Decades after Bohol picked on tourism, which has helped the people dramatically alter the province’s economic skyline, Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado finally steps in to grapple a Frankenstein that has threatened to potentially kill the very miracle-industry Boholanos have created.
Category: Travel
American tourist dies after bar fight in Panglao
An American tourist died after he was allegedly struck with a chair during a fistfight at a bar along Alona Beach in Panglao, Bohol, early Sunday, Sept. 27.
British ambassador attends inauguration of new tarsier tourist, research center in Bohol
The new Tourist and Research Center of the Philippine Tarsier Foundation Inc. (PTFI) at the Corella Tarsier Sanctuary was inaugurated Friday, with British Ambassador to the Philippines Sarah Hulton as guest of honor.
Aumentado calls for fair pricing, better service amid Bohol tourism debate
Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado has called for fair pricing, better service and sustainable tourism as the province faces renewed scrutiny over the cost of food and other tourism-related services.
Caingget Beach rehabilitation project launched in Tagbilaran City
A community-led rehabilitation project has been launched to restore and improve Caingget Beach, a popular coastal area in the city known for family gatherings, sunset views and quiet moments by the shore.
Danao wins Hudyaka sa Panglao Festival 2026 street dancing
Barangay Danao emerged as the champion in the Street Dancing competition of the Hudyaka sa Panglao Festival 2026, held Friday, August 28, as Panglao celebrated its annual fiesta honoring its patron saint, St. Augustine of Hippo.
Palawan brings its tourism offerings closer to the Visayas market
Palawan will bring its tourism industry to Cebu in October for a three-day trade expo, the first time in 11 years that the province is holding the event outside Metro Manila, as it works to place its destinations directly in front of Visayas travelers and buyers.
BI arrests two overstaying foreigners in separate Bohol operations
Two foreign nationals were arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in separate intelligence-driven operations in Bohol after they were found to be overstaying and without valid immigration status.
Petron to build P340-M aviation fuel hub at Bohol-Panglao Airport
Aboitiz InfraCapital Bohol Airport Corp. (ABAC) has selected Petron Corporation to build and operate a P340-million aviation fuel hub at the Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA), a major infrastructure project aimed at supporting the airport’s growing number of flights and passengers.
Tagbilaran skips Sandugo street dancing 2026
One of the Sandugo Festival’s perennial favorites, Tagbilaran City, will not compete in the Sandugo Street Dancing and Ritual Showdown 2026, choosing instead to focus its efforts on defending its historic title at the Sinulog Festival 2027 in Cebu City.
TAGBILARAN CITY SKIPS SANDUGO STREET DANCING 2026
One of the Sandugo Festival’s perennial favorites, Tagbilaran City, will not compete in the Sandugo Street Dancing and Ritual Showdown 2026, choosing instead to focus its efforts on defending its historic title at the Sinulog Festival 2027 in Cebu City.
More than 160 MSMEs join Sandugo Otop Trade Expo in Bohol
More than 160 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from across the Philippines are showcasing their products at the Sandugo One Town, One Product (Otop) Trade Expo 2026, reinforcing Bohol’s position as a growing hub for entrepreneurship and local industries.