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Bohol
Coordinates: 9°54¢N 124°12¢E
This article is about the Philippine province. For other uses, see Bohol (disambiguation). Bohol is a 1st provincial income class island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, consisting of the island itself and 75 minor surrounding
Bohol
islands.[6] Its capital is Tagbilaran. With a land area of 4,821 km2 (1,861 sq mi) and a
Province
coastline 261 km (162 mi) long, Bohol is the tenth largest island of the Philippines.[7] To the west of Bohol is Cebu, to the northeast is the island of Leyte and to the south, across the Bohol Sea, is Mindanao.
Province of Bohol
The province is a popular tourist destination with its beaches and resorts.[8] The Chocolate Hills, numerous mounds of limestone formations, are the most popular attraction. The formations can be seen by land (climbing the highest point) or by air via ultralight air tours. Panglao Island, located just southwest of Tagbilaran, is famous for its diving locations and is routinely listed as one of the top ten diving locations in the world. Numerous tourist resorts and dive centers dot the southern beaches. The Philippine tarsier, amongst the world's smallest primates, is indigenous to the island.
Bohol Capitol Building, Tagbilaran
A narrow strait separates the island of Cebu and Bohol, and both share a common language, but the Boholanos retain a conscious distinction from the Cebuanos. Bohol's climate is generally dry, with maximum rainfall between the months of June and October. The interior is cooler than the coast.
Flag
It is the home province of Carlos P. Garcia, the eighth president of the Republic of the
Seal
Anthem: Awit sa Bohol Bohol Hymn[1]
Philippines (1957–1961) who was born in Talibon, Bohol.[9] On 15 October 2013, Bohol was devastated by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake whose epicenter was 6 km (3.7 mi) south of Sagbayan town. The earthquake, which also hit southern Cebu, claimed 156 lives altogether and injured 374 people. It also destroyed or damaged a number of Bohol's heritage churches.[10][11]
History Early history Bohol was first settled by Australoid people, like the rest of the Philippines. They still inhabit the island today and are known as the Eskaya tribe. Their population also was absorbed into the Austronesian or Malayo-Polynesian peoples who later settled the islands and form the majority of the population. The Austronesian people living on Bohol traded with other islands in the Philippines and as far as China and Borneo. Location in the Philippines
The people of Bohol are said to be the descendants of a group of inhabitants who settled in the Philippines called
Coordinates: 9°54¢N 124°12¢E
pintados or "tattooed ones." [12] Boholanos already had a culture of their own as evidenced by artifacts unearthed at Mansasa, Tagbilaran, and in Dauis and Panglao.
A drawing from the Boxer Codex depicting the Pintados.
In a book entitled Tubod The Heart of Bohol published and accredited by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts of the Philippines, Bohol's first indigenous people settled in the Anda peninsula. These people came from northeast Mindanao. These people were responsible for the Anda petrographs which are one of the most important indigenous rock writing in the country. Around the 12th century, a group of people from Northern Mindanao settled in the straight between mainland Bohol and the island of Panglao. Those people came from a nation in northern Mindanao called Lutao (probably the animist kingdom of what will soon be the Islamic Lanao). According to the much credited book, those people established the Kingdom of Dapitan in western Bohol because the true indigenous people of Bohol in the Anda peninsula and nearby areas were not open to them, forcing them to establish settlement in the western part of the island. The kingdom was first built with hardwood on the soft seabed. It engaged it trade with nearby areas and some Chinese merchants. The Jesuit Alcina tales about a rich nation he called the 'Venice of the Visayas', pointing to the Kingdom of Dapitan at that time. The Jesuit also tells of a princess named Bugbung Hamusanum, whose beauty caused her suitor to raid parts of southern China to win her hand. By 1563, before the full Spanish colonization agenda came to Bohol, the Kingdom of Dapitan was at war with the Ternateans of the Moluccas (who were also raiding the Rajahnate of Butuan). At the time, Dapitan was ruled by two brothers named Dalisan and Pagbuaya. The Ternateans at the time were allied to the Portuguese. Dapitan was destroyed and King Dalisan was killed in battle. His brother, King Pagbuaya, together with his people fled back to Mindanao and established a new Dapitan in the northern coast of the Zamboanga peninsula. The new Dapitan eventually was subjugated by the Spanish. Pagbuaya's son, Manooc was among those who sided with the Spanish. He converted to Christianity and aided the Spaniards in the conquest of Islamic Manila and the Camarines area in Luzon. The people of Dapitan also assisted the Spanish in the conquest of Northern Mindanao. Eventually, the Dapitans took their vengeance against the Ternateans when Manooc's cousin, Laria, guided the Spanish in their
Country Region
Philippines Central Visayas (Region VII)
Discovered Founded
25 March 1565 22 July 1854
Provincial Capital
Tagbilaran
Government[2] • Type • Governor • Vice governor • Provincial Board
Sangguniang Panlalawigan Edgar Chatto (LP) Dionisio Balite Members
Area[3] • Total
4,820.95 km2 (1,861.38 sq mi)
Population (2015 census)[4] • Total • Density
1,313,560 270/km2 (710/sq mi)
• Voter(2016)[5]
798,768
Demonym(s)
Boholano
Divisions • Independent cities • Component cities
0 1 Tagbilaran
• Municipalities
47 Alburquerque Alicia Anda Antequera Baclayon Balilihan Batuan Bien Unido Bilar Buenavista Calape Candijay Carmen Catigbian Clarin Corella Cortes Dagohoy Danao Dauis Dimiao Duero Garcia Hernandez Getafe Guindulman Inabanga Jagna Lila Loay Loboc Loon Mabini Maribojoc Panglao Pilar President Carlos P. Garcia Sagbayan San Isidro San Miguel Sevilla Sierra Bullones Sikatuna Tagbilaran Talibon Trinidad Tubigon Ubay Valencia
invasion of the Moluccas (Ternate).[13] Bohol is derived from the word Bo-ho or Bo-ol.[7] The island was the seat of the first international treaty of peace and unity between the native king Datu Sikatuna and Spanish conquistador Miguel López de Legazpi on 16 March 1565 through a blood compact alliance known today by many Filipinos as the Sandugo.[14]
Spanish colonial period The earliest significant contact of the island with Spain occurred in 1565. On 25 March (16 March in the Julian calendar), a Spanish explorer named Miguel López de Legazpi arrived in Bohol seeking spices and gold. After convincing the native chieftains that they were not Portuguese (who raided the islands of Mactan in 1521), Legazpi made a peace pact with Datu Sikatuna. This pact was signified with a blood compact between the two men.[15] This event, called the Sandugo ("one blood"), is celebrated in Bohol every year during the Sandugo Festival. The Sandugo or blood compact is also depicted on Bohol's provincial flag and the Bohol provincial seal.[16] Two significant revolts occurred in Bohol during the Spanish Era. One was the Tamblot Uprising in 1621, led by Tamblot, a babaylan or native priest. The other was the famous Dagohoy Rebellion, considered the longest in Philippine history. This rebellion was led by Francisco Dagohoy, also known as Francisco Sendrijas, from 1744 to 1829.[15] Politically, Bohol was administered as a residencia of Cebu. It became a separate politico-military province on 22 July 1854 together with Siquijor. A census in 1879 found Bohol with a population of 253,103 distributed among 34 municipalities.[17] The culture of the Boholanos was influenced by Spain and Mexico during colonization. Many traditional dances, music, dishes and other aspects of the culture have considerable Hispanic influence.
U.S. intervention and occupation After the United States defeated Spain in the Spanish–American War, the U.S. bought the entire Philippine islands. However, under the newly proclaimed independent government established by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, which was not recognized by the U.S., Bohol was governed as a Gobierno de Canton.
• Districts
3
Time zone
PHT (UTC+8)
the island in March 1899.[18] However, in January 1901, Pedro Sanson led 2,000 in rebellion, due to the harsh treatment imparted by these troops and the destruction they
ZIP code IDD:area code ISO 3166 code
6300–6346 +63(0)38 PH-BOH
caused.[18] General Hughes led a campaign of repression in October 1901, destroying a number of towns, and threatening in December 1901 to burn Tagbilaran if the rebels
Income class PSGC
1st class 071200000
did not surrender.[18] Pantaleon E. del Rosario then negotiated the rebel surrender.[18]
Website
www.bohol.gov.ph
During the resulting Philippine–American War, American troops peacefully took over
On 10 March 1917, the Americans made Bohol a separate province under Act 2711 (which also established most of the other Philippine provinces).
Japanese occupation and liberation Japanese troops landed in Tagbilaran on 17 May 1942. Boholanos struggled in a guerilla resistance against the Japanese forces. Bohol was later liberated by the local guerrillas and the Filipino and American troops who landed on 11 April 1945.[19] Statue commemorating the "Blood Compact" in Tagbilaran
A plaque placed on the port of Tagbilaran commemorating the liberation reads: One thousand one hundred seventy two officers and men of the 3rd Battalion of the 164th Infantry Regiment of the Americal Division under the command of Lt. Col. William H. Considine landed at the Tagbilaran Insular Wharf at 7:00 o'clock in the morning of April 11, 1945.
The convoy taking the Filipino and American liberation forces to Bohol consisted of a flotilla of six landing ships (medium), six landing crafts (infantry), two landing crafts (support), and one landing craft (medium-rocket) . Upon arrival, the reinforced battalion combat team advanced rapidly to the east and northeast with the mission of destroying all hostile forces in Bohol. Motor patrols were immediately dispatched by Col. Considine, Task Force Commander, and combed the area to the north and east, approximately halfway across the island, but no enemies were found during the reconnaissance. Finally, an enemy group of undetermined strength was located to the north of Ginopolan in Valencia, near the Sierra-Bullones boundary. By 17 April the Task Force was poised to strike in Ginopolan. The bulk of the Japanese force was destroyed and beaten in the ten days of action. Bohol was officially declared liberated on 25 May 1945 by Major General William H. Arnold, Commander of the Americal Division. About this time, most officers and men of the Bohol Area Command had been processed by units of the Eighth United States Army. On 31 May 1945, the Bohol Area Command was officially deactivated upon orders of Lt. General Robert L. Eichelberger, Commanding General of the Eighth United States Army, together with the Philippine Constabulary, the former Philippine Commonwealth Army Forces and the Boholano guerrillas. During the Second Battle of Bohol from March to August 1945, Filipino troops of the 8th, 83rd, 85th and 86th Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and 8th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary captured and liberated the island province of Bohol and helped the Boholano guerrilla fighters and U.S. liberation forces defeat the Japanese Imperial forces under General Sōsaku Suzuki.
Earthquakes Main article: 2013 Bohol earthquake At 8:12 a.m. (PST) on 15 October 2013, the island province suffered a severe earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 on the Richter scale.[20] Its epicenter was at 9°52¢N 124°04¢E (6 km (3.7 mi) S 24° W of Sagbayan and 629 km (391 mi) from Manila), and its depth of focus was 12 km (7.5 mi). The quake was felt as far as Davao City, Mindanao. According to official reports by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), 57 people died in Bohol, and 104 were injured.[21] It was the deadliest earthquake in the Philippines since the 7.8 magnitude 1990 Luzon earthquake.[22] Earlier that same year Bohol was struck by an earthquake (on 8 February 1990) with an epicentre almost exactly the same as in 2013,[23] causing six fatalities and 200 injured. Several buildings were damaged and it caused a tsunami.[24]
Geography The Chocolate Hills are considered one of Philippine's natural wonders and Bohol is often referred to as the Jewel of the Philippines. They are hills made of limestone left over from coral reefs during the Ice Age when the island was submerged. They turn brown during the summer. There are four main rivers that run through Bohol, with the Loboc River running from the center of the island to the mid-southern coast. The largest river, the Inabanga, runs in the northwestern part of the province; the Abatan River runs in the southwest, and Ipil River in the north. Numerous waterfalls and caves are scattered across the island, including MagAso Falls in Antequera. MagAso means smoke in the native tongue. The water is cool and often creates a mist in humid mornings which can hide the falls.
The Chocolate Hills of Bohol
The Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape protects Bohol's largest remaining lowland forest and can be found in the island's southern portion near Bilar.
Physical With a land area of 4,821 km2 (1,861 sq mi) and a coastline 261 km (162 mi) long, Bohol is the tenth largest island of the Philippines. The main island is surrounded by about 70 smaller islands, the largest of which are Panglao Island, facing Tagbilaran, in the southwest and Lapinig Island in the northeast. The terrain of Bohol is basically rolling and hilly, and about half the island is covered in limestone. Near the outer areas of the island are low mountain ranges. The interior is a large plateau with irregular landforms. Near Carmen, the Chocolate Hills are more than 1,200 uniformly cone-shaped limestone hills named for the grass growing on the hills that turns brown in the summer, making the landscape look like chocolate mounds. The Chocolate Hills appear on the provincial seal of Bohol.
Islands The outlying islands surrounding mainland Bohol under the jurisdiction of the Bohol Provincial Government are: Alicia Bagatusan Bagong Banwa Balicasag Banacon Banbanan Bansaan Batasan Bay Sa Owak Bilangbilangan Bonbon Bosaan Buabuahan Bugatusan Busalian Cabilao Cabulan Cabantulan Cabgan Calangaman Cancoslino Calituban Cataban Catang Catiil Cuaming Gakang Gaus Guindacpan Hambongan Hingutanan Inanoran Jaguliao Jandayan Jao Juagdan Lapinig Lapinig Chico (Tres Reyes) Limasoc Lumislis Maagpit Mahanay Makaina Makalingao Malingin Mantatao Daku Mantatao Gamay Maomauan Maubay Mocaboc Nasingin Nocnocan Pamasaun Pamilacan Pandanon Pandao Pangangan Pangapasan Panglao Pinango Potohan Pungtud Saag Sagasa Sandingan Sentingnenay Silo Sinandigan Tabangdio Talibon Talimobo Tambo Tangtaang Tintinan Tumok
Tarsier In 1996 the Philippine Tarsier Foundation was established in Corella, Bohol in efforts to help conserve and protect tarsiers and their habitat. Forest and habitat sanctuaries have been created to ensure the safety of tarsiers while allowing visitors to roam and discover these miniature primates in their natural habitats. The tarsier is the smallest living primate that exists in several South East Asian countries today. The Philippine tarsier, Tarsius syrichta, is near to threatened according to the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species.[25] Adaptation to their large bulging eyes allows them to catch prey clearly at night, and with elongated limbs and fingers, leaping from tree to tree gives no limitation to the tarsier.[26] Their brain is about the same size as their eyes. The connection between its eyes and brain serves a unique function to these animals which is important for their stability and balance.[27] Tarsiers have incredible hearing abilities. They can hear a frequency of up to 91 kHz (kilohertz) and send sounds of 70 kHz.[28]
Climate From November to April, the northeast monsoon (amihan) prevails. Except for a rare shower, this is the mildest time of the year. Daytime temperatures average 28 °C (82 °F), cooling at night to around 25 °C (77 °F). The summer season from May to July brings higher temperatures and very humid days. From August to October is the southwest monsoon (habagat). The weather during this season is not very predictable, with weeks of calm weather alternating with rainy days. It can rain any day of the year, but a higher chance of heavy showers occurs from November to January.
Administrative divisions The province of Bohol is a first-class province divided into 3 congressional districts, contenting 1 component city and 47 municipalities.[29] It has 1,109 barangays[30] with a total population of 1,313,560.[4] City or Municipality
PSGC
Population
Area [3]
±% p.a.
2015 [4]
2010 [31]
km2
PD2015 /km2
sq mi
Electorate
/sq mi
2016
Dist
2013
071201000 Alburquerque
0.8%
10,540
9,921
1.16%
26.98
10.42
390
1,000
6,698
6,574
I
071202000 Alicia
1.8%
23,517
22,285
1.03%
114.5
44.21
210
540
13,423
13,664
III
071203000 Anda
1.3%
16,462
16,909
−0.51%
61.89
23.90
270
700
11,852
11,043
III
071204000 Antequera
1.1%
14,425
14,481
−0.07%
118.6
45.79
120
310
8,691
6,574
I
071205000 Baclayon
1.6%
20,591
18,630
1.92%
34.43
13.29
600
1,600
12,166
11,728
I
071206000 Balilihan
1.4%
17,903
17,147
0.82%
127.27
49.14
140
360
11,556
10,995
I
071207000 Batuan
1.0%
12,767
12,431
0.51%
79.08
30.53
160
410
8,359
8,586
III
071248000 Bien Unido
2.1%
27,115
23,412
2.84%
27.39
10.58
990
2,600
15,858
15,230
II
071208000 Bilar
1.3%
17,590
17,078
0.56%
129.71
50.08
140
360
11,565
11,273
III
071209000 Buenavista
2.1%
27,261
26,443
0.58%
96
37.07
280
730
16,813
17,910
II
071210000 Calape
2.3%
30,863
29,786
0.68%
75.36
29.10
410
1,100
20,449
19,854
I
071211000 Candijay
2.2%
29,475
31,183
−1.07%
103.26
39.87
290
750
19,708
18,757
III
071212000 Carmen
3.5%
46,306
43,153
1.35%
239.45
92.45
190
490
29,767
29,228
III
071213000 Catigbian
1.7%
22,675
23,333
−0.54%
113.33
43.76
200
520
13,832
13,907
I
071214000 Clarin
1.5%
20,301
18,871
1.40%
52.12
20.12
390
1,000
13,743
13,160
II
071215000 Corella
0.6%
8,479
7,471
2.44%
37.22
14.37
230
600
5,140
4,898
I
071216000 Cortes
1.3%
16,954
14,586
2.91%
27.32
10.55
620
1,600
10,566
10,580
I
071217000 Dagohoy
1.5%
19,158
18,311
0.86%
77.59
29.96
250
650
11,228
11,041
II
071218000 Danao
1.4%
17,890
17,716
0.19%
162.76
62.84
110
280
12,212
12,027
II
071219000 Dauis
3.5%
45,663
36,525
4.34%
43.33
16.73
1,100
2,800
26,470
24,797
I
071220000 Dimiao
1.1%
14,364
14,187
0.24%
135.75
52.41
110
280
9,965
10,036
III
071221000 Duero
1.4%
17,876
17,254
0.68%
97.3
37.57
180
470
12,150
11,841
III
1.8%
24,194
21,308
2.45%
127.5
49.23
190
490
14,484
14,035
III
071226000 Getafe
2.4%
30,955
27,852
2.03%
120.5
46.53
260
670
18,576
18,926
II
071223000 Guindulman
2.5%
32,408
32,355
0.03%
179.17
69.18
180
470
20,529
19,848
III
071224000 Inabanga
3.5%
45,880
43,331
1.09%
125.63
48.51
370
960
25,979
26,345
II
071225000 Jagna
2.6%
33,892
32,034
1.08%
168.49
65.05
200
520
20,459
20,643
III
071227000 Lila
0.9%
12,257
10,801
2.44%
40.5
15.64
300
780
6,835
6,922
III
071228000 Loay
1.3%
16,691
15,881
0.95%
48.24
18.63
350
910
11,777
12,023
III
071229000 Loboc
1.2%
15,993
16,299
−0.36%
57.65
22.26
280
730
11,472
11,000
III
071230000 Loon
3.3%
43,034
42,441
0.26%
125.38
48.41
340
880
27,676
26,596
I
071231000 Mabini
2.1%
27,171
28,788
−1.09%
104.57
40.37
260
670
16,609
16,048
III
071232000 Maribojoc
1.6%
20,688
18,113
2.56%
69.08
26.67
300
780
12,753
12,194
I
071233000 Panglao
2.6%
33,553
25,558
5.32%
51.2
19.77
660
1,700
21,394
20,536
I
071234000 Pilar
2.1%
27,256
27,276
−0.01%
120.39
46.48
230
600
16,152
15,784
III
1.8%
23,356
25,118
−1.38%
54.82
21.17
430
1,100
14,455
14,392
II
071236000 Sagbayan
1.7%
22,339
22,339
0.00%
69.61
26.88
320
830
14,394
14,290
II
071237000 San Isidro
0.7%
8,744
9,176
−0.91%
60.04
23.18
150
390
6,509
6,144
II
071238000 San Miguel
1.8%
24,135
22,199
1.60%
123.29
47.60
200
520
14,040
13,679
II
071239000 Sevilla
0.8%
10,661
11,289
−1.08%
64.55
24.92
170
440
7,156
6,998
III
071240000 Sierra Bullones
1.9%
24,745
26,398
−1.22%
198.87
76.78
120
310
15,053
15,209
III
071241000 Sikatuna
0.5%
6,726
6,335
1.15%
38.22
14.76
180
470
4,647
4,760
I
8.0%
105,051
92,297
2.50%
36.5
14.09
2,900
7,500
59,949
51,462
I
071243000 Talibon
5.1%
66,969
59,274
2.35%
140.46
54.23
480
1,200
33,211
31,928
II
071244000 Trinidad
2.4%
31,956
27,580
2.84%
195.3
75.41
160
410
19,017
17,941
II
071245000 Tubigon
3.5%
45,893
44,434
0.62%
81.87
31.61
560
1,500
26,394
26,591
I
071246000 Ubay
5.6%
73,712
65,900
2.16%
335.06
129.37
220
570
41,792
40,211
II
071247000 Valencia
2.1%
27,126
28,043
−0.63%
116.67
45.05
230
600
15,245
15,377
III
1,313,560 1,255,128
0.87%
4,820.95
1,900
270
700
798,768
729,815
Garcia Hernandez
071222000
President Carlos P. Garcia
071235000
071242000 Tagbilaran
†
TOTAL
† Provincial capital
Municipality Component city
Demographics According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 1,313,560.[4] In the 2016 election, it had 798,768 registered voters, meaning that 61% of the
Population census of Bohol Year
Pop.
±% p.a.
Year
Pop.
±% p.a.
1990 1995 2000
948,403 994,440 1,139,130
— +0.89% +2.95%
2007 2010 2015
1,230,110 1,255,128 1,313,560
+1.07% +0.74% +0.87%
population are aged 18 and over.[5]
Source: Philippine Statistics Office[4][31][32]
Legislative districts
Provincial Capitol Complex of Bohol in Tagbilaran
1 ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
2 ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
3 RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Rene Relampagos Liberal Party City or municipality
Erico Aristotle Aumentado Nationalist People's Coalition
Electorate 2016
City or municipality
Arthur Yap Nationalist People's Coalition
Electorate 2016
City or municipality
Electorate 2016
Alburquerque
6,698 Bien Unido
15,858 Alicia
13,423
Antequera
8,691 Buenavista
16,813 Anda
11,852
Baclayon
12,166 Clarin
13,743 Batuan
Balilihan
11,556 Dagohoy
11,228 Bilar
11,565
Calape
20,449 Danao
12,212 Candijay
19,708
Catigbian
13,832 Getafe
18,576 Carmen
29,767
25,979 Dimiao
9,965
Corella
5,140 Inabanga
8,359
Cortes
10,566 President Carlos P. Garcia
14,455 Duero
12,150
Dauis
26,470 Sagbayan
14,394 Garcia Hernandez
14,484
Loon
27,676 San Isidro
Maribojoc
12,753 San Miguel
14,040 Jagna
Panglao
21,394 Talibon
33,211 Lila
6,835
19,017 Loay
11,777
41,792 Loboc
11,472
Sikatuna
6,509 Guindulman
4,647 Trinidad
Tagbilaran
†
59,949 Ubay 26,394
Tubigon
20,529 20,459
Mabini
16,609
Pilar
16,152
Sevilla
1 ST DISTRICT
268,381
2 ND DISTRICT
7,156
Sierra Bullones
15,053
Valencia
15,245
257,827
3 RD DISTRICT
272,560
TOTAL 798,768
Economy Tourism plays an increasing role in the island's economy. The Panglao Island International Airport is currently planned for Panglao, which houses the most-visited and accessible beaches in the province. Proponents of the scheme hope that the new airport will increase Bohol's reputation as an international tourist destination although the plan has been dogged by ongoing criticism.[33]
Infrastructure Airport Though a number of national flag carriers serve the Tagbilaran Airport, a proposed international airport (see Panglao Island International Airport) has been planned on nearby Panglao Island to accommodate bigger aircraft and handle larger volumes of passengers and tourists to the province. The Panglao airport project is controversial. Private land in the planned right-of-way that was bought cheaply is being sold expensively, creating further issues and delays.
Seaports Port of Tubigon, the busiest among the smaller ports, offers more than ten daily round trips plying the Cebu-Bohol route. Catagbacan Port in Loon serves the roll-on roll-off services between Cebu and Bohol for those who have vehicles. Port of Jagna offers service between Bohol to Cagayan and Camiguin (with roll-on/roll-off) route. The other ports are Ubay, Talibon, Getafe, Buenavista, and Clarin.
Tagbilaran Airport terminal building
Media Organizations
Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines Sea Port
Bohol has 2 major AM radio stations, DYRD and DYTR, both based in Tagbilaran City. Another AM radio station, DYZD, based in Ubay, is being operated by DYRD. Both DYRD and DYTR also operate FM stations with the same names. There are multiple weekly or bi-weekly newspapers like Bohol Chronicle, Sunday Post, Bohol Times, Bohol Standard and Bohol Bantay Balita. An online news website called Bohol News Daily aggregates news from various sources.
Education
Sunset at Tagbilaran Sea Port
The literacy rate of the province of Bohol is high at 98%.[30] Institutions of Higher Learning are: Bohol Island State University (BISU) Holy Name University (HNU) University of Bohol (UB) BIT International College (BIT-IC) Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary Mater Dei College ACLC-Tagbilaran STI College-Tagbilaran PMI Colleges Bohol Bohol Wisdom School Bohol Northern Star Colleges Bohol Northwestern College Cristal e-College Blessed Trinity College (BTC) Batuan Colleges Inc. (BCI) Buenavista Community College (BCC) Trinidad Municipal College (TMC) Asian Divine Light College Bohol College of Science and Technology
Festivals Main article: List of Bohol Festivals Sandugo Festival (1–31 July) Tagbilaran City Fiesta (1 May) Saulog Tagbilaran Festival in honor to Saint Joseph the Worker Bolibong Kingking Festival (23–24 May) – Loboc, Bohol Pana-ad sa Loboc (Holy Thursday & Good Friday) – Loboc SidlaKasilak or Festival of Lights – Loon (Fiesta Week: 30 August – 8 September) Sambat Mascara y Regatta Festival (1st Saturday of December) – Loay, Bohol Suroy sa Musikero (25 December 25 – 2 February) – Loboc Bohol Fiestas (month of May) Ubi Festival (January)[34] Tigum Bol-anon Tibuok Kalibutan or TBTK – "A gathering of Boholanos from different parts of the world and the name for such a grand event" [35] Hudyaka sa Panglao (27–28 August) Panglao, Bohol Sinulog (3rd Saturday of January) – Valencia, Bohol Dujan Festival (3rd to last week of January) – Anda Sinuog–Estokada Festival (28–29 September) – Jagna Chocolate Hills Festival – Carmen Alimango Festival – Mabini Humay Festival – Candijay Guimbawan Festival – Batuan
Notable people José Abueva, former president of the University of the Philippines Napoleon Abueva, sculptor Rey Bautista, professional boxer Christopher Bernido, physicist, educator, Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Tomás Cloma, lawyer and discoverer of the Kalayaan group of islands Francisco Dagohoy, revolutionary leader Nonito Donaire, professional boxer Bernie Fabiosa, athlete Carlos P. Garcia, the eighth president of the Republic of the Philippines. Anna Maris Igpit, beauty pageant contestant Luke Mejares, singer Lauro Mumar, athlete Cecilio Putong, former education secretary Caesar Saloma, applied physicist, chancellor of University of the Philippines Diliman Roman "Yoyoy" Villame, singer and composer Hannah Precillas, singer
Gallery
Alona beach
Bohol interior
Loboc river
Mahogany forest in Bohol
Baclayon church
Panglao watchtower
Tarsier
Kalamay delicacy
See also Awit sa Bohol - official hymn of the province of Bohol Boholano dialect Boholano people Diocese of Tagbilaran Diocese of Talibon Eskaya Eskayan language List of Bohol Churches List of Bohol flora and fauna List of Bohol-related topics
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External links Bohol portal Bohol travel guide from Wikivoyage Official website of the provincial government of Bohol Provincial Planning and Development Office of Bohol (includes provincial atlas)
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Bohol. Wikisource has the text of the 1920 Encyclopedia Americana article Bohol.
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