Bohol

Quick Facts: Who was Bohol?

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Bohol

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Island province in Central Visayas, known for Chocolate Hills and tarsiers.

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Origins & Early Life

Bohol (Tagalog pronunciation: [buˈhol]), officially the Province of Bohol (Cebuano: Probinsya sa Bohol; Tagalog: Lalawigan ng Bohol), is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region, consisting of the island itself and 75 minor surrounding islands. It is home to Boholano people. Its capital is Tagbilaran, the province's largest city. With a land area of 4,821 km2 (1,861 sq mi) and a coastline 261 km (162 mi) long, Bohol is the tenth largest island of the Philippines. The province of Bohol is a first-class province divided into 3 congressional districts, comprising 1 component city and 47 municipalities.

Career & Major Achievements

The province is a popular tourist destination with its beaches and resorts. The Chocolate Hills, numerous mounds of brown-colored limestone formations, are the most popular attraction. The formations can be seen by land (climbing the highest point) or by air via ultralight air tours. Panglao Island, located just southwest of Tagbilaran, is famous for its diving locations and is routinely listed as one of the top ten diving locations in the world. Numerous tourist resorts and dive centers dot the southern beaches.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The Philippine tarsier, among the world's smallest primates, is indigenous to the island. It was the home province of Carlos P. Garcia, the eighth president of the Republic of the Philippines (1957–1961) who was born in Talibon, Bohol. On October 15, 2013, Bohol was devastated by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake whose epicenter was 6 km (3.7 mi) south of Sagbayan. The earthquake, which also hit southern Cebu, claimed 222 lives altogether and injured 374 people. It also destroyed or damaged a number of Bohol's heritage churches.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1957: 1957 Milestone — Garcia, the eighth president of the Republic of the Philippines (1957–1961) who was born in Talibon, Bohol.
2. 2013: 2013 Milestone — On October 15, 2013, Bohol was devastated by a 7.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Bohol

True or False: “The first recorded contact between the Spanish and Bohol was during a major trade treaty in 1563.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The initial peaceful pact (Sandugo) with Miguel López de Legazpi occurred on March 16, 1565.

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