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When Boracay reopens, it will no longer be a "party place" by  Jeremiah Capacillo for Spot.ph  posted on  August 24, 2018       image: https://contents.pep.ph/images2/writeups/2018-08-24_12:53:12_boracay.jpg IMAGE Wikimedia The Department of Tourism is set to open 5,000 hotel rooms in Boracay by the end of October. Since the government mandated the temporary shutdown of Boracay on April 26, tourists around the world have missed the go-to vacation hotspot in the Philippines for its powdery white-sand beaches. The country's other beautiful beaches have been filling the void, but Boracay fans have something to look forward to: the Department of Tourism has announced plans for a "soft opening" on October 26. According to Department of Tourism (DOT) undersecretary Arturo Boncato, the planned reopening will be done in phases and without any major fanfare. Out of Boracay's estimated 15,000 hotel and resort...

Philippines granted visa free previlege to 7 countries

The new policy effective April 15 “aims to promote tourism and investments from these countries,” the Department of Foreign Affairs statement read.The announcement brings to 157 the total number of countries whose citizens enjoy visa-free privileges in the Philippines. Somalia has been removed from the list. Aside from the DFA, the Justice and Tourism departments, as well as the National Bureau of Investigation and other security agencies worked on the list of new visa-free countries. 

THE UNDISPUTED MANNY PACQUIAO

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Finally the day has arrived for the much anticipated game of the year, Boxing rematch of MANNY "PACMAN" PACQUIAO - TIMOTHY BRADLEY. Crowds were roaring with excitement when Pacquiao's name is being introduced.  It makes it even fun when Jessica Sanchez sings the Philippine Anthem. In fairness to Jessica, she incredibly make a good performance. Every filipino households has been tuned in to their television, all chores that day were being set aside just to cheer for manny.  It was so nerve racking and heart-wrenching game knowing that Manny is thirsty for the win, their last Game wasnt so pleasant because it leaves so many questions why Bradley wins when in fact its obvious that Manny throws so many punches against Bradley. But then, that is past already and whats important is NOW. The whole game lasted for 12 rounds, many were hoping to have a knockout win. But Bradley is just so firm and strong as well that he is able to make it until the last round. Luckily, after s...
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TD Domeng maintains strength as it moves northwest ANC  –  15 hours ago   Share 38 Tweet Print ANC/PAGASA - (Satellite Image from PAGASA Play Video As of 4:00 a.m. Wednesday, the weather disturbance was spotted 340 kilometers east Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services  Administration (PAGASA) said. It has maximum sustained winds of 55 kilometers per hour near the center and is forecast to move Northwest at 5 kilometers per hour. Caraga and Central and Eastern Visayas will be under cloudy skies and experience scattered light rainshowers and isolated thunderstorms, PAGASA said. Metro Manila and the rest of the country will be partly cloudy to cloudy and experience isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening. Visit  ABS-CBN’s Weather Center  for updates. READ MORE: Summer storm 'Domeng' enters PAR 'Domen...

BOHOL MAN-MADE FOREST

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Bohol man made forest is situated between loboc and bilar. This breathtaking view is very much loved by the tourists all over the philippines and even abroad.  The Bohol Man-Made is a mahogany forest stretching in a 2km stretch of densely planted with Mahogany trees located in the border of Loboc and Bilar towns. Before and after you reach the man-made forest there are also naturally grown forests of Loboc and Bilar which has a thick kaleidoscope of green foliage, different kinds of trees and giant ferns lining the road. Description Bilar,BoholBilar Man-made Mahogany Forest Source self-made Date 2007 Author JT Lim
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a devastating earthquake

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February 6, 2012 marks a very traumatic incident all over visayas, most specifically the most affected areas of negros oriental and cebu city where a 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit the place, Bohol were also affected wherein countless aftershocks were being felt.  Who would have thought that lives would be torn apart at that single instant. While blogging this, the death toll has reach to 15 people who have been declared dead and 50 people were still missing. There were also threats of tsunami but just so thankful it didnt happen. Most dreadful thing was, children were left traumatized with the whole situation,  keep on crying on the scene that they have just witnessed and experienced.  With all these happening, i hope that we would all be vigilant and we start to care with our mother earth. That this would serve as a lesson learned for us, that in encountering situation like this we should all be prepared and ask God always for His guidance all the time. Prayers is...

BOHOL SANDUGO CELEBRATION 2011

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For the whole month of july, its gonna be a full packed of festivities since its a yearly celebration that the people of Bohol is looking forward to. ITS THE SANDUGO FESTIVAL otherwise known as the Blood Compact Commemmoration, a celebration of culture and history. People are gathered together from all walks of life to witness the event. Apart from the streetdancing, they are also showcasing various products that comes from indigenous materials, which in turn has made a very big impact to it.  There is also the much awaited, Miss Sandugo, this year's winner is Farrah Faye Mian from Tubigon, Bohol.  This is the second time that the town of Tubigon has bagged its coveted title.  The Sandugo Festival is proof of the greatness that springs from unity, when different regions, local government and the private sector, cultural advocates and philanthropists come together. One blood, one culture. Way to go BOHOL!