Panglao Island, Bohol
Panglao is an island located in the Central Visayan province of Bohol. A bridge connects the island to Tagbilaran, Bohol making land travel possible. Panglao is known to have a rich marine biodiversity. More than 2,500 species of mollusks and 250 species of crustaceans are said to be found around the...
Source: nomadic experiences
Top Philippine destinations for 2009
It's time again to look back at my local trips last year and choose my top Philippine destinations for 2009. I visited my 63rd province last year! For my list for 2009, I'm not limiting my choices to ten since there were a lot of destinations which I consider very memorable.1. Banol Beach, Twin Lagoon,...
Source: Philippine Travel Journal | Ivan About Town
Chocolate Hills
As a young 3rd grade version of Markyramone, I remember being shown pictures of different places in the Philippines. The Banaue rice terraces, Taal volcano, the near perfect cone of Mayon volcano, Rizal statue at Luneta Park, the white sand beaches of Mindoro and of course the Chocolate Hills of Bohol.
I've...
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Nationwide search begins for 4th Gawad Haydee Yorac awardee
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) today announced that the nationwide search has begun for the fourth awardee of the Gawad Haydee Yorac for Outstanding Public Service.
Began in 2006 by Meralco, in cooperation with the University of the Philippines, the award recognizes leaders from the private sector,...
Source: PINOYWORLD Philippines | Pinoy Blogger's Official Blog
Does Tourism Speeds up The Philippine Tarsiers’ Extinction?
When one mentions Bohol, the first and second thing that comes to mind are Chocolate Hills and Tarsiers, the latter is considered to be an endangered specie. In Bohol, a continuously dwindling number of Philippine Tarsier can be found. It is also found in a few places like Leyte, Samar and some parts...
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Baclayon Church, Bohol
Actually, the name of the church is The Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and is located at Baclayon, a fifth class municipality in Bohol. Many people now refers to it as Baclayon Church and is considered as one of the oldest churches in the Philippines.The church itself has a rich history...
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Bohol Coconut Palms Resort
Not many Bohol Resorts (specially those in Panglao Island) offer classy and elegant accommodations at amazingly affordable rates. But with Bohol Coconut Palms Resort however, guests on a trip to Baclayon, Bohol can be confident of a pleasurable resort stay at a very affordable cost. Guests can enjoy...
Source: Bohol Beach Resorts
REGENTS 2009-2010
Among Catholic religious communities (eg. SVD or Divine Word Missionaries) the term, Regency, is used for a period of time that a seminarian leaves his studies to work in the apostolic ministry of the community (eg. teach in a school or seminary).These seminarians are called "regents."Incoming Regents...
Source: FELMAR'S MISSIONARY JOURNEY
List of Bohol town fiestas
They say that the island of Bohol sinks about an inch in May due to the thousands of Bol-anons who come home to attend the many town and barrio fiestas celebrated during the month.
You can almost feel this once you disembark from those overloaded ships docking at the Tagbilaran Port in May.
Read the full post at Bol-anon.
