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The Panglao Watchtower is a five-storey, hexagonal tower with a pitched roof cover, erected in 1851 within the church complex of San Agustin Parish in Panglao. Considered the tallest Spanish Colonial Period Watchtower in the Philippines, it stands near the sea a few distances behind the church. Its six-sided design is considered rare in the … Read more

The Luna Watchtower is the most famous of the 5 watchtowers in La Union. The other watchtowers, built in the years after 1572, can be found in Balaoan, Bacnotan, San Juan, and in the capital city of San Fernando. It is known for its distinctive two-toned colors as a result of rehabilitation. A storm destroyed … Read more

Guicam Bridge (The longest bridge in the Zamboanga Peninsula) 667.20-METER GUICAM BRIDGE – The longest bridge in the Zamboanga Peninsula. A proposed bridge that will link Olutanga Island to the rest of Mindanao begins bidding, as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will soon commence its construction. Known as the Guicam Bridges Project, … Read more

The Sea Hunters of Bohol The history of hunting for whales, whale sharks, and manta rays in the Philippines has been largely undocumented. In more recent years, some attention has been given to those who hunt these large marine animals in the Bohol Sea. Local whaling has been practiced by a small community in the … Read more

Bohol Marine Triangle Biodiversity is defined as the variety of life in a certain area. It provides support for functioning ecosystems and produces a wealth of ecological data. An area with high biodiversity produces raw materials, creating livelihood and economic opportunities for coastal communities. In Bohol, the area surrounding the islands of Panglao, Pamilacan, and … Read more