Foreign tourists were among the first to visit Puntod Island, popularly known as Virgin Island, as it reopened to the public on Tuesday, Feb. 3, after more than a year of closure for environmental rehabilitation.
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Panglao LGU moves reopening of Virgin Island to Feb. 3
The local government unit of Panglao has moved the reopening of Puntod Island, popularly known as Virgin Island, to Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from the originally announced date of February 2.
DENR reopens Virgin Island, imposes visitor limits and no-vendor policy
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has announced the official reopening of the popular Virgin Island, also known as Puntod Island, to tourists on February 2, under tighter environmental regulations aimed at protecting the fragile ecosystem.
Virgin Island in Bohol reopens to the public on Monday, February 2
Virgin Island, also known as Puntod Island, in Panglao, Bohol will officially reopen to the public on Monday, February 2, following more than a year of rehabilitation.
DENR research arm to study Virgin island carrying capacity
While Puntod island, or more popularly Virgin Island and its pristine sand bar is now closed to all human activities for six months to a year, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is commissioning a study group to determine the area’s carrying capacity.Â
Virgin island sa Puntod, pormal nga gipasirad-an
Pormal na nga gisirad-an ang tanang kalihukan sa kadagatan sa palibut sa Puntod Island, ilabi na sa puti nga mga sandbar sa Virgin Island, hangtud mapiho na sa Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) nga napahimutang na ang mga pamaagi aron mapaugmad ang pagpanalipud ug pagpatunhay sa kahinguhaan sa Panglao Island Protected Seascapes (PIPS).