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9/22/2009

Guindulman Church


The church “Birhen Sa Kalipay”, as the local dialect calls the “Our Lady of Consolation” celebrates its feast day on September 8.

Guindulman is home to the Basdio Marine Sanctuary which occupies 18.4 hectares of Guindulman’s fishing ground.

Guindulman


GUINDULMAN is an old town situated in the eastern part of Bohol, 84.6 kilometers from Tagbilaran,the capital city of the province. It is said that this town used to be called Guindulman, meaning "overtaken by darkness or in visaya "DOOM" or "kangitngit" because of many ACASIA TREES growing in the town proper during the haspinic time.
It is bounded by the towns of Candijay, Anda and Duero. It is a coastal town which is considered a 4th class municipality with a population of 32,355 people according to the 2007 census and is under the 3rd Congressional District.

The town has a land area of 11,770 hectares and politically subdivided into 19 barangays, namely: Basdio, Bato, Bayong, Biabas, Bulawan, Cabantian, Canhaway, Cansiwang, CASBU, Catungawan Sur, Catungawan Norte, Guinacot, Guio-ang, Lombog, Mayuga, Sawang (Poblacion), Tabajan (Poblacion), Tabunok, and Trinidad.

Public Market

Bohol Maps


Out of the 7,107 islands in the Philippines, there is one island that has earned the reputation as the complete travel destination—the island province of Bohol.. Considered as the 10th largest island in the archipelago, this oval shaped island province is located in the heart of the Visayas region. It lies between the provinces of Cebu and Leyte to the northwest and to the northeast respectively.

ALONA KEW WHITE BEACH











The resort resides on a white sandy beach, overlooking clear blue waters and tropical coconut tree-lined pathways. The perfect family retreat, children can amuse themselves in the play park whilst you catch up on some reading by the poolside or get a soothing massage. The resort's restaurant is located near the reception and serves an array of local, international, and seafood dishes. Popular with locals and tourists for diving, the hotel takes guests on a tour of famous diving spots that include Coral Point, Snake Point and Blue Wall. Guests can also go snorkeling and jet skiing. The hotel is an ideal destination spot for families and diving enthusiasts

SAGBAYAN PEAK



Sagbayan Peak is a mountain resort and recreation center located in the town of Sagbayan, about 45 miles northwest of Tagbilaran City. Offering a 360-degree perspective view of the famed Chocolate Hills plus the distant blue sea separating Bohol from the island of Cebu, the place has captured the interest of the nature loving tourists.


9/07/2009

BLOOD COMPACT SITE




Barangay Bool, Tagbilaran City: An historical marker marks the location where Datu Sikatuna, a native Chieftain, forged a blood compact with Don Miguel Lopez de Legazpi representing the King of Spain, for the purpose of fostering friendly relations between the two nations. The Blood Compact on March 16, 1565 is considered as the first "Treaty of Friendship" between Europe and Asia.