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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