Bohol Province

Executive Brief

Location: 803 km. south of Manila 79 km southeast of Cebu

Capital : Tagbilaran City

Cities : 1

Municipalities : 47

Barangays : 1,113

Land Area : 4,117.26 square kilometers

Population : 1,313,560

Province: 1,230,110 (2007 Census)
City: 92,297 (2007 Census)

Language/Dialects : Boholano, English, Tagalog, Chinese

THE Province of Bohol is an island haven tucked away in the Filipino region of Visayas.

This is one of the largest of more than 7,000 islands that comprise the Philippines, and it consistently draws tourists with its natural beauty, hilly interior and long stretches of white, sandy beaches. Nested as it is in the midst of Visayas, Bohol has long been a protected center of culture and politics. Locals proudly refer to the island as the ‘Republic of Bohol’.

Vision: Bohol is a prime eco-cultural tourism destination and a strong, balanced agro-industrial province, with a well educated, God-loving and law-abiding citizenry, proud of their cultural heritage, enjoying a state of well-being and committed to sound environment management.

Mission: To enrich Bohol’s social, economic, cultural, political and environmental resources through good governance and effective partnerships with stakeholders for increase global competitiveness.

Goal:

1. Environmental Protection and Management;
2. Social Equity;
3. Delivering quality services;
4. Local/Regional Economic Development and Strategic Wealth Generation;
5. Responsive, Transparent and Accountable Governance.