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General Articles

General informative articles about Bohol, that introduce you to the wonderful island province and its people.

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30-09-2008The Bohol Underwater Cave Explorations of 2007728
MAD (Mantaga Adventure Divers) Cavers undertook the Bohol Underwater Explorations of 2007.   Read more...
02-07-2008Bohol Souvenir Shop1065
Bohol.ph has signed up with Cafepress.com to make to sell Bohol-themed articles, such as mugs, mouse mats, clocks, etc.   Read more...
20-07-2003Where to Stay in Bohol78263
Bohol has a large number of hotels, resorts, and other facilities for tourists. Most of these are concentrated in Tagbilaran and around Alona Beach, with a few more scattered around the island. To help you make your choice we have listed most hotels here, with some short personal comments.   Read more...
21-02-2003Visa Regulations19413
A short overview of Philippine visa regulations relevant for tourists and other visitors.   Read more...
21-02-2003Bringing electrical and electronic equipment to the Philippines8670
When you want to bring electrical or electronic equipment to the Philippines, there are a number of issues to take care of. This article provides some details about voltage, plugs, television systems, cell-phones, etc.    Read more...
29-03-2002A Short History of Bohol (Part I)12906
This part of the history of Bohol describes the events from prehistoric times down to the end of the Dagohoy rebellion in 1829.    Read more...
18-05-2001Getting to Bohol31161
Bohol is located in the middle of the Philippines, and can be conveniently reached by air and boat. Bohol is a one hour flight from Manila, or a one and a half hour trip by fast ferry from Cebu.   Read more...
12-03-2006Bohol - Algemene Informatie1261
Het eiland Bohol in de Filipijnen is de laatste jaren sterk in opkomst als toeristische trekpleister, en niet ten onrechte. Het eiland combineert schitterende witte stranden met een rijk cultureel erfgoed.   Read more...
14-02-2006Getting Married in the Philippines15771
Since questions about foreigners wanting to marry a Philippine citizen pop up every once in a while on the visa regulations page, I've decided to add a small page on this issue.   Read more...
17-05-2002Provincial Symbols of Bohol2119
The Boholanos are a freedom loving and independent people, who take pride in their Island, wherever they are. No wonder, the province even has its own Provincial anthem.   Read more...
12-07-2004International Joint Venture investigates Wind Farm in Candijay1081
An international joint venture, Cammon Windsolar Energy Inc., investigates the possibilities of a wind farm in Candijay, Bohol, and 35 other locations all over the Philippines. The site selected is located in the Municipalities of Candijay and Guindulman. Now with update.   Read more...
28-10-2002Watching Dolphins on Bohol18026
One of the attractions of Bohol is the ability to go dolphin and whale watching on the Bohol Sea. Joselino "Jojo" Baritua runs a project in which former whale-hunters can still use their whale and dolphin spotting skills to earn a living, but now to guide tourists to the best spots for a meeting with those gentle giants and playful jokers of the sea....   Read more...
25-11-2006Anda, truly a paradise1182
n Anda, visitors can discover a world of earth and sea so elemental it fills you with a deep sense of belonging to the infinite.

Anda is located at the eastern tip of Bohol. Like other towns in Bohol it is rich in history and culture, but nature’s drama prevails most completely over the imagination.    Read more...

05-10-2006Gilas project gearing up to computerize Bohol640
Recently we learned about the Gilas project, an ambitious project initiated by the Ayala foundation to provide all high schools in the Philippines with a computer class, and we were happy to learn that one of the focus areas will be Bohol.   Read more...
29-06-2004Miss Sandugo ’04 attracts two dozen entries3705
New batch of beauties. Today’s edition for Miss Bohol Sandugo has 22 official candidates. For 15 years, Miss Bohol Sandugo has produced a number of titleholders who after their reign have moved into a woman of distinction. Who will get this year’s shimmering crown? Find out on July 19.   Read more...
06-05-2006All about Anna Maris Igpit, Bohol's Candidate for Miss World 20061770
She may bear a striking resemblance to Andrea del Rosario but this Boholana beauty queen is burning up the entire Philippines as the reigning Bb. Pilipinas-World and Best in Long gown. Maris will also represent the Philippines on the Miss World 2006 Pageant, to be held in Poland, September 30, 2006.    Read more...
06-05-2006Horizons Lost and Found: Architectural adventures on the heritage isle of Bohol489
Most tourists to the island of Bohol normally go for its natural and aquatic attractions. Snorkelling, diving, and hiking are the must-dos, while the Chocolate Hills, dolphins, whales, corals, and tarsiers are the must-sees. However, Bohol is also fertile ground for the equally rewarding and no less strenuous sport of heritage-hunting.   Read more...
23-02-2003Exploring Eastern Bohol1765
For a long time, we wanted to explore the eastern part of Bohol. While flying over Bohol, I had seen apparently marvelous white beaches and an interesting landscape, and the stories we have been told by people who had been there were promising: ‘Better than Alona Beach.’ So we decided to go there....   Read more...
16-02-2006A Cruise on Loboc River10059
For many years, it has been on our wish-list, and this time our program would finally include a trip on one of the well-known floating restaurants on Loboc River.   Read more...
10-05-2006Bohol.ph Celebrates its Fifth Birthday480
On May 10, 2001, we registered the domain name bohol.ph and the next day the first preliminary version of this web site became available. Today thus marks our fifth anniversary.   Read more...

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