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.
Decline in Korean, Chinese arrivals, not just in Bohol
The tourism slow-down, which is experienced in Bohol with the decline in Korean and Chinese tourists, is not just a Bohol thing, and closing the unsustainable whale watching and diving activities in Virgin Island has nothing to do with it.
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.
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).
Virgin Island closure set on Sept. 9
The Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) will close Puntud Island, formerly Virgin Island, starting September 9, 2024, following the coral vandalism incident in the Estaca snorkeling area.
CAPITOL BACKS ESTACA CLOSURE OVER CORAL VANDALISM
In a bold stance for conserving marine sanctuaries, the Capitol is firm on the closure of Virgin Island’s Estaca snorkeling area over coral vandalism.
Local guide ug langyaw nga naghugaw-hugaw sa coral stones sakpan na; Gov Aris muhatag og P200k sa makatug-an
Nasakpan na ang local guide ug ang langyaw nga usa sa naghugaw hugaw sa mga coral stones sa Estaca Dive Site sa may Virgin Island sa Isla sa Panglao.
Who are ‘Mojak’ and ‘Min’? Vandals hit coral reef in Virgin Island
These were the names scratched onto corals as shared by Danilo “Don Don” Menorias on Facebook.
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.