The new face of Bohol’s bustling tourism industry is set to rise soon in Panglao. Panglao Shores, a 25-billion PHP (545 million USD) township, will feature six hotel and resort developments, including a luxury resort with villas, a mid-range hotel with three hundred rooms, and an expansion of the South Palms Resort. Inspired by the […]
Disaster hit the Visayan Islands and parts of Mindanao just before the holidays when Typhoon Odette made landfall in the country in mid-December 2021. Strong winds, heavy rainfall, and rapid floods forced many people to evacuate to safer locations only to return to shards and fragments of what was once their home. Weeks later, the […]
Bohol has long been lauded as one of the Philippines’ top travel destinations and is on everyone’s bucket list. A model of eco-tourism in the country, the prominent province is famous for its natural wonders such as the Chocolate Hills, Loboc River and Panglao Island. However, Bohol has not been spared by the adverse effects brought […]
Hidden lagoons, white-sand beaches, and rich culture – there are countless reasons as to why the Philippines is attracting more and more travelers. However, just like in other destinations in Southeast Asia, mass tourism has taken its toll on some of the Philippines’ prime tourist destinations. As a result, the government and tourism department of […]
Environmental pollution has been a big issue for the past decades, and plastic bags have been found to be a major cause of land, water, and air pollution. Environment-concerned associations and other non-government organizations have teamed up to fight against the dilemma. Consequently, the use of plastic bags has been banned by many countries around […]
The New Bohol International Airport, dubbed as the “Green Gateway to the World,” is a soon-to-be-opened international airport in Bohol, Philippines – a thriving tourist destination in the country. According to the country’s Transportation Department, construction of the airport is said to be 80% done and is expected to be opened by June 2018, and […]
As a women-led community created to inspire and advise women entrepreneurs to innovate through technology, specifically by adopting a technology-driven strategy in their businesses, Connected Women has managed to positively impact a myriad of women-led businesses and start-ups in the Philippines. On May 16th, women entrepreneurs of Bohol held their second Connected Women meet up […]
Sunscreen plays a huge role in shielding its consumers from ultraviolet rays. When you apply it to the exposed parts of your skin, you protect yourself from potential skin cancer, dehydration, and rashes. When you dive in the ocean for a healthy dip, the sunscreen you have on, together with that of dozens of other […]
Panglao lawmakers have expressed their displeasure and have vehemently objected to the renaming of Panglao Island to Dauis-Panglao Island. According to the bill filed by Congress Representative Rene Relampagos, the renaming of Panglao Island is meant to correct what he termed as “a misleading geographical representation”. As per Rene Relampagos, this island lies between two […]
