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Bohol soon to reopen Panglao but DIY itinerary won't be allowed: gov

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 08 04:13 PM

 Bohol’s Panglao Island might re-open for tourism in November, an official said, with the provincial government looking forward to offset the economic impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown. Read more »

Pregnant Fraser's dolphin found dead in Bohol

Josiah Antonio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 01 08:25 PM

A pregnant Fraser's dolphin was found dead at the beach area of Sitio Talisay, Barangay Bil-isan, Panglao, Bohol, authorities said recently. Read more »

Bohol's Panglao island gears up to reopen tourism

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 23 04:21 PM

The island paradise of Panglao pilots its recalibrated tourism program as it plays host to the hybrid edition of Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2020, organized by the Tourism Promotions Board. Read more »

Summer 2020: Best Western opens resort in Panglao, Bohol

Jeeves de Veyra
Posted at Feb 29 10:02 AM

The newly opened Best Western Plus Panglao The Ivywall Resort is the only one in Bohol affiliated with an international brand. Read more »

Tourists shun popular Bohol beach over novel coronavirus worries

Annie Perez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 31 08:59 PM

Alona Beach in Panglao town used to be packed with tourists, but amid fears of the 2019 novel coronavirus this popular travel destination is nearly deserted. Read more »

2 Chinese die after falling off boat in Bohol

Joworski Alipon, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 30 09:26 PM

Two Chinese nationals who were going on a sunset cruise died after they fell from a sailboat in waters off Panglao in Bohol on Sunday afternoon. Read more »

New cruise ship tech lets you stay connected while disconnecting

Tariro Mzezewa, The New York Times
Updated as of Dec 04 04:34 PM

The P3.8-billion project includes the enhancement of existing facilities in its first phase from 2020 to 2021 and reconfiguration based on traffic demand in the second phase from 2026 to 2027, the DOTr said in a statement. Read more »

Aboitiz Group gets NEDA Board approval for Bohol Airport project

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 02:55 PM

The P3.8-billion project includes the enhancement of existing facilities in its first phase from 2020 to 2021 and reconfiguration based on traffic demand in the second phase from 2026 to 2027, the DOTr said in a statement. Read more »

NEDA board confirms ICC approval of 7 new projects worth P187.34B

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 29 07:19 PM

The newly approved list of projects includes the Davao Public Transport Modernization Project, Unsolicited Proposal for the New Bohol Panglao International Airport, and the Unsolicited Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Proposal for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, NEDA said in a statement.  Read more »

Bohol-Panglao airport extends operations to late night after upgrade

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 04 03:12 PM

From Sept. 1, the airport can now operate flights for 16 hours (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) from 12 hours (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) boosting its capacity, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said in a statement. Read more »

10 Chinese tourists rescued from distressed motorboat off Bohol

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 30 05:59 AM

CEBU—The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued 10 Chinese nationals and 3 crew members aboard a distressed motorized outrigger in the waters off Bohol Thursday night. Read more »

Panglao mayor ordered suspended over alleged illegal appointments

Adrian Ayalin, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 18 08:28 PM

Mayor Leonila Montero was ordered suspended for 90 days over graft cases allegedly involving unlawful appointments of consultants to the municipal government in 2013. Read more »

Aboitiz taps Ireland-based firm for regional airport bids

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 28 02:35 PM

Ireland's daa International will work with AIC in the future upgrade, expansion, operations and maintenance of the Bohol-Panglao International Airport and the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental.  Read more »

Aboitiz Infracapital poised to operate Laguindingan, Bohol-Panglao airports

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 25 11:41 PM

The Aboitiz Group, through its Aboitiz Infracapital subsidiary, may be poised to take over the Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental by early next year. Read more »

'Ilang establisimyento sa Panglao lumabag sa easement zone'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 19 09:57 PM

Aminado ang pamahalaang lokal ng Panglao na may mga paglabag sa itinakdang easement zone ang mga establisimyentong nakatayo sa tabingdagat. Read more »

'Alona Beach sa Panglao, mataas ang coliform count'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 19 12:26 AM

Ayon sa mga awtoridad, sumipa sa 16,000 ang coliform count ng Alona Beach, na malayong-malayo umano sa coliform count para masabing ligtas ang pagligo sa dagat. Read more »

Gov't bans swimming in parts of Bohol's Alona, El Nido's Buena Suerte beaches

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 30 11:20 AM

The government is banning tourists and locals from swimming along the some beaches in Panglao, Bohol and in El Nido, Palawan due to "very high" levels of coliform, Tourism Sec. Berna Romulo-Puyat said Friday. Read more »

AirAsia eyes international flights from Bohol in 2019

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 28 08:06 AM

Potential routes include Taipei and Macau, with the carrier targeting "anything within 4 hours" of the new terminal that was inaugurated Tuesday, AirAsia Philippines President Dexter Comendador said. Read more »

Oops! Brownout strikes as Duterte visits new Bohol airport

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 27 09:13 PM

MANILA - Lights went out at the new Bohol-Panglao International Airport as President Rodrigo Duterte was giving his speech on its inauguration Tuesday night.  Read more »

INFOGRAPHIC: Bohol's new 'green gateway'

Infographic by Andrea Canlobo, text by Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 27 08:59 PM

Entry to Bohol just got better.  Read more »