The Philippines Today

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

For decades now, the Eskaya of Bohol had fascinated scholars, journalists, and the general public. Outsiders’ view as to their origins and identity may be conflicting but there is one view that has generally been overlooked, that of the Eskayas themselves. Photo: A fragile page torn off from one of the notebooks on which Iniskaya … Read more