By I. Inojales | 02:20 PM October 24, 2026
TAGBILARAN CITY — Two motorcycle riders were killed after their vehicles collided head-on along the national highway in Barangay Tawala, Panglao, Bohol, on Thursday morning, Oct. 22.
The victims, aged 24 and 18, were residents of Tambangan, Loay, and Tawala, Panglao, respectively.
Initial investigation by the Panglao Police Station showed that the two motorcycles were traveling in opposite directions when they collided at Purok 7, near Thai Food Restobar, at about 6:05 a.m.
The impact threw both riders onto the concrete road, leaving them with severe injuries that proved fatal.
Panglao municipal health officer Dr. Jon Mark Verga declared both riders dead at the scene.
Their remains were brought to Princess Funeral Home in Barangay Mayacabac, Dauis, while the motorcycles were taken to the Panglao police station for proper disposition.
Police said the victims’ families had been informed of the accident.
Authorities classified the case as reckless imprudence resulting in double homicide.
