Alumbung Tropical Living

Posted by: GiboHopefully, this will be the first of many. I have recently started a survey on hotels, resorts, inns and pension houses in Bohol with the hope of getting more personalized information from them regarding their places. First to respond is Bob of Alambung Tropical Living located in Panglao. His responses clearly exemplify the kind of hospitality they offer.More @ Bol-an...

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Would you rather a chicken foot or intestine?

Posted by: Sam and StephTo get to Panglao Island from Cebu, we took the OceanJet ferry which took about 1.5 hours (air con and even a movie were included!) We arrived and were ambushed by the taxi drivers trying to take us to Alona Beach, we settled on a tricycle which was WAY MORE FUN! We stumbled upon a cheap room at Bohol Divers Resort and made that our camp for 3 nights. We were happy to finally...

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The Bard from Bohol

Posted by: GiboWhen Boholanos talk about “our President”, there is a big chance we are not talking about the incumbent. More likely, we are talking about the first and only Philippine President who came from our dear province.Carlos P. Garcia was born on November 4, 1896 in Talibon, Bohol to Policronio Garcia and Ambrosia Polistico. He grew up with politics in his blood, his father having served...

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Two Days in the Philippines

Posted by: HarmonyI had an awesome weekend! On Friday at 6pm, I flew to Manila, arrived at the airport and anxiously sorted through a sea of faces, trying to find Jane, the "girl in the red shirt". I finally found her, not long after I had started imagining how I might spend a weekend in Manila on my own. We were joined up by the rest of our group: three South Africans, one Hong Konger, two American...

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Alona beach and farewell to the Philippines

Posted by Julia and BillyAfter weeks of striking gold in terms of travel destinations in the Philippines, I knew that at some point, there would be a letdown. Sure enough, that was what happened to me in Alona beach. After Apo island I headed to Alona beach in Bohol. Bastian and I were still traveling together, so we took a boat back to the apocalyptic town of Malatapay and then hopped on a jeepney...

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Proud Boholano Donaire Dominates Maldonado

Posted by: John GreggOne of boxing's best young champions was back at work and he left little doubt that he is one of the rising stars in the sport in 2007.Nonito DonaireIBF flyweight king Nonito "The Filipino Flash" DonairePhoto: Tom Casino/SHOWTIMEThe winner of the Upset of the Year" award when he leveled Vic Darchinyan, IBF flyweight king Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire returned to the ring...

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Ananyana Resort, Bohol

Originally Posted @ Heart 2 HeartOur group wanted to go somewhere we have never been to and this was a great choice! There are only 12 rooms and we used up 6 rooms so we practically had the place to ourselves. It was like our own private resort. It is only 5,000 sq. meters and from any part of the resort, you can see almost everything going on so it was easy to track the kids playing around.Ananyana...

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Bohol Bee Farm

Posted by: Leah TMThe Bohol Bee Farm is one of the places that one MUST visit when you are in Bohol. I myself never gets tired of coming here everytime I have the opportunity to do so.I was with my father and two guests. We had breakfast there. I ordered my ever favorite "sikwate and puto maya". We were all given a complimentary array of home-made honey based spread. All these are sooo yummy when...

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Twin Tragedy

Posted by: Miko CañaresI was dumbfounded reading the news on November 18 about two boys who died in San Isidro, Pilar - drowned in a well near their house while their parents were in the fields and an elder brother was watching TV. Though I have not seen nor known the boys personally, I feel a deep sense of remorse and regret, and an unexplainable sense of sadness swept over me.It is maybe because...

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Amazing Bohol! (Prony)

Posted by: LeylanderProny is the 11-year old python in Albuquerque, Bohol. She was found when she was around 6 years old. Now, she’s considered the biggest and longest python in captivity. I forgot the details. But she’s definitely HUGE! Not just HUGE huge. But SCARILY HUGE huge!The caretaker, Jing-jing, kissing Prony.More @ My Cebu Photo Bl...

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A Date in Bohol - with Lando :)

Posted by: metrophotoSorry, to disappoint those who are waiting... no, this is not the blog where I publish the photos from the W@W christmas party :( I did have this and another topic lined-up before that one. so yes, it should be this wednesday where you'll all see that and if you want to leave my blog right now and go back on wednesday - that's alright too (sob :'() hahaha... did that work? yeah,...

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A European's View of Bohol

Posted by: Vincent VandervekenBohol, the 10th biggest island of the Philippines (out of ± 7107) is situated just south of Cebu city has a wide array of possible attractions. The thing I loved about it is that you can start (and end) your days laid back on a fabulous white sand beach enjoying a Piña Colada while feeling you’ve actually done some mileage and accomplished something during the daytime....

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Bohol Family Vacation

Posted by: Joy ReyesWent to the airport around 4am. The little girl was too excited to go to the beach “like hi5″ so she was all smiles and didn’t have enough time to get cranky. Her ears hurt so bad though that I had to breastfeed her to make it stop.Reached bohol at exactly 7am. Our tour guide Mang Jun is very professional and you can feel how much he loves his town. We were very tired because...

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Christmas in Bohol

Posted by: GiboI remember several years back, when I and my sisters were still students at the universities here in Manila, our parents decided to come here from Bohol for the Christmas season. On Christmas eve, just as we always did before, we prepared for noche buena. Then, at around 10pm, our father and mother started dressing up to attend the midnight mass.Read more @ Bol-an...

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Travel site ranks Bohol as one of “best spots you’ve never heard of”

Posted by: AsianDiverTravel site ranks Bohol as one of “best spots you’ve never heard of”Users of a leading travel website has rated Bohol as one of ten “best spots you’ve never heard of” in a poll.In an article by Reuters Life, the members of the travel website IgoUgo (http://www.igougo.com) voted Bohol, Philippines as one of ten previously-unknown tourist spots that are ideal vacation places.The...

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Weekend's Business Holiday: When Nature Calls in Bohol, Philippines

Posted By: IlhamiThe famous kissing scene between Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr in the 1953 movie 'From Here to Eternity', on the sandy beach amid crashing surf, has immortalised itself in popular culture. During Valentine, couples can relieve that scene in the great outdoors - captivating, rippling terrain, luxuriant greenery, teeming wildlife, exotic marine life and turquoise waterways - and...

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3rd stop - Panglao Island, Bohol

Posted By: Ma. Reneelene Perez PrietoWe were picked up from the ferry terminal in Tagbilaran by a hotel rep. Mejo malayo pa ang Panglao from the terminal, 45 mins - 1 hour drive. We reached our hotel at 5pm na. We stayed at Amorita Resort which is located on top of a cliff, you have a beautiful view of the sea. The place is still under construction, actually finishing touches na lang siya. We booked...

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Dam(n) Proactivity

Posted by: Miko CañaresI thought then that to be proactive was always desirable.Bringing an umbrella in London even without a “rain forecast” is always a good thing, because even the weather bureau at BBC fails to predict weather conditions a number of times. But it is another story when you wear winter clothes in Bohol because you anticipate that the snow would come any time of the day.Read more...

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A Day Well Spent

Posted by: Jun AuzaI just had a short break and spent some quality time with my family. It felt weird but good to be finally away from the hassles of technology; to feel the warmth of the sun on my forehead and the sand beneath my feet; to see the smiles and hear the laughters of my beloved; and appreciate the beauty of nature that God has given to this home province of Bohol.Read more @ Tech Source...

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Cruising at the Loboc River

Posted by: Rollyn MosquedaEnjoy a fascinating boat ride in the serene waters of Loboc River, starting from Loay Bridge which is the outlet of the river, and along the palm-fringed banks inland.The ride via motorized pump boat ends near the Tontonan water falls, where several falls with cascading water provides a pleasant bathing session. A cruise along Loboc River starts either from Loay...

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That Airport Obsession

Posted by: Miko Cañares Airport talk, more particularly that of the one proposed at Panglao Island has been in discussion in government and NGO circles since early nineties. (On a personal note, I can still remember May Blanco, then with the Social Action Center of the Diocese of Tagbilaran, who did a research paper on the Panglao Island Tourism Estate and its potential effects)....

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10 Things One Shouldn't Miss Doing While in Bohol

Posted by: Miko Cañares Before anything else, allow me to be defensive. This list need not suit everybody else's tastes and necessarily comes from a particular standpoint. The list is that of one who claims ancestral roots in Bohol (as his mother is a Boholana), grew up in Mindanao, went to university in Bohol, worked for some time somewhere else, but went...

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A Moment in Paradise

Posted by: CorianderI witnessed Bohol’s city lights wane into the dark horizon after twinkling goodbye to me. The frothy ripples drawn by the ferryboat we were riding seemed to murmur a song of serene warmth . The ferry seemed just as excited going home as it had been going to Bohol. A sun-drenched Monday morning welcomed us to Panglao. When I first dipped my toes into the inviting waters of the...

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How to go to Bohol

Originally posted from: Bol-anonI am always asked by officemates and friends how best to go to Bohol. After telling them how beautiful Bohol is - with plenty of exaggeration - and showing them nice pics of our province, I feel obliged to provide them the information. Of course, there are so many ways to go there. I will try to tell you all about them.From Manila, one option is to take a plane to...

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Justice for Victor Olayvar

Originally posted by: IncendiaryTeyThese are Victor Olayvar's oldest (Phillip Ivan) and youngest (Giovanni Faith) kids. I took this photo a year ago, during the 40th day of his death.Victor Olayvar was the chairperson of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN-Bohol) and was one of the pioneering members of the farmers' group Hugpong sa mag-uumang Bol-anon (HUMABOL).He was one of the happiest soul i ever...

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Is Bohol's Tourism Any Good for the Poor?

Originally posted from: BoholAnalysisThe benefits of tourism to the poor in terms of employment, livelihood opportunities, improvements in the local economy, has recently been highlighted in development practice (Ashley 2006). Specific country case studies have shown its effect in generating employment, in enhancing participation of women in the labour force, and in instigating developments in forward...

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Where to stay in Bohol

Originally posted from: Bol-anonThe key to a very relaxing vacation is a good destination and a certain amount of advance information. Take that from a non-expert like me. :)As far as Bohol is concerned, with its many beautiful attractions and the very laid back atmosphere, I think you already have no. 1. As to no. 2, one of the things you should know is... where will you stay. Asa man?To help you,...

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Aint too bad to be Pinoy!

Originally posted by: Bob MartinTagbilaran City – THE picture may have gone from bad to worse but some foreigners do not see the way most Filipinos see.General Manager Robin Martin for example see brilliance, hardwork and globally competitive Philippines: a far soaring image of what most believe Filipinos are capable of doing.He said his plant Intel-Philippines is where the most advanced products...

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Decrying a Crime-ridden Tagbilaran, Bohol (heeding mitzi i.’s text for protest)

Originally posted from: Bohol RepublicToday, we received a text from Mitzi I. (COS of the VM)“Friends, I’ll be wearing black for the entire week to mourn the death of the security guard of yesterday’s robbery. And on the session of the city’s SP, I’ll wear a black band to protest the rise in crimes in this city. Join me if you want to. I refuse to walk our streets in fear nor live in fear.”Talk of...

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New Boholano Bishop

Originally posted from: Bol-anonPope Benedict XVI named a Boholano as the new bishop of the Diocese of Borongan, Eastern Samar. Fr. Crispin Varquez succeeds Bishop Leonardo Medroso who was assigned to the Diocese of Tagbilaran in October 2006.Fr. "Bay" Varquez, as he is fondly called by close friends, is the outgoing vicar general in the Borongan diocese and curate of St. Joseph the Worker Parish...

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Double Doom For Boom Boom

Originally posted from: Bohol RepublicBoom Boom Bautista has to face the shame of being the sole loser in the Philippine Team for the World Cup of Boxing: Philippines versus Mexico, then our kind governor, right after his loss, pulls out a road concreting project in Boom-Boom’s home village. Ouch! “If Boom-boom becomes a champion, I will fulfill my commitment that I will have the road passing through...

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