Balicasag Island

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Balicasag Island, Barangay Poblacion, Panglao, Bohol

In the light of Bohol being identified as a tourist hub, inflows in the area of tourism and manufacturing can serve as possible venues for Bohol's future investments. Letter of Instruction No. 75 issued on May 22, 1973 serves as a major guideline in indicating areas for tourism related investments and infrastructure development while Proclamation No. 1801 proclaims certain areas in Bohol as tourist zones which includes the Islands of Panglao, Cabilao and Balicasag.

Seashore is made of white pebbles instead of white sand. There's a coral reserve (sanctuary) near here where you can snorkel.

A local guide informed us the island is inhabited by about 1,500 individuals (about 200 families in about 160 houses). There's also a dive resort in the island operated by a government-owned and controlled corporation and a towering light house (currently inaccessible).
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohol
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Coordinates:   9°31'1"N   123°41'4"E

Comments

  • Maganda ang fish sanctuary dito.
  • this is the island that my friend carlo lusterio lived.were always been here way back on year 90's every weekends we spend our time here with all barkadas.
  • Nemo's place. Like it.
  • wa pa tawn ko nakaanhi.tagabohol ra man unta ko.
  • Dive Spots around Balicasag Island are the Cathedral, Rico's Wall, Rudy's Rock, Black Forest, and Diver's Heaven
  • I've been here with my office friends last January 2009. People are so friendly and accomodating. The water is quite clear. But most of all, I am touched how the people live here. I feel pity for them...especially the kids.
  • I love this island...very serene and peaceful, nice white sand beach. I've been there last year. :)
  • One of the World's Best Site!
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