivation and production of improved variety of cutflowers in the Philippines. He has cutflower farm in Baguio City and strawberry and passion fruit farm in Bukidnon.

As president of the Cordillera Agrobusiness Research and Technology Center and the National Cutflower Growers Federation, Chatto helped farmers improve their agri-business ventures and worked for policy reforms to strengthen the cutlower industry in the Philippines.

DU

Du, 79 years old, is chair of the Board of Directors of Du Ek Sam, Inc., DES Marketing Inc., Du Ek Sam Capital Corporation, and Melsam Management and Realty Development.

Dona Melecia and her husband Ek Sam engaged in copra trading in Jagna, and expanded their business into hardware retailing, gasoline service stations, rice and corn milling, and eventually into sales of motorcycles and home appliances.

After the death of her husband, she steered their small family business by dint of hard work, fairness, and honesty into a multi-million peso corporation. Today, Du Ek Sam has branches in many parts of the Visayas and Mindanao.

MONTANO

A multi-awarded actor and director, producer and writer, Montano was born in Manila of Boholano father from Baclayon, Bohol. Montano’s passion for acting was first seen in Dulaang UP’s stage productions.

He starred in 53 movies, including Jose Rizal, Muro-ami and Panaghoy sa Suba, the latter two were shot in various locations in Bohol; directed four movies, and produced Panaghoy sa Suba.

In his movies, Montano has notably promoted ecological, cultural, moral and spiritual values, and served as role model not only for aspiring performing artists but also for many Filipinos.

REAL

Real is congressman of the Ist district of Zamboanga del Sur since 200l, and has served as congressman of the same district from l987 to l992. He also served as governor of the Province of Zamboanga del Sur from l992 to 200l.

Real exemplifies a poor Boholano who succeeded in life by the time-tested principles of humility, hard work, godliness, and determination. Born in Baclayon in l936, he worked as clerk in the governor’s office in Zamboanga del Sur and later as clerk in Congress, so he could pursue his law degree at Lyceum of the Philippines. He took and placed seventh in the l96l bar examinations.

Prior to holding public office, he was a successful corporate lawyer in Manila. He practiced law, rendering legal service to the poor particularly from his home province.

CALUNSAG

Rear Admiral Calunsag is a distinguished product of a public school, having graduated from Alegria Elementary School, Loay, and the Philippine Science High School in Quezon City. He joined the military service as a cadet of the Philippine Military Academy where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in l974. He holds a Master in Business Administration from the Ateneo de Manila University and a Master in National Security Administration from the National Defense College of the Philippines.

Rear Admiral Calunsag is presently commander of the Naval Forces in Eastern Mindanao. He experienced his baptism of fire as a young officer in the battlefields of Sulu during the campaign against the Moro National Liberation Front. After that he was given various assignments, including Naval Task Force 4l Commander, where he was instrumental in safeguarding Philippine territorial waters and marine resources in the Kalayaan Islands and Scarborough shoal.

For his exemplary performance and distinguished services to the Armed Forces of the Philippines and to the country as a whole, Calunsag received a number of awards and commendations, including the Distinguished Service Star.

MADRAZO

Dr. Madrazo is country director of Tetra Tech EM, Inc., a US environmental consulting firm which completed the implementation of the USAID funded project, Coastal Resources Management Project (CRMP), that has helped several communities including coastal communities in Bohol develop their own coastal resource management plan.

Dr. Madrazo was born in December, l955 in Cortes, Bohol. Madrazo obtained her chemical engineering degree from the University of Mindanao and a Master in Engineering Education and PhD in Energy Engineering from the University of the Philippines.

Prior to her present position, Dr. Madrazo served as associate professor at the De La Salle University. As a scientist, she was engaged in energy-related research which tried to convert agricultural waste into an energy source and was the prime mover of the initiative to eliminate the use of leaded gasoline in the country.

MAKINANO

Makinano is director of International Labor Affairs Service, Department of Labor and Employment, and has been involved in programs and policies that help workers, particularly overseas Filipino workers.

Makinano grew up in Anda, Bohol. In spite of the lack of resources of her family, she studied and finished her political science degree from the University of the Philippines in Diliman, and obtained a master in international relations from the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand and a diploma in Oceans Law and Policy from the Rhodes Academy of Oceans Law and Policy.

Prior to her present position, she worked as senior researcher and analyst in the Office of Strategic and Special Studies of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and became consultant on strategic matters in the defense department. When she moved to the labor department in 200l, she became its youngest director.

CRUZ

Prudencia Cruz is a director of the National Library of the Philippines. Born in Albur, Bohol in l943, she obtained her degree in library science from University of San Carlos, her Masters in Library Science from the University of the Philippines, her post graduate studies in library and information science from the Northern Illinois University in the USA.

Cruz served as chief librarian of then Divine Word College-Tagbilaran from l964 to l970. In l970, she joined government service as provincial librarian of the Bohol Provincial library, and rose from the ranks in the National Library and was appointed director in 200l.

Cruz has served as resource persons on library science, here and abroad, and has worked hard towards the improvement of the public library systems in the country, making them accessible to the general public, and the empowering Filipinos through books and libraries.

DAQUIPA

Dr. Daquipa was a board certified general surgeon and had a successful private practice in Carmichael, California, UCA from l980 to 2004. For eight years, he served in the United States Army Reserves and was honorably discharged with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Although he recently retired, Dr. Daquipa continued assisting at cardiac surgeries.

As a young physician, Dr. Daquipa worked at the Bohol Provincial Hospital for one year without pay and was a medical director of the Bohol Youth Core, an organization of young Boholano future leaders, led by Gov. Erico Aumentado.

Dr. Daquipa has been active in surgical and medical missions in Bohol and other parts of the country since l996 and in securing donations of medicines, medical supplies and equipment for public hospitals in Bohol.

DR. CRUZ

A scientist, engineer and environmentalist, Dr. Cruz is a leading international expert in biofuels research and development. He is president and chief executive officer of Ecoenergy International, LLC in Craigmont, Idaho, USA, and at the same time program manager/terrestrial ecologist of Laboratory and Biological Sves and vice president of S.I.O. LLC, both of Pendleton, Oregon.

Born in Aguining, President Garcia on January 29, l958, he obtained an agricultural engineering degree from Leyte State University in l980, and MS in Agricultural Engineering from Silsoe College, England, and a Ph.D. In Agricultural Engineering from the University of Idaho, USA.

Dr. Cruz has over six years hands-on experience in biofuels research and development and over 25 years in renewable sources of energy. He has pioneered and advocated biodiesel production and utilization, and his expertise in biodiesel production has been utilized worldwide. He is listed in the International Who’s Who of Professionals and the l000 World Leaders of Scientific Influence.

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[Red Kite]

Does anyone here have a detailed map of the Anda peninsula? This place sounds interesting, I would like to know more of the area! Also anyone with vacation photos of Anda? http://www.fotocraft.org.uk/smilies/maddnana.gif

[ishtefh_03]

me and my friends, will probably go there in bohol this coming sembreak... nag eenganyo kase ung prof namin na taga dyan sa bohol... :D

[Kiel]

I went to Bohol last week and it was pretty awesome =] hehe.

Pictures are available at http://plethora.zoto.com

[Red Kite]

Thanks Kiel for sharing the photos! The story in pictures as I see it is: You fly from Manila direct to Panglaw, stay at Bohol Beach Club, take a trip up Loboc River and visit the Chocolate Hills! Am I right? Nice pictures! http://www.smileypad.com/v224/Happy/Big-Thumbs-Up.gif

[ishtefh_03]

i even got more excited when i saw your pics!!! sana matuloy kame ng mga friends ko...:D

[Kiel]

Thanks Kiel for sharing the photos! The story in pictures as I see it is: You fly from Manila direct to Panglaw, stay at Bohol Beach Club, take a trip up Loboc River and visit the Chocolate Hills! Am I right? Nice pictures! http://www.smileypad.com/v224/Happy/Big-Thumbs-Up.gif

Yep, exactly that way =] Hehe

[Animo]

The Heritage Beyond The Hills

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Bohol is beautiful. Its beaches are lined with powdery white sand, and remain largely unspoilt by the junk and sleaze marring other more renowned island destinations. Its rivers, falls, wildlife parks and wooded areas reveal landscapes that could have come out of a fairy tale or a tropical jungle fantasy. And there really is nothing more one can say about the Chocolate Hills except that you have to see them for yourself.

There is enough scenery on this small island to make your jaws drop and eyes melt many times over. The people are no less of a treasure, the Boholanos are welcoming, courteous, helpful, and honest. It is no wonder then why the island’s popularity has been booming. The resorts are crawling with tourists, mostly foreign and wholesome, with families or retirees making up the bulk of the vacationers. Good, clean, quiet fun is in abundant supply, one of the most popular daytime activities appears to be lying down in the sun and reading a book, although more strenuous activities such as hiking, diving, and dolphin-watching also have their enthusiasts. A party scene does exist, but it’s not so in-your-face as elsewhere. There are a handful of hard-core backpackers hanging around, but most of the young people on the island originally came for more than just some R&R. On any given day you can meet German dental students on a medical outreach program (from whom one can learn that there are no Bavarian donuts in Bavaria), members of the US Peace Corps serving as schoolteachers (surprisingly game for in-depth discussions of Philippine society and politics), and young missionaries from Canada (very pious and very polite).

The Boholanos appear to be truly mindful of the aesthetic value of their homes and public spaces. They all seem to have agreed to make their houses and streets as clean and pretty as possible. Almost every front yard is tidy and almost all the roads are lined with trees and ornamental plants. Most newly-built modern homes appear to at least acknowledge the province’s architectural heritage and try to pay tribute to the more classic structures by incorporating a few of their design elements. Boholanos seem to be not only very good homemakers, but good homeowners as well. There is a palpable respect for the gifts of the past, heritage buildings are preserved and cherished. While the distribution of riches may be not as dense as in Vigan or Silay, Bohol can still be proud of a lovely collection of stately old houses and buildings dotting the landscape. The heritage churches of Bohol alone are a subject worthy enough to fill entire books, or at least a separate feature. With all of its natural beauty it could be easy to miss the architectural treasures scattered throughout the province. Just when you think you’ve had your fill, out pops another wonder.

Driving through the island of Panglao, on the road from the San Agustin church, a vision of a gleaming, elegant bahay-na-bato, standing amidst a lush garden, surrounded by fields of green, is sure to catch one’s eye. Displaying true Boholano hospitality, Mr. Agustin Cloribel was kind enough to welcome us into his home and allow us to enter and photograph this as yet unheralded architectural gem.

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The Cloribel house was built in 1926, and its structure was originally designed by a Spanish architect in the classic two-story bahay-na-bato style. The lower half of the house, called the zaguan, may have been used to store the family carriage in the old days. The main entry door is definitely large enough to admit a horse or automobile. The Cloribels currently utilize the space to stable their motorcycle, which is a favorite means of transportation among Boholanos. It now also serves as an informal receiving area.

The main living area is on the upper level.*Large windows surround the second floor, taking advantage of the cool Panglao breezes.*The window sashes still feature the original sliding panes of capiz and wood, ready to be shut tight during storms.*Vents above the windows, protected by the roof eaves, let air in even when it's rainy.*Small shuttered windows below the large windows, called ventanillas, are screened with grillwork and can be left open when the large windows are closed.

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The family patriarch, Gaudencio Cloribel, was a respected judge and friend to such notable historical figures as former president Carlos P. Garcia. The chess table on which they used to play still stands in the sala, although because a few pieces from the chess set are missing, it now serves mostly as a coffee table. The majority of the furnishings around the house are original pieces from the 1920s, but since they have been maintained so well they don’t look like timeworn antiques at all. The Cloribels are particularly proud of their “programmable” piano, powered by rolls of punched-out paper, it’s a real collector’s item from the turn of the last century. The handsomely crafted wooden scrollwork, panelling, and hardwood floors seem to have come straight out of a museum, and go perfectly with the sepia-toned photographs, mementoes, and portraits that hang on the walls. Mr. Cloribel points out that the ceiling used to boast of ornate carvings, remnants of which still encircle the base of the ceiling fan. But before they had the carvings taken down, they carefully photographed everything in order to ensure that its original form may someday be accurately restored.

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Except for using concrete to reinforce the stone portions of the structure and upgrading the electrical wiring and plumbing, Mr. Cloribel states that the house has never really undergone any big renovation or restoration work. He asserts that it now still looks pretty much like it did when it was first built. The family has always taken care that the house stays clean and gets a fresh coat of paint when necessary, and that the grounds and garden are kept up and manicured. Although numerous members of the Cloribel clan have settled elsewhere or gone abroad, they still make it a point to come together at their ancestral home every year during Holy Week and other holidays, thus ensuring that the heart of the Cloribel house beats strong with the pulse of several generations.

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Finding an authentic bahay-na-bato has become increasingly elusive, especially one that is still being kept alive by the original family's descendants. A lot of these ancestral houses are left to decay and be preyed upon by vandals and salvagers. The shared memory of the quintessential Filipino home, part of our national identity, is being worn away, torn down, or carted off to be sold for scrap. We must realize that protecting the legacy of the past is not a futile exercise in nostalgia, but a crucial task in defining our culture. The efforts of the Cloribel family and the province of Bohol show how Filipinos can live and progress in harmony with the land and its history. Sea and sand, hills and rivers, wood and stone, all these have come together in Bohol to build a place the entire country can be proud of.

[terrapinoy]

^^ Gracias Animo!

My 80+ year old father went back home to Bohol recently. He has kept the ancestral home intact through the years. He was happy to see that in his home town, many people were maintaining their houses. But, was sad to see many of the wooden houses replaced by non descript concrete block houses. He now wants to consult an architect on the best way to renovate the family home.

[Animo]

^^ That a great way to preserve our built heritage. :)

[Animo]

TOURISM in Central Visayas is booming!

It is just timely that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in her State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 24, mentioned that the entire three Visayas regions be the focus of the tourism industry in the country -- with the famous Boracay in Western Visayas and the rich and scenic coastal towns of Easter Visayas and, of course, the unique bounties of the Central Visayas waiting for local and foreign tourists to explore.

The Department of Tourism in Region 7 (or Central Visayas) published a beautiful brochure having useful information concerning the four provinces of Bohol, Cebu, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor.

The brochure is impressive. Unfortunately it does not have a name. So I will call it "A 4-in-1 Central Visayas tourism brochure."

Bohol is described as "An Eco-Cultural Paradise"; Cebu is labeled as "The Metropolis of the South"; Negros Oriental is described as "Bounty of the Oriental Seas"; Siquijor has no label, but the brochure shows the province's photo of an old convent in the municipality of Larena, claimed to be the oldest Catholic convent in Asia. Since Siquijor has no label, I will name it Magic Island.

Central Visayas has natural and man-made attractions. Visiting this region is an experience! Most tourists say it is the place for a total experience of RRI -- rest, recreation, and inspiration -- where you find an abundance of nature, history, and culture.

Bohol, described as a quaint limestone island, is the tenth largest island in the Philippines. The island province has amazing natural wonders as well as important historical monuments. It is famous for its cone-shaped Chocolate Hills (almost 500 of them) located in the municipality of Carmen. Bohol is also famous for its unpolluted waterfalls, beaches, virgin forests, caves, caverns, and rivers.

The island is home to the tarsier, so-called smallest monkey in the world although it is not really a monkey. The greatest legacy of Bohol is its colorful history and culture -- it is the site of the longest revolt against Spain led by Boholano chieftain Dagohoy (1744-1829). It is home to 20 colonial churches.

Cebu is where commerce and recreation belnd harmoniously. Called the Queen City of the South, it offers the best of both worlds -- beach fun on stretches of clean, white sand, city convenience in modern shopping malls, discos, and parks. Visitors won't leave Cebu without buying a variety of souvenir items from fashion accessories to dried mango preserves.

Places to visit in Cebu are Magellan's Cross, Basilica Minore del Santo Niño formerly known as the San Agustin Church built in 1565, Fort San Pedro, Taoist Temple, Lapu Lapu Monument in Mactan, Kawasan Falls in Badian, Moalboal Beach Resort, and many other beach resorts and tourist spots.

Negros Oriental is "for those who love nature at its best". Beyond the stretch of its ssugarcane fields, you can see beautiful mountain ranges on one side and a glittering sea on the other. The major attractions include Apo Island, a haven for scuba divers and those who would just do snorkeling. Apo Island can be seen from Dumageute's Rizal boulevard. It is accentuated with crystal clear waters, colorful corals, and rich marine life.

The tourism brochure describes Negros Oriental as an underwater spectacle in motion citing Bais City, the place for dolphin watching, which is a one-of-a-kind experience. There is Mt. Talinis, a challenge for the adventurous hikers who love to discover rare flora and fauna, and verdant forest. Tourists would love to see the Twin Lakes of Balinsasayao in Sibulan. There are caves in Mabinay and some towns in the north. There is also Canlaon Volcano in the north where tourists dare to scale the crater because of its magical effect.

Siquijor boasts of diverse attractions, but specifically the sea with white or yellow sand. Siquijor is a coral island. One really has to go to this smallest island in Central Visayas to affirm what visitors mostly say, "Siquijor heals the spirit of any weary traveler with its peace and tranquility". The island is popular for its folk traditions of healing rituals -- it gets a name as a mystical island paradise. Siquijor is the home of the historical St. Isidore Labradore Church, and the bell tower of St. Francis of Assisi, and the old Cang-isok house (a must-see for those people who love old wooden houses). Also, Siquijor boasts of its butterfly sanctuary where one of the biggest butterflies in Asia is found.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dum/2006/08/04/oped/joy.g..perez.sensitivity.html

[Animo]

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Imagine watching the most colorful and exotic fiestas in the country*—the Masskara of Bacolod, the Dinagyang of Iloilo, the Ati-atihan of Kalibo Aklan, the Mantawi of Mandaue, the Basakanon of Cebu, the Hambabalud of Jimalalud and Sinanduloy of Tangub City—performed all in one occasion by the very best street dance troupe of every city. Imagine fire breathers, pole-volting and cart-wheeling gymnasts, armies of pirouetting dancers and marching bands of percussionists, all in the most brilliant costumes—from gold sequined white tuxedos and top hats to Mardi Gras-derived masks to pseudo-African regalia—and framed by the most ingenious of set designs of unfurling gigantic banners and coalescing panels.

Imagine all these actors, dancers, singers and instrumentalists from different provinces—a cast of more than 200—coming together for a spectacular dance musicale enacting the historic blood compact between conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and Datu Sikatuna in Bool, Tagbilaran, on March 16, 1565. Imagine the synergy of such talent, the power of such a chorus.

All these came to life at the Sandugo street dancing celebration in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, on July 23 as the island welcomed back Boholanos far and wide, from balikbayans from abroad to celebrities such as actor Cesar Montano in the Tigum Bol-anon sa Tibuok Kalibutan (International Reunion of Boholanos from Across the Globe) Festival.

But the very climax of event was the Sandugo Oracles, which, as Lutgardo Labad, multiawarded theater director and chairman of the Bohol Arts and Cultural Heritage Council (BACH) and Jose Luspo, librettist, playwright and director of the Office of Cultural Affairs and Development of thee Holy Name University explain, is but the latest effort in their cultural advocacy to uplift Boholano culture.

Luspo reveals that the play, which he wrote a decade ago, was inspired by Spanish historical accounts that document a Boholano baylan priestess foretelling the coming of the conquistadors and the doom they would spell for local culture. Labad cites other historical details they fleshed out to make the play more accurate: incision on the chest instead of the wrist, the pivotal role of translator from Borneo and the wariness of Boholanos to westerners due to previous Portuguese raids

Labad thought it best to make a musicale of the play, maximizing the multiregional talent the festival had made available to them. Street dancing choreographies that had the protagonists pole volting. Songs made good use of huge chorus and the excellent voices of lead singers.

Labad emphasizes the parity between Lakandula and Legaspi regarded each other and connects the historic international treaty to modern history. Labad notes that imperialistic subjugation that followed the peace pact forebode a history of conflict.

Making this all possible is the generous support of the provincial government. Mayor Dan Neri Lim is the play’s executive producer. His prioritization of cultural development is exemplary.

The Sandugo Festival is proof of the greatness that springs from unity, when different regions, local government and the private sector, cultural advocates and philanthropists come together. One blood, one culture.

http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2006/july/31/yehey/life/20060731lif1.html

[Sinjin P.]

Sta Lucia eyes Bohol for real estate projects

By Ehda M. Dagooc
The Freeman 08/24/2006

Following Cebu's success for the past decades, Bohol is likewise fast becoming to be one of the most attractive sites for multi-million peso real estate development in Central Visayas.

Because of this bright prospect, Sta. Lucia Realty Development Corporation (SLRDC) will start its residential as well as commercial projects in Bohol province this year, said the company's president and chief executive officer (CEO) Exequiel D. Robles.

"Bohol is a growing market, we would like to enter this market this year," Robles said in an interview.

Although there are no definite plans yet, Robles said the company is looking at establishing its name in the residential and commercial developments in Bohol.

Aside from OFWs (Overseas Foreign Workers), Robles said tourism has also pulled up the attractiveness of Bohol, as a fertile province for real estate investments.

He said the company will get into partnerships with local residents in Bohol, or land owners in the province in order to pursue its plan to build real estate structures.

In Cebu, since its entry few decades ago, the company has developed a little over 20 residential and commercial real estate projects, mostly if not all, were done in partnership with local partners or land owners.

Its largest commercial development is the establishment of huge Al Vista Golf and residential estate in the southern part of Cebu, wherein the company invested about P1.2 billion.

This year, the company has also unveiled its newest residential project, the P500 million upscale Discovery Bay, in partnership with Discovery Bay Properties Inc.

Robles said like Cebu, the company would like to grow tremendously in Bohol in the next few years.

After developing mostly flat lands to build residential and commercial structures, Robles said the company will now re-enter into investing mid-rise to high-rise condominium projects in Cebu.

"Cebu has limited flat lands, the province is mountainous," Robles said referring that high-rise condominium project is seen to hit Cebuano market in the next few years.

He added that land is becoming more expensive in Cebu, and demand for condominium projects is expected to grow over the years here.

Already, SLRDC has built two condominium projects in Cebu, the Sentinel Towers along Banilad area in Cebu City, and the Vistamar resort complex in Mactan Island.

[Æsahættr]

Any pics on the new circumfencial coastal highway?

[shotgun x]

Just want to share pics from recent vacation.. was lucky it was sunshiny the whole time unlike Manila. I feel Bohol as a province is very blessed. They have everything and people are very kind. I hope the place prosper more.

Alona beach
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Blood compact
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Carmen Hills or Chocolate Hills
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Loboc river
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Tarzan boy
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Tarsier
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Balicasag island (Fish sanctuary and diving resort.. wish I had an underwater camera..(had fun snorkeling)
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Baclayon church
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[shotgun x]

Skipper
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some more pics of Alona beach (apparently named after the actress Alona Alegre)
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Alona tropical (resort where we stayed)
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