The city is more than just a stopover from Panglao.
The island-province of Bohol, often called the heart of the Philippines because of its location, is renowned for its natural beauty and cultural heritage. Within its borders are two distinct locales: Panglao and Tagbilaran-among many others, of course.The first, ...
Ask the cinemas near you to give this film a chance.
Four months after its world premiere at the Manila International Film Festival in Los Angeles, California, award-winning film Song of the Fireflies finally came home and opened in Philippine theaters last June 25. However, its second-week screening is limited to ...
This idyllic escape combines luxury, relaxation, and adventure amidst the natural beauty of Bohol.
It's easy to see why Amorita Resort has become the go-to escape for both foreign and local tourists looking to escape the city. Just 10 minutes from Panglao International Airport, stepping onto the property feels like entering an oasis where ...
Could it simply be because of hot weather or driven by factors such as climate change and overfishing?
Swarms of jellyfish, locally known as bolbog, have been spotted in two areas in Bohol, particularly at Napaling Point of Barangay Tangnan in Panglao and Mabaw Reef of Barangay Taloto in Tagbilaran City.A video of a scuba diver Hwajin Lee swimming ...
Two hills were affected by the fire on Tuesday night.
Fire broke out on two mounds of the world-famous Chocolate Hills in Carmen, Bohol, on Tuesday night, April 30.Reports cite the Bureau of Fire Protection - Carmen's team leader, FO3 Ian Blair Reyes, who said that the fire started out ...
Did you know that there are 1,776 hills that comprise what we now know as Bohol’s Chocolate Hills?
The Philippines stand out as a nation with amazing biodiversity. I've had the opportunity to visit many parts of the country and write about some of it right here on Esquire (see here, here, and here). But even the rocks the ...
An attached agency of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources approved the construction of the resort within the foothills of the Chocolate Hills in Bohol.According to Senator Nancy Binay, the chairperson of the Senate Committee on Tourism, the Protected Area ...
A resort right at the heart of Chocolate Hills in Bohol has been the subject of scrutiny recently. Named Captain's Peak, its swimming pool and slides, together with accents and decorations, were installed in the middle of the famed peaks, effectively ...
It might have taken some time, but Bohol has now been added to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)'s network of Global Geoparks, a release on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, confirms. This makes the island the first in ...
This Mother’s Day, treat your mom to a four-course menu at Amorita Resort’s new chophouse.
There's a reason Amorita Resort is considered one of the best hotels on the island of Bohol. The amenities are top-tier, the ambiance is pristine, and the hospitality is emblematic of the warmth of Boholanos. While Bohol is once again ...
Some notes from Panglao, from chasing turtles and dolphins to freediving, seeing depressive tarsiers, and more.
Panglao is an island whose name doesn't quite match its character. For a place with pristine shores and world-class resorts, the town has such a sad moniker. Panglao comes from the word "mapanglao," which means lonesome place. Legend has it ...
Built by Alturas Group, Panglao Shores will be comprised of six hotels and resorts.
Bohol is positioning itself as the next big thing in Central Visayas. A Bohol-based conglomerate has announced its plan to build a P25 billion ($477 million) resort development in Bohol. The Alturas Group's Panglao Shores community development will span 57 ...
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