‘Ipo-ipo’ spotted in Tagbilaran

By Marisol Bo-oc | 12:39 PM June 22, 2022

A waterspout—known locally as “ipo-ipo”—was filmed off the coast of Tagbilaran, Bohol, on Wednesday, June 22.

Residents captured the waterspout’s sudden appearance on the horizon at around 10:58 a. m.

Others went live on Facebook to record the weather phenomenon. 

The watersprout quickly dissipated after two minutes. 

Fortunately, according to authorities, nobody was hurt.

Waterspouts are uncommon but well-known phenomena, especially among fishermen and coastal residents.

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