Sagbayan Peak
Posted on October 6th, 2006 by admin
Sagbayan Peak is beginning to be a popular spot among tourists and sightseeing locals alike. From the few times that I’ve been there I can certainly see why. The place is reminiscent of the Chocolate Hills resort located in Carmen, a neighboring town, although more spacious and a whole lot less crowded, with ample parking […]
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The Himontagon Hills of Loay
Posted on September 29th, 2006 by admin
Sometimes the most ordinary places can hide a gem within. This can most certainly be said about the town of Loay, Bohol. Hidden within the heart of the town lie a cluster of diminutive and verdant hills called Himontagon Hills that are beginning to attract tourists of the sentimental and romantic sort. While not […]
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The “Chicken’s Intestine” in Bilar
Posted on September 29th, 2006 by admin
On my frequent travels around Bohol I have often passed through a snake-like road in Bilar town that the locals call “tinae sa manok” in the vernacular, or “chicken’s intestine”. Quite a funny name for a road that seems darkly forbidding at first, but if you’re a sucker for atmosphere then I highly recommend […]
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The Tarsier
Posted on November 7th, 2005 by admin
Perhaps no other wildlife would associate to Bohol more than the tarsier, the smallest primate in the Philippines. It is found in Corella, Loboc and other places in Bohol. In Corella, about 8 km from Tagbilaran City, is the sanctuary for the tarsier which is now considered endagered. These nocturnal creatures appear drowsy during […]
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