The Department of Foreign Affairs–Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA) informs the public that it will be accepting the ePhilID as an accredited government-issued valid ID for Passport Applications starting, Friday, October 21, 2022.
Category: Travel
Aris at PTM: ‘Bohol is ready for you’
Gov. Aris Aumentado on Friday invited tourists to come to Bohol province during the Central Visayas Tourism Product presentation of the 33rd Philippine Travel Mart ongoing at the SMX Convention Center at the Mall of Asia Complex.
Covid-19 vaccination cards no longer required to enter Bohol
Asymptomatic passengers and visitors coming to Bohol will not be required to present valid coronavirus disease-2019 (Covid-19) vaccination cards or certificates starting September 21 this year.
UNESCO Global Geoparks Council nominates Bohol one of 7 geoparks
Probably having its world-famous Chocolate Hills and some significant geosites, Bohol is one of the seven (7) geoparks being nominated by the Global Geoparks Council of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Diocese of Tagbilaran opens church guides’ training for ‘faith tourism’
Dismayed over the way tourists and tours bring guests who are inappropriately dressed inside churches, or who come in during masses and church functions, distracting parishioners?
MOA to save Danajon Double Barrier Reef from further degradation signed
The provincial government of Bohol, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and local government units (LGUs) concerned have signified their desire to further protect and conserve the Danajon Double Barrier Reefs (DDBR), off the northern part of Bohol island.
Food vendors on Virgin Island ban for good
Food vendors selling seafood and drinks at Virgin Island in Panglao, Bohol have been banned forever, Bohol Governor Aumentado said.
Capitol addresses overpricing mess
Capitol officials led by Gov. Aris Aumentado tackled the overpricing hullabaloo in Virgin Island, a sand bar off Panglao town, where vendors set up makeshift tents offering food stuff to visiting guests.
LOOK: Virgin Island has reborn
Netizens were surprised that the Virgin Island in Panglao is back to its former beauty following the local government’s decision to suspend indefinitely all tourism-related activities starting August 3.
No more vendors at Virgin Island
The municipal government of Panglao town has prohibited food vendors and other tourism activities on Wednesday, Panglao Mayor Boy Arcay.
Task Force to investigate pricey food in Virgin Island, other destinations in Bohol
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) in Bohol province on Tuesday approved a resolution to create a task force for purposes of fact-finding on the incident on overwhelmingly high prices of food sold in Virgin Island in Panglao town.
Aris Aumentado orders probe on ‘overpriced’ food in Virgin Island
Bohol Governor Aris Aumentado on Tuesday ordered an investigation to shed light on reports alleging that overpriced food are being sold to tourists visiting the province’s Virgin Island.