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The Department of Tourism of the Philippines is responsible for promoting

tourism to generate foreign currency and employment. Some of the most
popular tourist attractions in Bohol include the Chocolate Hills, white sandy
beaches like Alona Beach, dive sites around Balicasag Island, a river cruise
along the Loboc River, seeing tarsiers at the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary, and
visiting old Spanish churches like the Baclayon Church, considered the oldest
stone church in the Philippines. The document also provides details on the
history of Spanish colonization in Bohol and various rebellions against
Spanish rule.

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The
Department of
Tourism
(Filipino:
Kagawaran ng
Turismo
) of
the Philippines, mor
e popularly known
as
DOT
, is
the departmentof
the Philippine
governmentwhich is
primarily charged
with the
responsibility to
encourage,
promote, and
develop tourism as
a major socio-
economic activity to
generate foreign
currency and
employment, and to
spread thebenefits
of tourism to both
the private and
public sector.
Tourism Secretary

Ramon Jimenez,
Jr.
History
Before the
Spaniards arrived
and further
colonized the
Philippines, there
were enough
evidences
suggesting thatthe
local inhabitants
of the Philippines
have already been
in contact with
outsiders such as
the Chinese,
Malays,Japanese
and other
Southeast and
East
Asian countries
through trade.
Artifacts found
from several
archeologicalsites
all over the
country
were recovered
like jars, pots,
ancient tools,
and utensils
bearing some
brand that it
camefrom another
place. In fact,
some of the relics
were found in
deep soil on the
eastern part of
Bohol.Shortly after
Ferdinand
Magellan and his
men were
defeated by Lapu-
lapu (a tribe
leader in Cebu),
another
dispatchwas sent
off from Spain. It
was Captain
General Miguel
Lopez de Legazpi,
a Spanish
Conquistador,
who drifted tothe
shores of Bohol.
He befriended the
natives by means
of a blood
compact with Datu
Sikatuna in 1565.
This act
ofbrotherhood
was the first
international treaty
of
friendship betwee
n the Filipinos
and Spaniards.
Later on, the
bloodcompact
would then
become an annual
event called the
Sandugo Festival
where thousands
of tourists would
comeand witness
this vivacious
affair in Tagbilaran
City.From then on,
the Spaniards
slowly won the
hearts of the
natives and began
their colonization
agenda to
wiselyutilize the
rich and
untouched
resources in Bohol
that were of much
use to the
Europeans. Later
on, several
uprising
would emerge in
protest of the
Spaniards’ harsh
treatment of the
natives and
religious conflicts.
Among these
rebellions, there
were two major
revolts that remain
imprinted on
Bohol history: a
short revolt led
byTamblot in
1621-1622, and
the famous
Dagohoy rebellion
which lasted 85
years from 1744-
1829. The latter,
as amatter of fact,
was considered as
the longest
uprising in
Philippine
History.Furthermor
e, grueling
attempts were
made by the
Spaniards to stop
the rebellion,
but failed
miserably; even a
troopof 2,200
soldiers sent by
General Ricafort
was not
successful.Two
years before the
revolt ended in
1829, Francisco
Dagohoy died. In
the end, the
captured followers
weregranted
pardon and began
a new life in other
towns surrounding
their hometown of
Danao. This
revolt, in turn, led
tothe
establishment of a
free
Boholano govern
ment shortly
thereafter.
Tourist
Spots
CHOCOLATE
HILLS
 The Chocolate
Hills is a famous
tourist attraction
in Bohol. This
island treasure is
a series of
undulating
hills over a vast
plain sometimes
considered the
“Eighth Wonder
of the World”, it
has been
declared as
Chocolate Hills
National
Geological
Monument and
proposed for
inclusion in the
UNESCO World
Heritage.The
hills are
considered
unusual
geological
formations that
consists of at
least 1,268
perfectly cone-
shaped hills of
about the same
size, that are
scattered
throughout the
municipalities of
Carmen,
Batuanand
Sagbayan. A one
of a kind
geological
feature in the
world. The hills
range from 30 to
150 meters
highand are
covered in green
grass, which
turns to brown
during dry
season, making
them look like
chocolatemound
s. The Chocolate
Hills Complex in
Carmen town,
and Sagbayan
Peak in the town
of Sagbayan
aretwo areas
where tourists
can view the
hills up close.
WHITE SANDY
BEACHES

ALONA BEACH
is located in
barangay
Tawala, Panglao.
This centerpiece
of the island is a
1.5
kilometerstretch
of glittering
white sand in the
southwest
portion of
Panglao island. It
is considered the
mostpopular
beach in Panglao
and is shared by
different resorts
that offer various
cuisines and
cater todifferent
markets. There
are also quite
a number of
establishments
offering diving
lessons and rent
of
diveequipment.
The seas are
exceptionally
clear, and this
combination of
pristine sand
and crystal clear
seashas led
some experts to
label it as one of
the best tropical
beach in the
region. The
tranquil waters
areperfect for
swimming,
sunbathing,
snorkeling,
kayaking and
learning to dive.
The adventurous
types canalso
easily rent boats
to go to deeper
reefs in nearby
islands.
BOLOD BEACH
is located east
of Alona Beach
and is a favorite
among locals,
mainly because
of theshallow
waters that
make the place
ideal for family
get-togethers.
The exclusive
Bohol Beach
Club islocated
here and is ideal
for those who
want privacy.
DOLJO BEACH
is located
in barangay
Doljo. With its
deep
calm waters,
undisturbed
coral reefs
anddiverse
marine life, Doljo
Beach is an ideal
place for scuba
diving. Seashells
of varied designs
and colorsalso
abound in the
area.
DIVE SITES
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BALICASAG
is a small island
south of Panglao.
There is a resort
on the island
and there are a
lot ofbeautiful
dive sites
surrounding the
island.
Considered as
one of the best
dive sites in the
region, it
isfamous among
divers for its
overhangs,
crevices,
downslope walls,
a vast
abundance of
the most
colorfuland
exotic displays of
marine life.
LOBOC RIVER
CRUISE
Local and
foreign tourists
who visit the
town of Loboc
must always
include a cruise
along the scenic
andwinding
Loboc
River, wherein
lunch could only
be on board
on one of the
town’s native
floating
restaurants
that serves fresh
seafood and
native dishes. A
cruise along the
emerald green
Loboc River
starts either
from the Loay
Bridge or at the
town’s
Poblacion. The
motor
ized bancas and
the floating
restaurants
takecruisers
upstream
passing by nipa
trees, coconuts
and other
tropical flora.
The town of
Loboc is about
24kilometers
from the city.
TARSIER
The Philippine
Tarsier (Tarsius
syrichta),
estimated to be
45 million years
old and known to
be the
smallest
primate. It’s
home is in Bohol.
It has gray fur
and nearly gray
tail. Tarsiers are
named as such
because of their
special
elongated tarsal
bones, which
form their ankles
and enable them
to leap to
almost10 feet
from tree to tree.
Their long, partly
hairless tail arcs
over their back
when they hop
on the
ground.Tarsiers
are small and
weigh only about
110 to 145
grams or 4 to 5
ounces. The
most notable
feature oftarsiers
is their eyes,
which are each
bigger than its
entire brain. Like
owls, tarsiers
can rotate their
headalmost 180
degrees in each
direction. They
hunt at night
exclusively for
animal prey and
their
dietincludes
insects such as
cockroaches,
crickets and
small lizards.
Philippine
Tarsier Sanctu
ary
The Tarsier Trail
starts at the
Tarsier Research
and
Development
Center set up by
the Philippine
TarsierFoundatio
n in
Canapnapan,
Corella. See the
tarsiers live and
roam freely in
their natural
habitat.
TheTarsier
Sanctuary is
located
in Corella town
about 10
kilometers north
of Tagbilaran
City.
OLD
CHURCHES

BACLAYON
CHURCH
is the Church of
Our Lady of the
Immaculate
Conception in
Baclayon town.
TheBaclayon
Church is
considered to be
the oldest stone
church in the
Philippines. It is
one of the
bestpreserved
Jesuit build
churches in the
region, although
in the 19th
century, the
Augustinian
Recollectsadded
a modern facade
and a number of
stone buildings
that now
surround the
church. The first
Spanishmissiona
ries or
doctrineros in
the region,Fr.
Juan de Torres
and Fr. Gabriel
Sanchez, first
settled
inBaclayon in
1595. Shortly
after their
arrival, a visita
was erected on
the spot.
Although
Baclayon was
thefirst seat of
the Spanish
Jesuit
missionaries,
fear of Moro
mauraders soon
forced them to
move
theirheadquarter
s more inland, to
Loboc. Only in
1717, Baclayon
became a parish,
and construction
of a newchurch
commenced. The
church was
constructed from
coral stones. The
laborers used
bamboo to
moveand lift the
stones in
position, and
used the white
of a million eggs
as to cement the
stones together.
Thecurrent
building was
completed in
1727. The
church obtained
a large bell in
1835. Beside the
church is
theBaclayon
Museum that
holds
remarkable
collection of
religious art,
ecclesiastical
vestments and
otherpriceless
16th century
relics and
artifacts. The
Baclayon Church
is about 7
kilometers from
TagbilaranCity.
LOBOC
CHURCH
is the Church of
San Pedro in
Loboc, Bohol. It
is the second
oldest church in
Bohol builtin
1608, but soon
reduced to
ashes. In 1638, a
stronger one was
build. Located
near the river, it
hassurvived a
number of
floods. Inside the
church, you can
admire some
remarkable
naive paintings
on theceiling.
With a three
storey convent,
a Spanish coat of
arms canbe
found in the
stonewall at the
entranceof the
convent. The
church has two
facades, the
Jesuit-built
Baroque façade
which is
decorated
withunfinished
medallions
depicting saints,
and the
neoclassical
portico added by
the Recollects.
The bell towerof
Loboc is about
100 meters from
the church. The
convent built
behind the
church features
a balconywith
colored glass
panes and a
gilded ceiling
and also has a
museum on the
third floor. The
Loboc Churchis
about 24
kilometers from
Tagbilaran City.
BLOOD
COMPACT SITE
A marker which
identifies the
spot where Datu
Sikatuna, a
native chieftain,
forged a Blood
Compact
withDon Miguel
Lopez de Legazpi
representing the
King of Spain, for
the purpose of
fostering friendly
relationsbetween
the countries.
The Blood
Compact
Commemorative
Shrine is
located in
Barangay Bool,
TagbilaranCity.
The sculpture
depicting this
historical
promise of
friendship is
made by
National Artist,
NapoleonAbueva
, a Boholano
himself. This
historical event
happened on
March 16, 1565
is
commemorated
everyyear in
Bohol as the
Sandugo Festival
in July.
HINAGDANAN
CAVE
Hinagdanan
Cave is a cave
on Panglao
Island, in Dauis,
Bohol about 9
kilometers from
Tagbilaran City.
Hinagdanan
means
“laddered” in
Cebuano. It is a
naturally lighted
cavern with a
deep lagoon and
many
large stalactites
and stalagmites.
The cave leads
to a large
underground
cavern, that
contains a pond.
Theunderground
pond is a
popular
swimming spot,
but it has been
known to test for
high levels of
variouspollutants
, since it is fed
by
ground runoff.
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MAG-ASO
FALLS
Numerous
waterfalls and
caves are
scattered across
the island of
Bohol, including
the beautiful
Mag-Asofalls in
Antequera. Mag-
Aso means
smoke in the
native tongue.
The water is cool
and often
creates a mistin
humid mornings
which can hide
the falls. Mag-
aso Falls in the
town of
Antequera is
about 21
kilometersfrom
Tagbilaran City.
PUNTA CRUZ
WATCHTOWER
The watchtower
in Punta Cruz,
Maribojoc town
is located 14
kilometers from
Tagbilaran City.
The tower
ismade of stone
wherein a
wooden cross is
planted in a
slightly indented
area in front of
the
tower.According
to legend, the
cross has been
enchanted with
a mysterious
spell that had
saved many
peoplefrom the
ravages of
pirates. The
cross is said to
extend its arms
to the sea,
preventing
marauders.
Thetower, which
has windows
that overlook
nearby islands
Cebu and
Siquijor and the
Mindanao Sea,
servedas a
lookout for
pirates.
MAN-MADE
FOREST IN
BILAR
Commune with
Mother nature
and explore this
unique and
exciting
wilderness in the
heart of Bohol.
TheRajah
Sikatuna
National Park, a
man-made
forest,
experience
begins at the
Magsaysay Park
in the town
ofBilar. The town
of Bilar is about
41 kilometers
from Tagbilaran
City.
Blood Compact
Site
 View the spot
where the
Spaniards and
Filipinos fostered
friendly relations
through blood. This
is considered as the
firstseed of the
United Nations and
the first treaty
between the brown
and white race.
Baclayon Church
This is an old stone
church with
religious relics
dating back to the
early 16th century. It
is considered as
one of the
oldeststone
churches in the
Philippines.
The Philippine
Tarsier
See the smallest
primate in the world
along the Loboc
River.
Bilar Man-Made
Forest
Feel the coolness
of the air and view
the awesome
display of the
thousands of
mahogany trees
painstakingly
planted bythe
people.
Chocolate Hills

This is Bohol’s
first and foremost
tourist attraction.
Feast your eyes
on the
breathtaking
work of nature
that has been
considered as one
of the wonders of
the world. There are
1,268 haycock hills
which turn brown
during the dry
season,giving it that
chocolatey look.
Loboc-Loay River
Cruise
Enjoy lunch while
cruising and
viewing the majestic
panorama of nipa
palm plantation
along the banks of
the
river.Sometimes,
wild ducks can be
seen feeding and
swimming on the
river.
Loay River Firefly
Cruise
Loay River Firefly
Cruise is the
newest attraction in
Bohol. You will ride,
not a cruise ship but
a slow-moving unlit
bargethat will take
you to a wider part
of the river. The
river sides only
contains mangroves
gently moves with
the cold windgiving
it a romantic and
magical backdrop
where the dim light
of the sky and the
twinkling lights from
the fireflies are
theonly illumination
of the place.
Loay River Firefly
Cruise
Loay River Firefly
Cruise is the
newest attraction in
Bohol. You will ride,
not a cruise ship but
a slow-moving unlit
bargethat will take
you to a wider part
of the river. The
river sides only
contains mangroves
gently moves with
the cold windgiving
it a romantic and
magical backdrop
where the dim light
of the sky and the
twinkling lights from
the fireflies are
theonly illumination
of the place.
Bohol Bee Farm
The Bohol Bee
Farm is a secluded
and rustic resort-
cum-restaurant
located in Panglao
Island. They serve
delicious,organic,
healthy food in the
restaurant as well
as indulge your
craving for
Boholano delicacies
from their
bakeshop.
Localsouvenirs are
also available.
Panglao Island
tour
This island is
famous for its quiet
beaches, but
notable locations
include Dauis
Church (with a well
in front of its
altar),Hinagdanan
Cave, Panglao
Church, Watch
Tower, and the
market. This tour
also includes
dolphin and whale
watchingwhile
aboard an early
morning boat trip to
scenic Pamilacan
Island. Spinner
dolphins are best
seen after sunrise.
Punta Watch
Tower
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Hinagdanan Cave

Pamilacan Island
Tour
Pamilacan Island is
home to about 11
species of whales
and dolphins.
Former male whale
hunters are now
being
trainedspotters.
Prime dolphin- and
whale-watching
months are from
March to June, but
resident dolphin
and whale species
canbe found all
year round. Tours
are dependent on
weather and sea
conditions.
Dolphon Watching
and Snorkeling at
Balicasag Island
Balicasag is a
small island that
has a large marine
sanctuary and is an
excellent place for
scuba diving and
snorkelingwith its
clear blue waters an
bountiful marine life.
Scuba Diving in
Bohol
Bohol diving is
considered to be
one of the best in
the world. The
majority of diving in
Bohol is conducted
around
thesouthwestern
end of Bohol
proper. The resort
island of Panglao is
a great base for to
set up and explore
the numerousdive
sites that abound
the islands,
including Balicasag,
Pungtud, Gakang,
and Pamilacan. A
black coral forest is
amongits main
attractions. We offer
Discover Scuba
diving lessons for
those who are
interested to dive
without paying for a
fullcourse.
Danao Adventure
Park (E.A.T
Danao)
E.A.T Danao stands
for
Eco/Extreme/Educa
tional Adventure
Tour Danao. It is the
newest tourism
attraction in Bohol. -
See more at:
http://www.e-
philippines.com.ph/
philippine-tourist-
destinations/bohol-
tours-and-travel-
packages/where-to-
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Bohol Coco Farm
- located in
Libaong, Panglao
Island, Bohol. A
great new ECO
Tourist Attraction
in Panglao and
wellworth taking
the family for
a fun couple of
hours. Experience
the Coco Sky Walk.
The Watch
Tower Punta
Cruz -
located about
16km South of
Tagbilaran City,
Bohol, the
Watch Tower at
PuntaCruz,
Barangay
Maribojoc is well
worth a
visit.Constructed
by the Spanish in
the 1796,
this strategic
location offers an
excellent view of
the surrounding
sea (Cebu,Siquijor
and Mindanao can
be seen from
the Tower).
Mag-Aso Falls
 - located in
Antequera, Bohol,
is a tourist spot of
natural beauty.
The twin falls
around 25 feet
inheight
dominating the
site. The rocks
at their base
eroded over
thousands of
years, forming a
large pool.The
Falls lay at the
bottom of a deep
gorge, tropical
flora and fauna
surrounding the
entire site.
Bamboo Hanging
Bridge
- crossing the
Sipatan River in
the Municipality of
Sevilla, Bohol, is a
fun tourist spot
tovisit. Originally
constructed using
just bamboo and
rope. Today the
rope has made
way to steel
cables, giving
addedsafety and
stability.
Baclayon Church
 - No tourist trip to
Bohol would be
complete
withoutvisiting
Baclayon Church
or to give it the
proper title “
The Church of
Our Lady of the
Immaculate
Conception
”. Considered to
be one of
the oldest
churches in the
Philippines. A
large tower at the
front of the
building served a
duel purpose as
both Bell and
WatchTower.
Inang-angan
Steps, Loon
- form a gateway
between
Moto
(uptown) and
Napo
(downtown).
Constructed
between1847 -
1849, under the
direction of
Father Antonio
Yus
, the then parish
priest. This Grand
Stairway was
originallymade out
of coral stone,
carved into blocks
by local residents.
A total of
174 steps
 spread over 4
flights form
thispicturesque
and still vital link
between upper
and lower Loon.
National
Museum, Bohol
Branch,
Tagbilaran City
- is an
oftenoverlooked
Tourist Attraction.
It offers an
interesting insight
into Bohol’s
post
and
Pre-Spanish
history
.The Museum is
well worth visiting.
Among the
exhibitsare
Boholano Art,
Botanical,
Zoological and
Archeological
materials and
artifacts that have
been unearthed
fromdifferent parts
of the island.
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The Department of Tourism of the Philippines is responsible for promoting

tourism to generate foreign currency and employment. Some of the most
popular tourist attractions in Bohol include the Chocolate Hills, white sandy
beaches like Alona Beach, dive sites around Balicasag Island, a river cruise
along the Loboc River, seeing tarsiers at the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary, and
visiting old Spanish churches like the Baclayon Church, considered the oldest
stone church in the Philippines. The document also provides details on the
history of Spanish colonization in Bohol and various rebellions against
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The
Department of
Tourism
(Filipino:
Kagawaran ng
Turismo
) of
the Philippines, mor
e popularly known
as
DOT
, is
the departmentof
the Philippine
governmentwhich is
primarily charged
with the
responsibility to
encourage,
promote, and
develop tourism as
a major socio-
economic activity to
generate foreign
currency and
employment, and to
spread thebenefits
of tourism to both
the private and
public sector.
Tourism Secretary

Ramon Jimenez,
Jr.

History
Before the
Spaniards arrived
and further
colonized the
Philippines, there
were enough
evidences
suggesting thatthe
local inhabitants
of the Philippines
have already been
in contact with
outsiders such as
the Chinese,
Malays,Japanese
and other
Southeast and
East
Asian countries
through trade.
Artifacts found
from several
archeologicalsites
all over the
country
were recovered
like jars, pots,
ancient tools,
and utensils
bearing some
brand that it
camefrom another
place. In fact,
some of the relics
were found in
deep soil on the
eastern part of
Bohol.Shortly after
Ferdinand
Magellan and his
men were
defeated by Lapu-
lapu (a tribe
leader in Cebu),
another
dispatchwas sent
off from Spain. It
was Captain
General Miguel
Lopez de Legazpi,
a Spanish
Conquistador,
who drifted tothe
shores of Bohol.
He befriended the
natives by means
of a blood
compact with Datu
Sikatuna in 1565.
This act
ofbrotherhood
was the first
international treaty
of
friendship betwee
n the Filipinos
and Spaniards.
Later on, the
bloodcompact
would then
become an annual
event called the
Sandugo Festival
where thousands
of tourists would
comeand witness
this vivacious
affair in Tagbilaran
City.From then on,
the Spaniards
slowly won the
hearts of the
natives and began
their colonization
agenda to
wiselyutilize the
rich and
untouched
resources in Bohol
that were of much
use to the
Europeans. Later
on, several
uprising
would emerge in
protest of the
Spaniards’ harsh
treatment of the
natives and
religious conflicts.
Among these
rebellions, there
were two major
revolts that remain
imprinted on
Bohol history: a
short revolt led
byTamblot in
1621-1622, and
the famous
Dagohoy rebellion
which lasted 85
years from 1744-
1829. The latter,
as amatter of fact,
was considered as
the longest
uprising in
Philippine
History.Furthermor
e, grueling
attempts were
made by the
Spaniards to stop
the rebellion,
but failed
miserably; even a
troopof 2,200
soldiers sent by
General Ricafort
was not
successful.Two
years before the
revolt ended in
1829, Francisco
Dagohoy died. In
the end, the
captured followers
weregranted
pardon and began
a new life in other
towns surrounding
their hometown of
Danao. This
revolt, in turn, led
tothe
establishment of a
free
Boholano govern
ment shortly
thereafter.
Tourist
Spots
CHOCOLATE
HILLS
The Chocolate
Hills is a famous
tourist attraction
in Bohol. This
island treasure is
a series of
undulating
hills over a vast
plain sometimes
considered the
“Eighth Wonder
of the World”, it
has been
declared as
Chocolate Hills
National
Geological
Monument and
proposed for
inclusion in the
UNESCO World
Heritage.The
hills are
considered
unusual
geological
formations that
consists of at
least 1,268
perfectly cone-
shaped hills of
about the same
size, that are
scattered
throughout the
municipalities of
Carmen,
Batuanand
Sagbayan. A one
of a kind
geological
feature in the
world. The hills
range from 30 to
150 meters
highand are
covered in green
grass, which
turns to brown
during dry
season, making
them look like
chocolatemound
s. The Chocolate
Hills Complex in
Carmen town,
and Sagbayan
Peak in the town
of Sagbayan
aretwo areas
where tourists
can view the
hills up close.
WHITE SANDY
BEACHES

ALONA BEACH
is located in
barangay
Tawala, Panglao.
This centerpiece
of the island is a
1.5
kilometerstretch
of glittering
white sand in the
southwest
portion of
Panglao island. It
is considered the
mostpopular
beach in Panglao
and is shared by
different resorts
that offer various
cuisines and
cater todifferent
markets. There
are also quite
a number of
establishments
offering diving
lessons and rent
of
diveequipment.
The seas are
exceptionally
clear, and this
combination of
pristine sand
and crystal clear
seashas led
some experts to
label it as one of
the best tropical
beach in the
region. The
tranquil waters
areperfect for
swimming,
sunbathing,
snorkeling,
kayaking and
learning to dive.
The adventurous
types canalso
easily rent boats
to go to deeper
reefs in nearby
islands.
BOLOD BEACH
is located east
of Alona Beach
and is a favorite
among locals,
mainly because
of theshallow
waters that
make the place
ideal for family
get-togethers.
The exclusive
Bohol Beach
Club islocated
here and is ideal
for those who
want privacy.
DOLJO BEACH
is located
in barangay
Doljo. With its
deep
calm waters,
undisturbed
coral reefs
anddiverse
marine life, Doljo
Beach is an ideal
place for scuba
diving. Seashells
of varied designs
and colorsalso
abound in the
area.
DIVE SITES
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BALICASAG
is a small island
south of Panglao.
There is a resort
on the island
and there are a
lot ofbeautiful
dive sites
surrounding the
island.
Considered as
one of the best
dive sites in the
region, it
isfamous among
divers for its
overhangs,
crevices,
downslope walls,
a vast
abundance of
the most
colorfuland
exotic displays of
marine life.
LOBOC RIVER
CRUISE
Local and
foreign tourists
who visit the
town of Loboc
must always
include a cruise
along the scenic
andwinding
Loboc
River, wherein
lunch could only
be on board
on one of the
town’s native
floating
restaurants
that serves fresh
seafood and
native dishes. A
cruise along the
emerald green
Loboc River
starts either
from the Loay
Bridge or at the
town’s
Poblacion. The
motor
ized bancas and
the floating
restaurants
takecruisers
upstream
passing by nipa
trees, coconuts
and other
tropical flora.
The town of
Loboc is about
24kilometers
from the city.
TARSIER
The Philippine
Tarsier (Tarsius
syrichta),
estimated to be
45 million years
old and known to
be the
smallest
primate. It’s
home is in Bohol.
It has gray fur
and nearly gray
tail. Tarsiers are
named as such
because of their
special
elongated tarsal
bones, which
form their ankles
and enable them
to leap to
almost10 feet
from tree to tree.
Their long, partly
hairless tail arcs
over their back
when they hop
on the
ground.Tarsiers
are small and
weigh only about
110 to 145
grams or 4 to 5
ounces. The
most notable
feature oftarsiers
is their eyes,
which are each
bigger than its
entire brain. Like
owls, tarsiers
can rotate their
headalmost 180
degrees in each
direction. They
hunt at night
exclusively for
animal prey and
their
dietincludes
insects such as
cockroaches,
crickets and
small lizards.
Philippine
Tarsier Sanctu
ary
The Tarsier Trail
starts at the
Tarsier Research
and
Development
Center set up by
the Philippine
TarsierFoundatio
n in
Canapnapan,
Corella. See the
tarsiers live and
roam freely in
their natural
habitat.
TheTarsier
Sanctuary is
located
in Corella town
about 10
kilometers north
of Tagbilaran
City.
OLD
CHURCHES

BACLAYON
CHURCH
is the Church of
Our Lady of the
Immaculate
Conception in
Baclayon town.
TheBaclayon
Church is
considered to be
the oldest stone
church in the
Philippines. It is
one of the
bestpreserved
Jesuit build
churches in the
region, although
in the 19th
century, the
Augustinian
Recollectsadded
a modern facade
and a number of
stone buildings
that now
surround the
church. The first
Spanishmissiona
ries or
doctrineros in
the region,Fr.
Juan de Torres
and Fr. Gabriel
Sanchez, first
settled
inBaclayon in
1595. Shortly
after their
arrival, a visita
was erected on
the spot.
Although
Baclayon was
thefirst seat of
the Spanish
Jesuit
missionaries,
fear of Moro
mauraders soon
forced them to
move
theirheadquarter
s more inland, to
Loboc. Only in
1717, Baclayon
became a parish,
and construction
of a newchurch
commenced. The
church was
constructed from
coral stones. The
laborers used
bamboo to
moveand lift the
stones in
position, and
used the white
of a million eggs
as to cement the
stones together.
Thecurrent
building was
completed in
1727. The
church obtained
a large bell in
1835. Beside the
church is
theBaclayon
Museum that
holds
remarkable
collection of
religious art,
ecclesiastical
vestments and
otherpriceless
16th century
relics and
artifacts. The
Baclayon Church
is about 7
kilometers from
TagbilaranCity.
LOBOC
CHURCH
is the Church of
San Pedro in
Loboc, Bohol. It
is the second
oldest church in
Bohol builtin
1608, but soon
reduced to
ashes. In 1638, a
stronger one was
build. Located
near the river, it
hassurvived a
number of
floods. Inside the
church, you can
admire some
remarkable
naive paintings
on theceiling.
With a three
storey convent,
a Spanish coat of
arms canbe
found in the
stonewall at the
entranceof the
convent. The
church has two
facades, the
Jesuit-built
Baroque façade
which is
decorated
withunfinished
medallions
depicting saints,
and the
neoclassical
portico added by
the Recollects.
The bell towerof
Loboc is about
100 meters from
the church. The
convent built
behind the
church features
a balconywith
colored glass
panes and a
gilded ceiling
and also has a
museum on the
third floor. The
Loboc Churchis
about 24
kilometers from
Tagbilaran City.
BLOOD
COMPACT SITE
A marker which
identifies the
spot where Datu
Sikatuna, a
native chieftain,
forged a Blood
Compact
withDon Miguel
Lopez de Legazpi
representing the
King of Spain, for
the purpose of
fostering friendly
relationsbetween
the countries.
The Blood
Compact
Commemorative
Shrine is
located in
Barangay Bool,
TagbilaranCity.
The sculpture
depicting this
historical
promise of
friendship is
made by
National Artist,
NapoleonAbueva
, a Boholano
himself. This
historical event
happened on
March 16, 1565
is
commemorated
everyyear in
Bohol as the
Sandugo Festival
in July.
HINAGDANAN
CAVE
Hinagdanan
Cave is a cave
on Panglao
Island, in Dauis,
Bohol about 9
kilometers from
Tagbilaran City.
Hinagdanan
means
“laddered” in
Cebuano. It is a
naturally lighted
cavern with a
deep lagoon and
many
large stalactites
and stalagmites.
The cave leads
to a large
underground
cavern, that
contains a pond.
Theunderground
pond is a
popular
swimming spot,
but it has been
known to test for
high levels of
variouspollutants
, since it is fed
by
ground runoff.
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MAG-ASO
FALLS
Numerous
waterfalls and
caves are
scattered across
the island of
Bohol, including
the beautiful
Mag-Asofalls in
Antequera. Mag-
Aso means
smoke in the
native tongue.
The water is cool
and often
creates a mistin
humid mornings
which can hide
the falls. Mag-
aso Falls in the
town of
Antequera is
about 21
kilometersfrom
Tagbilaran City.
PUNTA CRUZ
WATCHTOWER
The watchtower
in Punta Cruz,
Maribojoc town
is located 14
kilometers from
Tagbilaran City.
The tower
ismade of stone
wherein a
wooden cross is
planted in a
slightly indented
area in front of
the
tower.According
to legend, the
cross has been
enchanted with
a mysterious
spell that had
saved many
peoplefrom the
ravages of
pirates. The
cross is said to
extend its arms
to the sea,
preventing
marauders.
Thetower, which
has windows
that overlook
nearby islands
Cebu and
Siquijor and the
Mindanao Sea,
servedas a
lookout for
pirates.
MAN-MADE
FOREST IN
BILAR
Commune with
Mother nature
and explore this
unique and
exciting
wilderness in the
heart of Bohol.
TheRajah
Sikatuna
National Park, a
man-made
forest,
experience
begins at the
Magsaysay Park
in the town
ofBilar. The town
of Bilar is about
41 kilometers
from Tagbilaran
City.
Blood Compact
Site
 View the spot
where the
Spaniards and
Filipinos fostered
friendly relations
through blood. This
is considered as the
firstseed of the
United Nations and
the first treaty
between the brown
and white race.
Baclayon Church
This is an old stone
church with
religious relics
dating back to the
early 16th century. It
is considered as
one of the
oldeststone
churches in the
Philippines.
The Philippine
Tarsier
See the smallest
primate in the world
along the Loboc
River.
Bilar Man-Made
Forest
Feel the coolness
of the air and view
the awesome
display of the
thousands of
mahogany trees
painstakingly
planted bythe
people.
Chocolate Hills

This is Bohol’s
first and foremost
tourist attraction.
Feast your eyes
on the
breathtaking
work of nature
that has been
considered as one
of the wonders of
the world. There are
1,268 haycock hills
which turn brown
during the dry
season,giving it that
chocolatey look.
Loboc-Loay River
Cruise
Enjoy lunch while
cruising and
viewing the majestic
panorama of nipa
palm plantation
along the banks of
the
river.Sometimes,
wild ducks can be
seen feeding and
swimming on the
river.
Loay River Firefly
Cruise
Loay River Firefly
Cruise is the
newest attraction in
Bohol. You will ride,
not a cruise ship but
a slow-moving unlit
bargethat will take
you to a wider part
of the river. The
river sides only
contains mangroves
gently moves with
the cold windgiving
it a romantic and
magical backdrop
where the dim light
of the sky and the
twinkling lights from
the fireflies are
theonly illumination
of the place.
Loay River Firefly
Cruise
Loay River Firefly
Cruise is the
newest attraction in
Bohol. You will ride,
not a cruise ship but
a slow-moving unlit
bargethat will take
you to a wider part
of the river. The
river sides only
contains mangroves
gently moves with
the cold windgiving
it a romantic and
magical backdrop
where the dim light
of the sky and the
twinkling lights from
the fireflies are
theonly illumination
of the place.
Bohol Bee Farm
The Bohol Bee
Farm is a secluded
and rustic resort-
cum-restaurant
located in Panglao
Island. They serve
delicious,organic,
healthy food in the
restaurant as well
as indulge your
craving for
Boholano delicacies
from their
bakeshop.
Localsouvenirs are
also available.
Panglao Island
tour
This island is
famous for its quiet
beaches, but
notable locations
include Dauis
Church (with a well
in front of its
altar),Hinagdanan
Cave, Panglao
Church, Watch
Tower, and the
market. This tour
also includes
dolphin and whale
watchingwhile
aboard an early
morning boat trip to
scenic Pamilacan
Island. Spinner
dolphins are best
seen after sunrise.
Punta Watch
Tower
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Hinagdanan Cave

Pamilacan Island
Tour
Pamilacan Island is
home to about 11
species of whales
and dolphins.
Former male whale
hunters are now
being
trainedspotters.
Prime dolphin- and
whale-watching
months are from
March to June, but
resident dolphin
and whale species
canbe found all
year round. Tours
are dependent on
weather and sea
conditions.
Dolphon Watching
and Snorkeling at
Balicasag Island
Balicasag is a
small island that
has a large marine
sanctuary and is an
excellent place for
scuba diving and
snorkelingwith its
clear blue waters an
bountiful marine life.
Scuba Diving in
Bohol
Bohol diving is
considered to be
one of the best in
the world. The
majority of diving in
Bohol is conducted
around
thesouthwestern
end of Bohol
proper. The resort
island of Panglao is
a great base for to
set up and explore
the numerousdive
sites that abound
the islands,
including Balicasag,
Pungtud, Gakang,
and Pamilacan. A
black coral forest is
amongits main
attractions. We offer
Discover Scuba
diving lessons for
those who are
interested to dive
without paying for a
fullcourse.
Danao Adventure
Park (E.A.T
Danao)
E.A.T Danao stands
for
Eco/Extreme/Educa
tional Adventure
Tour Danao. It is the
newest tourism
attraction in Bohol. -
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philippines.com.ph/
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destinations/bohol-
tours-and-travel-
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Bohol Coco Farm
- located in
Libaong, Panglao
Island, Bohol. A
great new ECO
Tourist Attraction
in Panglao and
wellworth taking
the family for
a fun couple of
hours. Experience
the Coco Sky Walk.
The Watch
Tower Punta
Cruz -
located about
16km South of
Tagbilaran City,
Bohol, the
Watch Tower at
PuntaCruz,
Barangay
Maribojoc is well
worth a
visit.Constructed
by the Spanish in
the 1796,
this strategic
location offers an
excellent view of
the surrounding
sea (Cebu,Siquijor
and Mindanao can
be seen from
the Tower).
Mag-Aso Falls
 - located in
Antequera, Bohol,
is a tourist spot of
natural beauty.
The twin falls
around 25 feet
inheight
dominating the
site. The rocks
at their base
eroded over
thousands of
years, forming a
large pool.The
Falls lay at the
bottom of a deep
gorge, tropical
flora and fauna
surrounding the
entire site.
Bamboo Hanging
Bridge
- crossing the
Sipatan River in
the Municipality of
Sevilla, Bohol, is a
fun tourist spot
tovisit. Originally
constructed using
just bamboo and
rope. Today the
rope has made
way to steel
cables, giving
addedsafety and
stability.
Baclayon Church
 - No tourist trip to
Bohol would be
complete
withoutvisiting
Baclayon Church
or to give it the
proper title “
The Church of
Our Lady of the
Immaculate
Conception
”. Considered to
be one of
the oldest
churches in the
Philippines. A
large tower at the
front of the
building served a
duel purpose as
both Bell and
WatchTower.
Inang-angan
Steps, Loon
- form a gateway
between
Moto
(uptown) and
Napo
(downtown).
Constructed
between1847 -
1849, under the
direction of
Father Antonio
Yus
, the then parish
priest. This Grand
Stairway was
originallymade out
of coral stone,
carved into blocks
by local residents.
A total of
174 steps
 spread over 4
flights form
thispicturesque
and still vital link
between upper
and lower Loon.
National
Museum, Bohol
Branch,
Tagbilaran City
- is an
oftenoverlooked
Tourist Attraction.
It offers an
interesting insight
into Bohol’s
post
and
Pre-Spanish
history
.The Museum is
well worth visiting.
Among the
exhibitsare
Boholano Art,
Botanical,
Zoological and
Archeological
materials and
artifacts that have
been unearthed
fromdifferent parts
of the island.
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Bohol is an island province located in the central Philippines between Cebu

and Leyte. It has a population of around 948,315 as of 1992 and is politically
divided into 47 municipalities and 1 city. The people are descendants of the
last group of inhabitants called Pintados and had their own culture prior to
Spanish arrival in the 16th century. Bohol has mountain ranges, generally
rolling terrain, and a tropical climate with no pronounced dry season. The
main industries are agriculture and small-scale manufacturing, especially
handicrafts.

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Bohol Province.
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forlater reading.
Bohol -- The
Island
Province
OVERVIEWBri
ef History
Created by
virtue of Act
2711 of
March 10,
1917, this
island
province
ofBohol is
the tenth
largest island
in the
Philippines. T
his oval-
shaped
island has
anarea of
4,117 sq.
km. and is
located in
the central
poron of
the
Visayas lying
between
Cebu to
the northwes
t and Leyte
to
the northeas
t. To its south
is thebig
island of
Mindanao
which is
separated
from Bohol
by the wide
Mindanao
Sea.Aside
from the
mainland, Bo
hol has 61
smaller
oshore
islands and
islets. Boholi
s about 700
kilometers
directly
south of
Manila and is
about 70
kilometersso
utheast of
Cebu
City.The
people of
Bohol are
said to be
descendants
of the last
group
ofinhabitants
who seled
in the
Philippines
called
Pintados (the
taooed
ones).Before
the
Spaniards
arrived in
1521,
Boholanos
already had
a culture
of theirown
as evidenced
by the
arfacts dug
at Mansasa,
Tagbilaran,
and in Dauis
andPanglao
using
designs
during the
Ming dynasty
(960-1279).
They had
already asyst
em of wring
but most of
the materials
used were
perishable
like leaves
andbark. The
y spoke a
language
similar to
that of the
nearby
provinces.Th
e name
Bohol is
thought to
be derived
from the
name of the
barrio of Bo-
ol, a
barangay
found in
Tagbilaran
City which
was among
the rst
places
toured bythe
Magellan
expedion. H
istory has it
that one of
the
Spanish ship
s of
Magellan(the
Concepcion)
was burned
in
this province
aer
Magellan
was killed
byLapulapu
in Mactan. In
1565 Miguel
Lopez de
Legazpi
anchored in
Jagna, one
ofthe eastern
municipalie
s of
Bohol. He
made a
blood compa
ct with the
ChiefsSikatu
na and
Sigala in a
small village
near the
present
capital of
the province,
Tagbilaran
City,
signifying
they were
blood
brothers. The
province
became aJes
uit mission in
1595. At this
me, Bohol
was a part of
the province
of
Cebu andwas
called a
residencia. It
became a
separate poli
co-military
province
on July22,
1854,
together with
the island of
province of
Siquijor. In
1879, there
were
34towns
belonging to
the province
with a total
populaon
of 253,103.T
wo
signicant
revolts were
recorded
during the
Spanish
regime. TheT
amblot
Uprising in
1621 led by
a nave
priest or
Babaylon,
and the
DagohoyReb
ellion from
1744 to 1829
led by
Francisco
Dagohoy
which is
considered
as thelongest
revolt
recorded in
the annals of
Philippine
history. Amer
ican forces
seizedthe
province in
March 17,
1900.Bohol
is the home
province of
the fourth
President of
the Republic
of the
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Philippines,
Carlos
Polisco
Garcia
(1957-1960)
who was
born in the
municipalityo
f Talibon.
Geography
General
Geographic and
Geologic
Features

Bohol must
have been
developed
from the
magmac
tectonic
mechanismw
hich resulted
from the
underthrus
ng of the
southwest
Philippine
Plate east
ofSamar and
Surigao. The
Alicia
Schist, the
oldest known
rock
formaon in
theisland, is
inferred to
be part of
the Bohol
crustal rocks
before plate
interacons.
All the
succeeding
igneous
extrusive
and intrusive
events in
Bohol are the
resultsof
these
resurging
interacons.
Ongoing
erosion, tran
sport and
sedimentao
nconnue to
accumulate
marine and
terrestrial
deposits
in the Bohol
basin.
Topography
and Drainage
Bohol's
mainland
exhibits the
following
salient
physiographic
units:1. The
east and west
coast display
northeast
trending
ranging up to
870 meters in
elevation(Mt.
Mayana) that
drop steeply
to the coast.
These ranges
reflect the
major
structural
units ofthe
island.2. The
central
(Carmen area)
and northern
part of the
island
(Trinidad) are
a vast
expanse
ofrelatively
rolling plains
and
flatlands.3.
The
development
of beautifully-
arranged,
symmetrically
formed
"haycock
hills"
inCarmen-
Batuan-Bilar-
Balilihan area
in the east
central part of
the island is
suggestion of
awell-defined
system of
shears and
joints.4. An
elongated
cluster of hills
of moderate
height lies in
the
northeastern
part of the
island(Ubay
area).5. An
east-west
ridge
connects
Alicia with
Carmen.6.
The Anda
Peninsula and
Loon
Peninsula
strongly
suggest
elevated
plateaus.7. At
least five
different Plio-
pleistocene
terrace levels
ranging in
height from
10 to
300meters
have been
etched both in
Carmen
sandstone
and shales
and Maribojoc
limestone.8.
The drainage
pattern is
generally
radial. The
west is
drained
by the Abatan
River (350
sq.km.) and
Wahig-
Inabanga
Rivers (570
sq. km.); the
north by Alog,
Ipil (250 sq.
km) andSoon
Rivers; the
east by the
Mabini and
Guindulman
Rivers; and
the south by
the Loboc-
Loay (160
sq. km.),
Jagna
and Garcia-
Hernandez
Rivers. These
rivers are not
important
fornavigation
purpose.9.
The "Ilihan
Plug" south of
Tubigon with
an elevation
of 240 meters
above sea
level, present
s a unique
geomorpholog
ic element. At
a distance,
this plug is
suggestive of
alimestone
hill with white
cliffy
margins.Moun
tain
RangesThere
are two sets
of mountain
ranges
located
between the
municipalities
of Alicia
andUbay on
the
northeastern
side of the
mainland
which
generally
trend to the
north and
southdirection
s. The first
range attains
a maximum
elevation of
404 meters
above sea
level whilethe
second range
of elongated
clusters of
hills has a
maximum
elevation of
about 120
metersabove
sea level. The
northern end
of the
mountain
range
is drained by
the Lomangog
Riverwhile the
southern end
by the east-
flowing San
Pascual River
which empties
into
CogtongBay.
About two
kilometers
south-
southwest
from Tubigon
is Mt. Ilihan
which is 240
metershigh
with steep,
almost
bufflike
sides. Farther
east are two
mountain
ranges,
Mt. Tanawan
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and Mt.
Candungao
with 460
and 500
meters
elevation,
respectively. B
oth are
prminentland
marks rising
as they do
several
meters above
the several
meters above
the
surroundingco
untryside. Fro
m
Mt. Tanawan
going
southwestwar
d, the range
presents a
monotonousk
arst
topography,
declining
gradually in
height until
finally it joins
the foothills
about
4.5kilometers
southwest of
Calape. The
main range of
hills extendin
g from
Calapesouthw
estward joins
the
southwestwar
d trending
mountain
range from
the interior,
runs southand
out to Loon
Peninsula and
terminating in
Punta Cruz
(Maribojoc).Th
e Sierra
Bullones
Range follows
roughly
the trend of
the south
coast. It
commencesfr
om the
vicinity of
Loboc,
extends
eastward and
finally
northeastward
terminating at
aboutBiabas,
Candijay. The
highest point
of this
range and in
the entire
province is
Mt. Mayana(8
70
meters). Othe
r prominent
peaks found
in this range
are Mt. Gordo,
Mt.
Amicay and
Mt.Binalao.Soi
l and
Vegetation
Cover There is
relatively thin
soil cover
over Bohol,
bedrocks
cropping out
even at the
valleyand
shore
areas. Over
most of the
hills and
ridges are
meager to no
soil
cover. This is
due tothe
fairly rapid
surface
drainage over
types of
Bohol's land
area. The soil
derived from
fromall the
rock types are
generally clay
and silty with
sandy soil
limited to
some parts of
thecoastal
area.Climate
Bohol's
climate is
characterized
by having no
pronounced
maximum rain
period and
nodry
season. It is
typically
warm and dry
along the
coasts and
cold
and humid in
the
interior.Typho
ons are not a
frequent
occurrence
and maximum
precipitation
occurs in June
toOctober. Av
erage
annual tempe
rature
is eighty-two
degrees
Fahrenheit.Pol
itical
Subdivision
The province
of Bohol is a
rst-class A
province
composed of
47municipali
es and one
city,
Tagbilaran, w
hich serves
as
its capital. Th
ere are1,109
barangays
with a total
populaon of
948,315
(1992) with
an
averagehous
ehold size of
5.4.
Population
Bohol's
population is
relatively
young with
39% of its
household
population
below 15years
old. Since
1960 until the
census
in 1980, there
were more
females
than males. In
thecensus in
1990, the
number
of males was
higher than
females. Like
wise, there
were
moresingle
males than
females. Ever
y 10 adults
(of working/pr
oductive age)
in supporting
sevenchildren
and one
elderly person
. Almost 95%
of the
household
population (5
years old
andover) in
Bohol have
resided in the
same
municipality
for at least
five
years. The ma
jority of the p
eople in Bohol
live in the rur
al area. The pr
ovince's densi
ty istwo
people to
a hectare. Onl
y 25% live
in urban
areas. Bohol's
population
has almostdo
ubled since
the census in
1948 due
largely
to natural
increase. It
will take
another 42
yearsto
double Bohol'
s population
at the present
growth rate
of 1.6%
or 15,544
annually. Most
Boholano
women marry
at the age of
21. On
average, most
couples have
four
children.Lang
uage/DialectT
he
majority spea
k the
native dialect
which is
distinctively
Boholano. Ceb
uano,Tagalog
and English
are also
spoken and
understood.
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Major
Industries
Manufacturing

Although
Bohol is
predominatel
y an
agricultural
province,
home-
basedindustr
ies which are
mostly in
the micro
and coage-
size levels,
play
an important
role in the
economy.Five
rms are
considered
to belong to
the large-
scale
category
with
acombined
capitalizaon
of P251.3
million and
have
employed
600
persons. The
serms
include
the Philippin
e Sinter
Corporaon,
Philippine
Starch
IndustrialCor
poraon,
Southern
Industrial
Projects, Inc.,
Tagbilaran Co
ca-Cola
Bolers,
inc.and
Froner
Resources,
Inc.Micro and
coage-size
manufacturin
g industries,
with asset
sizes ranging
between P1
to P10
million,
dominate the
industry
in terms of
number. In
1992,this
industry
sector has
more than
500 rms
with a
combined
caitalizaon
ofmore than
P50
million.The
handicra
sector is
one of the
most
dominant
manufacturin
g
industries,ye
t one of the
earliest to
have been
established
since
the 1920's. B
asically
home-based
and labor
intensive,
this sector
employed
the most
number of
workers:24,0
00 in 1992,
in 8,232
families, foun
d in almost
all municipali
es. In terms
ofcapitaliza
on,
the industry
accounted
for a total of
P15.55
million. Sales
guresreach
ed P489.64
million from
1989 to
1992.The
subsectors of
the 400
handicra
industry
rms
include mats
and
basketswhich
have 3,080
and 3,278
families,
respecvely,
as direct
beneciarie
s. Salesvolu
me for mats
and baskets
alone
amounted to
P426
million. Loom
weaving,
onthe other
hand, has
1,874 familie
s with sales
volume of
P63.64 millio
n.Other
industry
sectors
include
fashion
accessories,
shellcra,
woodcra,fo
od
processing,
ceramics and
handmade
paper
and novelty
items.
Trade
Imports/Exports

Total value of
incoming
commodies
in 1992
totalled
P1.61
billion. Groce
ryitems
topped the
list
of imports
followed by
wine, liquor,
hardware,
cement,corn
grits, animal
feeds, rice,
rened
sugar,
medicine,
our,
appliances,
ferlizer,coo
king oil, dry
goods and
veterinary pr
oducts.Outgo
ing products
reached P84
5.6 million in
1992. Galvan
ized
iron sheetsle
d the top
een
outgoing
pproducts
followed by
cale,
carabao,
cooked
sh,nave
products,
grocery
goods, fruits,
cassava
chips, fresh
sh,
mangoes,
silicasand.
salted sh,
rice
and banana.
Trading
Establishment
sThere are
6,382
business
establishment
s in the
province
which include
trading
andservice
firms. The
central
business
district
is located in
Tagbilaran
City although
business
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thrives in
the growth
center of
Ubay,
Tubigon,
Carmen and
Jagna. Big
establishment
s inTagbilaran
do peddling
in the
municipalities.
All
the municipali
ties have
their own
marketcenters
where trading
activities are
conducted
during market
days.Export
Performance
In 1989, two
products in
the province
directly found
their way to
the export
market.These
are the starch
produced by
the Philippine
Starch
Industrial
Corporation
(PSIC)
inCarmen
town and the
limestone
from the
Philippine
Sinter
Corporation
(PSC) in
Garcia-
Hernandez. B
oth
products are
exported to
Taiwan. Handi
crafts,
seaweeds and
prawn are
also exported
indirectly and
are sold to
Cebu
andManila-
based
exporters and
buyers who in
turn sell to
foreign
markets.Total
export sales
amounted to
$30 million
broken down
as $18.2
million
forhandicrafts
and $11.8
million for
aquaculture
from 1989 to
1992.Investm
ent Priority
Areas
1.Tourism2.
Gi  s , Toys &
Housewares
3.Agricultur
e4.Aquacult
ure5.Agrofor
estry
Other
investment
areas include
mineral
water,
sh canning
,
farmimpleme
nts, steam
laundry,ship
building, and
terra
cota produc
on.
TOURISM
Industry Prole
There is
more in
Bohol than
just the
Chocolate
Hills. A large
part of
Bohol'sexoc
appeal lies in
its
natural wond
ers. Prisne
white-sand b
eaches with
clearblue
water and
colorful coral
reefs dot the
coastline,
oering one
of the
world'sbest
diving
havens. Its
cascading
waterfalls,
unexplored
caves
and bubbly
springsare
added
advantage
to the
island's
paradise
presge.Oth
er tourist
aracons
include the
Hinagdanan
Cave, Mag-
aso
Falls,Badiang
Spring,
Balicasag
Island,
Pamilacan
Island, Blood
Compact
Site,
PuntaCruz,
and river
boat rides
to Busay
Falls, among
others.The
cornerstone
of tourism
investment
in Bohol is
the Panglao
IslandTouris
m Estate
(PITE). Home
to
presgiuos
Bohol Beach
Club, Pangla
o is
thelargest
island
municipality
in
the province.
Exisng
recreaonal
facilies
inPanglao
are oriented
towards
snorkeling,
diving and
sailing. Dis
nctly missing
arerestauran
ts and
shopping
outlets.PITE
requires
an investme
nt of about
P300
million. The
government
willprovide
basic
infrastructur
e, while the
private
sector is
expected to
invest
inbeach
resorts,
rerement
home
villages, golf
courses and
restaurants.T
o be located
in the
southern
coastline of
Panglao is
the proposed
Sikatuna
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