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  Bohol
To the west of Bohol is Cebu, to the northeast is Leyte and to the south, across the Bohol Sea is Mindanao.
Bohol is an island province in the Visayas.
The people of Bohol are said to be the descendants of the last group of inhabitants who settled in the Philippines called pintados or “tattooed ones.” Boholanos had already a culture of their own as evidence by the artifacts dug at Mansasa, Tagbilaran, and in Dauis and Panglao.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/bo/Bohol.html   (1040 words)

  
 Bohol @ A Glance - Significant Dates & Events
One was the Tamblot Uprising in 1621 led by a native priest or Babaylan.
April 1899 — Upon the departure of the Spaniards in Bohol, a "Gobierno de Canton" was formed by prominent Boholanos to run the province according to the Republic proclaimed by Amilio Aguinaldo.
During this dark period, hundreds of Boholanos died and 20 of the 35 towns of Bohol, at the time, were burned to the ground and livestock were slaughtered indiscriminately in the effort to force the Boholanos to submission.
boholbusiness.com /BIPC/history.htm   (854 words)

  
 Bohol
Scenic Bohol casts an enigmatic charm drawn from the many archaic mementos spread throughout the oval-shaped island - from unique rock formations to a 45-million-year-old mammal species, from massive stone watchtowers built by the Spaniards in the 18th century.
Located east of Cebu and southwest of Leyte in the Philippines' Central Visayas region, Bohol is bounded on the north by the Camotes Sea, on the west by the Cebu Strait, and on the South by the Bohol Sea.
Bohol can be reached daily by super fast sea ferries from Cebu, the regional transportation hub, although it can also be reached by direct flights and by ship from Manila, the international travel capital.
www.dotpcvc.gov.ph /Destinations/bohol.htm   (1739 words)

  
 BOHOL
BOHOL : City and Towns The Province of Bohol consists of forty seven (47) towns and one city.Tagbilaran City is the capital city.
Bohol is blessed with several springs and rivers as sources of water supply both for domestic, agricultural and industiral use.
Bohol is likewise kept well informed through various newspapers and magazines available in Bohol including 3 local weeklies with a combined total circulation of 15,000 copies as well as subscriptions to 11 national dailies.
www.angelfire.com /art/kaleidoscope/special/bohol.htm   (2297 words)

  
 Historical Glimpses   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
When Buenavista was still a part of Inabanga, a Spanish parish priest, Fray Eustaquio Ruiz, made it routine to undertake his "visita de Pangpang" in order to meet the spiritual ministration of the people.
The township of Buenavista was achieved during the governorship of the late Gov. Juan Pajo and the incumbency of the then President Carlos P. Garcia.
The people of Buenavista are on the march towards their destiny to conquer their place under the sun.
www.bohol-island.com /buenavista/profile.htm   (1139 words)

  
 The Bohol Times -- The alternative for all climes -- November 30, 2003 Issue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
BUENAVISTA, Bohol – Mayor Leandro Tirol on Tuesday denied insinuations he was behind Monday’s killing of lawyer Ramon del Rosario inside a hospital ward in neighboring Inabanga town.
The lawyer died of eight bullet wounds fired from a.45 caliber handgun by a lone gunman who entered his room at the Francisco Dagohoy District Hospital Monday noon.
Former Buenavista Mayor Rodolfo del Rosario, an uncle of the victim, told police investigators that the latter was included in the prospective candidates for municipal mayor in next year’s polls.
www.boholtimes.com /daan2003/nov302003/front1.htm   (492 words)

  
 List of churches in Bohol - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bohol, in the Philippines, has a number of very old churches, dating back to the early years of the Spanish colonialization of the island.
Nuestra Señora del Rosario Parish Church, Antequera, Bohol
Nuestra Señora del Carmen Parish Church, Balilihan, Bohol
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_Churches_in_Bohol   (218 words)

  
 A Cruise on Loboc River
Bohol is a place for the family, your children can learn a lot and we adults can learn from the Boholanos who are environmentalists.
Hi Myself and my husband are coming to Bohol on 23 December and would like to find a good, not expensive place in order to be close to all attractions in Bohol.I am not a resort person and I would like to have stay in a small and quiet place.
P.S. There's a baywalk ecological adventure park that just opened in buenavista, bohol and it is also a must-see place with it's wildlife and a condusive place for jet-skiing.
www.bohol.ph /article122.html   (1933 words)

  
 Page 12
Many from Bohol and Cebu have asked him to return to the Philippines but for now the work of Garw Valley Links back in Wales must take priority.
Before the trip a prophecy had been given which said the Lord had given David Rhodes keys to use in the Philippines and as they were used people would be set free.
However he believes good seed was sown and he is expecting to see a mighty harvest both in the Philippines and in Wales in the near future.
www.garwvalleylinks.org.uk /page12.html   (572 words)

  
 Global Nation | INQ7.net
He admitted that his men were facing a blank wall in their investigation of the murder during a cockfight derby at the San Jaro sports complex.
Nodalo's relatives blamed Buenavista policemen who were detailed at the sports complex for failing to react and arrest the suspects.
Another bettor Francisco Godez, a victim of stray bullet, was reportedly in critical condition at Tagbilaran hospital.
www.inq7.net /globalnation/sec_cdn/2005/jun/new/jun25_01.htm   (319 words)

  
 The Official Website of The Bohol Chronicle   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Last week I had a chance to go around Bohol for the nth time.
The first time I went around the island-province was sometime in 1949 - that is, 55 years ago.
There were many activities to be done, observations to be made and written about by the first-time excursionists.
www.boholchronicle.com /apr06/4-19-06/distaff.htm   (631 words)

  
 Inabanga Coast   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
9°57'-10"05'N, l23°59'-l24°08'E; on the northwest coast of Bohol Island, from Tubigon to the Inabanga Estuary and Buenavista, Bohol Province.
A broad strip of coastal mangrove swamps and sandy mudflats between Tubigan and Buenavista, including the estuaries of the Inabanga and Clarin Rivers which rise in the deforested hills of northern Bohol.
Howes (1987) recommends (a) that mangrove replanting schemes already in progress in the Jetafe area to the east be expanded along the northwest coast of Bohol, (b) that the further conversion of mangroves to aquaculture projects be limited, and (c) that protection be given to the remaining large tracts of relatively intact mangrove forest.
www.arcbc.org.ph /wetlands/philippines/phl_inabanga_coa.html   (560 words)

  
 UPDATE from WCG PHILIPPINES
Badilla, a long-time member in Jagna, Bohol, when another 3 of her children got baptized in the cool waters of Jagna Bay.
Their baptism brought the number of resident members in Jagna to a total of 7, all belonging to the family of Juanita Cuarteros, a pioneer member in that town.
In a related development, another 3 persons were also baptized in Buenavista, Bohol, last April 10, namely, spouses Celso and Antonina Decosto and son, Angelito.
www.wcg.org /ph/wcgphupd050602.htm   (939 words)

  
 How to get to Bohol , Bohol travel directions, bohol travel guide
The easiest and fastest way coming to Bohol from Manila and Cebu is by air direct to Tagbilaran City.
While in Bohol, you can also rent out some smaller boats or bankas to take you to the islands for island hoppings or scuba divings.
While in the island province of Bohol, different modes of public land transportation can be availed of.
www.lakbaypilipinas.com /travel_philippines/bohol/bohol_get_there.html   (532 words)

  
 Directory | INDEX: M - Bohol's No. 1 Internet Business Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The parish of Baclayon is reputed to be the earliest parish founded by the Spaniards in the Province of Bohol.
Candijay is situated in the southeastern seaboard of the island province of Bohol.
Bohol Tropics Resort - Philippines, Bohol, Tagbilaran City.
www.boholdirectory.com /index-M-0.html   (677 words)

  
 Leo Udtohan Genealogy
Mauricio Persigas was born in Kantungan, Loon Bohol, Philippines and married Anastasia Palma, whose father was a Spaniard.
They bought a big hectares land at Buenavista, Ubay, Bohol and begot Monina, Rufino, Mario, telesfora, Patricio, Luis, Juanita and Rodrigo.
All in all, there are 4 generations from the time of Pantaleon Udtohan and Jacinta Adtoon down to Cesarius James Pesquira Jomari Olorvida and Charles Jade.
www.angelfire.com /mb/leoudtohan/beginning.htm   (350 words)

  
 Buenavista, Bohol - Wikipedia
Ang Buenavista usa ka ika-upat nga klase nga lungsod sa lalawigan sa Bohol sa Tunga-tungang Kabisay-an nga rehiyon sa Kabisay-an sa Pilipinas.
Sumala sa sensus sa tuig 2000, kini may populasyon nga 25,960 ka tawo sa 4,550 ka bubong.
Ang Buenavista nabahin ngadto sa 35 ka barangay.
ceb.wikipedia.org /wiki/Buenavista,_Bohol   (66 words)

  
 Bohol Travel Village
This is a great chance to experience the rich marine life and the local people of Pamilacan Island of Bohol.
Diving in Bohol is a totally different underwater experience.
All over Bohol are caves to suit every spelunkers strength and expertise.
www.boholtravelvillage.com /tours.htm   (988 words)

  
 The Bohol Times -- The alternative for all climes -- March 30, 2003 Issue   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Mabini, Bohol (762696); Rosario Baron, Itum, Duero, Bohol (52553); Agnes Mayormita, Bunga-Ilaya, Jagna, Bohol.
Albur Bohol (758269); Gifford Cabalos, Dao Dist. Tagb.
City (955046); Mary Luchie Calacat, Patrocinio, Cortes, Bohol (943743); Jacinto Amoyo, Biking Dauis, Bohol (982688); Rogelio delas Eras, La Paz, Cortes, Bohol (722416); Alina Apillanes, Bool Dist..,Tagb.
www.boholtimes.com /daan2003/may042003/events1.htm   (385 words)

  
 Welcome to Bohol! - www.bohol-island.com -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Bohol has a lot to offer to its visitors.
It indeed deserves to be tagged as the #1 tourism destination in the Philippines.
Visitors to Bohol will not only be treated to the awesome beauty of this wonderful creation of God - the Chocolate Hills, but also enjoy the sun while on the white sandy beaches and crystal blue sea waters.
www.bohol-island.com   (128 words)

  
 Global Nation | INQ7.net
BUENAVISTA police are closely looking into personal vendetta over an illegal drug trade or gambling deal gone awry as a possible motive in the killing of Joel Nodalo alias Tongol.
Investigator Samuel Percela of Buenavista police station said police have considered Nodalo one of the big-time drug pushers in Bohol.
Nodalo was shot dead by six unidentified gunmen inside the Buenavista cockpit on Thursday evening.
www.inq7.net /globalnation/sec_cdn/2005/jun/new/jun28_06.htm   (384 words)

  
 WowBohol » Blog Archive » Imbalance creeps into teacher-student ratio
From The Bohol Chronicle today; there is an imperfect teacher-student ratio in Bohol, and it will take time before this will be given a solution due to lack of fund.
The ratio between teacher to students in the province has been found with imbalances in which some towns have too many students for one teacher while some have too few for a classroom instructor, records at the Department of Education showed.
She said the imbalances have been present for the last three years, and for lack of funds, solution to the discrepancy may take a time.
wowbohol.com /?p=30   (279 words)

  
 OVER SEAS May 2001: Community Enterprise Initiatives for Coastal Management: Lessons from Cambuhat, Buenavista, Bohol
Innovativeness, high-impact results from a modest start-up, community spirit, and a highly creative and practical way of combining a wide range of enterprises have transformed Cambuhat from a sleepy, non-descript rural coastal village into a model of integrated enterprise development.
Nestled quietly in the town of Buenavista, northwest of Bohol, it is about one and a half hours away from the east of Mactan by rented pump boat, or two hours overland from Tagbilaran City.
As long as proper reference is made to the source, articles may be quoted or reproduced in any form for non-commercial, non-profit purposes to advance the cause of marine environmental management and conservation.
www.oneocean.org /overseas/200105/community_enterprise_initiatives.html   (1947 words)

  
 :: WELCOME to the BIT International College Website ::
Balite said that Bohol Institute of Technology would now be known as BIT International College effective June 1, 2006.
They are Añascao, Jovannie C. of Merryland, Buenavista, Bohol; Bautista, Alex of Hinlayagan Ilaud, Trinidad, Bohol; Cutaran, Wilbert M. of Casate, Ubay, Bohol; Evardo, Wendell B. of Sto.
Niño, Talibon, Bohol; Generalao, Raulito D. of Kagawasan, Sagbayan, Bohol; Habas, Emmanuel V. of Tawala, Panglao, Bohol; Napalla, Renante C. of Pinango, Bien Unido, Bohol; Pondavilla, Eleuterio Jr.
bitsystem.org /news.htm   (1405 words)

  
 Bohol Region Map: Abaca — Yanangan | Philippines Google Satellite Maps
With comprehensive destination gazetteer, maplandia.com enables to explore Bohol through detailed satellite imagery — fast and easy as never before.
You are in Bohol (Region 7, Philippines), administrative region of level 2.
If you would like to recommend this Bohol map page to a friend, or if you just want to send yourself a reminder, here is the easy way to do it.
www.maplandia.com /philippines/region-7/bohol   (655 words)

  
 NPA claims responsibility for ambush in Bohol
Other targets according to Montana are business entities in the region that refuse to recognize the “de-facto authority” of the people’s democratic government as well as those that implement unjust business pratices among its workers and the public in general.
However, in a press conference at the Central Command yesterday morning, the wives of slain Nueva Montana barangay Captain Baldomero Metaganzo and his brother Virgilio who was the head of tanods then, disproved the NDF’s claim.
Sanchez, who is the president of the Buenavista Farmers Association, a group reportedly supporting the rebels, was irked after the victims reportedly still refused to join the undergound movement.
www.thefreeman.com /local/story-20030312-3025.html   (577 words)

  
 About Guimaras Province, Philippines
Has 3 major plantations: Oro Verde, Buenavista; Southern Orchard, Jordan; Guimaras Tree Farm, Buenavista.
A historical church built in idyllic coastof Bgy.
Navalas, Buenavista in 1880; has served as a refuge for the localsin times of distress.
www.islandsaccommodations.com /places/guimaras.htm   (546 words)

  
 Welcome to Bohol, Philippines
Welcome to Bohol, one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the Philippines.
We heartily invite you to come and visit Bohol yourself, and offer you this website to help you get a first impression.
Alburquerque, Alicia, Anda, Antequera, Baclayon, Balilihan, Batuan, Bien Unido, Bilar, Buenavista, Calape, Candijay, Carmen, Catigbian, Clarin, Corella, Cortes, Dagohoy, Danao, Dauis, Dimiao, Duero, Garcia-Hernandez, Getafe, Guindulman, Inabanga, Jagna, Lila, Loay, Loboc, Loon, Mabini, Maribojoc, Panglao, Pilar, President Garcia, Sagbayan, San Isidro, San Miguel, Sevilla, Sierra Bullones, Sikatuna, Tagbilaran City, Talibon, Trinidad, Tubigon, Ubay, Valencia.
www.bohol.ph /index.php   (431 words)

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