Boatman dead, 20 tourists rescued as boats capsize off Gak-ang Island in Panglao

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)-Western Bohol on Thursday reported that around 20 tourists have been rescued while a boatman died after their three boata capsized in Gak-ang Island off Panglao town.

Guv to use Alona rehab template for Balicasag

Coming in a few days after leading the implementation of promised reforms in the Alona beachfront in Panglao, Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado told Balicasag Island settlers and tourism stakeholders to help preserve the beauty of the island and its underwater wonders, before everything goes to waste.