TAGBILARAN CITY, BOHOL PHILIPPINES
December 9-12, 2005
BOHOL HISTORY:
Created by virtue of Act 2711 of March 10, 1917, the island province of Bohol is the tenth largest island in the country. This oval-shaped province is located in the central portion of the Visayas lying between Cebu to the northwest and Leyte to the northeast. To its south is the big island of Mindanao, which is separated from Bohol by the wide Mindanao Sea. Aside from the mainland, Bohol has 61 smaller offshore islands and islets. Bohol is about 700 kilometers directly south of Manila and is about 70 kilometers southeast of Mactan Island.
The people of Bohol are said to be the descendants of the last group of inhabitants who settled in the Philippines, called Pintados (the tattooed ones). Before the Spaniards came in 1521, Boholanos already had a culture of their own, as evidenced by the artifacts dug at Mansasa, Tagbilaran, and in Dauis and Panglao, using designs associated with the Ming Dynasty (960-1279). They had already a system of writing although most materials used were perishable, like leaves and bamboo barks. They spoke a language similar to that of the nearby provinces.
The name Bohol is thought to be derived from the name of the barrio of Bo-ol, a barangay found in Tagbilaran City, which was among the first places toured by the Magellan expedition. History has it that one of the Spanish ships of Magellan (the Concepcion) was burned in this province after Magellan was killed by Lapu-Lapu in Mactan. In 1565, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi anchored in Jagna, one of the eastern municipalities of Bohol. He made a blood compact with Chiefs Sikatuna and Sigala in a small village near the present capital of the province, Tagbilaran City, signifying that they were blood brothers.
The province became a Jesuit mission in 1595. At this time, Bohol was a part of the province of Cebu and was called a residencia. It became a separate politico-military province on July 22, 1854, together with the island province of Siquijor. In 1879, there were 34 towns belonging to the province, with a total population of 253.103.
Two significant revolts that occured in Bohol were recorded during the Spanish regime: the Tamblot Uprising in 1621 led by a Babaylan (native priest), and the Dagohoy Rebellion from 1744 to 1829 led by Francisco Dagohoy, which is considered as the longest revolt recorded in the annals of Philippine history. American forces seized the province in March 17, 1900.
Bohol is the home province of the fourth President of the Republic of the Philippines, Carlos Polistico Garcia (1957-1960), who was born in the municipality of Talibon.
TAGBILARAN CITY (ORIGIN OF THE NAME):
How the city got its name is still vague to many chroniclers. Tagbilaran as a settlement is known to have dated back as early as the 15th Century known as the "Bool Kingdom".
On account of her peculiar geographic location, it has been bruited that the place was first named TINABILAN, which means "screened", as she is shielded on the southwest by Panglao Island. But tradition has it that the word "Tagbilaran" was derived from the word TAGUBILAAN, a contraction from two local dialects TAGU (to hide) and BILAAN (a Muslim marauder tribe), which means a place hidden from the pillaging Muslims. How it finally evolved into her present name TAGBILARAN must have been the work of the Spanish conquistadores.
GETTING THERE:
The four of us (Nerie, Nilo, hubby and me) decided to take the roundtrip flight of Cebu Pacific Airline as we got it cheaper than PAL. I called the Metrocentre Hotel in Tagbilaran City and made a reservation for 4 days / 3 nights stay.
The Manila-Bohol flight took us 1 hour and 15 minutes. As soon as we arrived, we saw the the Metrocentre Hotel signage for a free transport transfer. Well, the funny side was... it's only 5 minutes ride from the airport; it's very near that you can just walk if you don't have so many baggages.
MetroCentre Hotel is an 8-storey Standard Hotel, located in Tagbilaran City's financial and commercial district.
THE HOTEL ROOM:
Each guest room is equipped with individually remote controlled air-conditioning, remote controlled TV. IDD/NDD telephone facility, refrigerator, private bathroom with hot and cold shower. 220 volt electrical points, key-card security lock system, smoke and heat detectors, sprinkler system. Most rooms have two single beds (39 x 78 inches), some with double bed (54x80 inches), table and chairs.
We wanted the De Luxe Room but it was not available. They gave us the Superior B Room that can accomodate four people (double bed with two extra beds). The price was only PhP 2,250.00/room/day. Not bad at all. Inclusions are continental breakfast, bottled drinking water in the room everyday, entrance to the Atmosphere's Ballroom, disco and KTV rooms, use of the sauna and jacuzzi, gym, swimming pool and game room and rountrip transfers from the airport to hotel and vice versa.
The four of us having fun ...
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The Health club features sauna, jacuzzi, and massage treatments. They also have gym, swimming pool, table tennis and billiard table in the 7th floor of the hotel. They areopen from 6am-10am and 6pm-10pm.
The Coffee Lounge
For Continental Breakfast, choices are coffee or tea, croissant, toasted bread or soft rolls, and fruits mango, pineapple or watermelon.
The Lobby
It was getting late after we watched the Pinoy Big Brother Finale. We were not ready to call it a night so we hit up the hotel's disco named "The Atmospheres", located at the ground floor. As soon as we were seated, we ordered a home baked pizza, vodka cruiser blue be, frothy orange smooth and cali. I was the only one who didn't ordered a drink because I brought my own mineral water. The waiter might thought that I'm a tightward person, but hey what the heck! Plus it was too dark, nobody would see me. 
And I was a little bored and sleepy at that time; we went there around 12:00 am already. But our friend Nilo was still in high spirit, he danced enthusiastically in his inimitable style on the dance floor by himself. People might thought he was nuts. hahaha... 
They actually played some decent music and also had live band. but I was just a little disappointed with the crowd. You can see some people who were just wearing slippers and shorts.
Duh! It says, "Slippers, shorts etc. are not allowed" or at least wear a proper attire. How come? The management should be stricter with the rules. Just a suggestion.
ADDRESS:
The MetroCentre Hotel and Convention Center
Pres. Carlos P. Garcia Avenue,
Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Philippines, 6300
Tel No. (6338) 411-2599
E-Mail: metroctr@mozcom.com
December 9-12, 2005
BOHOL HISTORY:
Created by virtue of Act 2711 of March 10, 1917, the island province of Bohol is the tenth largest island in the country. This oval-shaped province is located in the central portion of the Visayas lying between Cebu to the northwest and Leyte to the northeast. To its south is the big island of Mindanao, which is separated from Bohol by the wide Mindanao Sea. Aside from the mainland, Bohol has 61 smaller offshore islands and islets. Bohol is about 700 kilometers directly south of Manila and is about 70 kilometers southeast of Mactan Island.
The people of Bohol are said to be the descendants of the last group of inhabitants who settled in the Philippines, called Pintados (the tattooed ones). Before the Spaniards came in 1521, Boholanos already had a culture of their own, as evidenced by the artifacts dug at Mansasa, Tagbilaran, and in Dauis and Panglao, using designs associated with the Ming Dynasty (960-1279). They had already a system of writing although most materials used were perishable, like leaves and bamboo barks. They spoke a language similar to that of the nearby provinces.
The name Bohol is thought to be derived from the name of the barrio of Bo-ol, a barangay found in Tagbilaran City, which was among the first places toured by the Magellan expedition. History has it that one of the Spanish ships of Magellan (the Concepcion) was burned in this province after Magellan was killed by Lapu-Lapu in Mactan. In 1565, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi anchored in Jagna, one of the eastern municipalities of Bohol. He made a blood compact with Chiefs Sikatuna and Sigala in a small village near the present capital of the province, Tagbilaran City, signifying that they were blood brothers.
The province became a Jesuit mission in 1595. At this time, Bohol was a part of the province of Cebu and was called a residencia. It became a separate politico-military province on July 22, 1854, together with the island province of Siquijor. In 1879, there were 34 towns belonging to the province, with a total population of 253.103.
Two significant revolts that occured in Bohol were recorded during the Spanish regime: the Tamblot Uprising in 1621 led by a Babaylan (native priest), and the Dagohoy Rebellion from 1744 to 1829 led by Francisco Dagohoy, which is considered as the longest revolt recorded in the annals of Philippine history. American forces seized the province in March 17, 1900.
Bohol is the home province of the fourth President of the Republic of the Philippines, Carlos Polistico Garcia (1957-1960), who was born in the municipality of Talibon.
TAGBILARAN CITY (ORIGIN OF THE NAME):
How the city got its name is still vague to many chroniclers. Tagbilaran as a settlement is known to have dated back as early as the 15th Century known as the "Bool Kingdom".
On account of her peculiar geographic location, it has been bruited that the place was first named TINABILAN, which means "screened", as she is shielded on the southwest by Panglao Island. But tradition has it that the word "Tagbilaran" was derived from the word TAGUBILAAN, a contraction from two local dialects TAGU (to hide) and BILAAN (a Muslim marauder tribe), which means a place hidden from the pillaging Muslims. How it finally evolved into her present name TAGBILARAN must have been the work of the Spanish conquistadores.
GETTING THERE:
The four of us (Nerie, Nilo, hubby and me) decided to take the roundtrip flight of Cebu Pacific Airline as we got it cheaper than PAL. I called the Metrocentre Hotel in Tagbilaran City and made a reservation for 4 days / 3 nights stay.
The Manila-Bohol flight took us 1 hour and 15 minutes. As soon as we arrived, we saw the the Metrocentre Hotel signage for a free transport transfer. Well, the funny side was... it's only 5 minutes ride from the airport; it's very near that you can just walk if you don't have so many baggages.
MetroCentre Hotel is an 8-storey Standard Hotel, located in Tagbilaran City's financial and commercial district.
THE HOTEL ROOM:
Each guest room is equipped with individually remote controlled air-conditioning, remote controlled TV. IDD/NDD telephone facility, refrigerator, private bathroom with hot and cold shower. 220 volt electrical points, key-card security lock system, smoke and heat detectors, sprinkler system. Most rooms have two single beds (39 x 78 inches), some with double bed (54x80 inches), table and chairs.
We wanted the De Luxe Room but it was not available. They gave us the Superior B Room that can accomodate four people (double bed with two extra beds). The price was only PhP 2,250.00/room/day. Not bad at all. Inclusions are continental breakfast, bottled drinking water in the room everyday, entrance to the Atmosphere's Ballroom, disco and KTV rooms, use of the sauna and jacuzzi, gym, swimming pool and game room and rountrip transfers from the airport to hotel and vice versa.The four of us having fun ...
.
The Health club features sauna, jacuzzi, and massage treatments. They also have gym, swimming pool, table tennis and billiard table in the 7th floor of the hotel. They areopen from 6am-10am and 6pm-10pm.
The Coffee Lounge
For Continental Breakfast, choices are coffee or tea, croissant, toasted bread or soft rolls, and fruits mango, pineapple or watermelon.
The Lobby
It was getting late after we watched the Pinoy Big Brother Finale. We were not ready to call it a night so we hit up the hotel's disco named "The Atmospheres", located at the ground floor. As soon as we were seated, we ordered a home baked pizza, vodka cruiser blue be, frothy orange smooth and cali. I was the only one who didn't ordered a drink because I brought my own mineral water. The waiter might thought that I'm a tightward person, but hey what the heck! Plus it was too dark, nobody would see me. And I was a little bored and sleepy at that time; we went there around 12:00 am already. But our friend Nilo was still in high spirit, he danced enthusiastically in his inimitable style on the dance floor by himself. People might thought he was nuts. hahaha... They actually played some decent music and also had live band. but I was just a little disappointed with the crowd. You can see some people who were just wearing slippers and shorts.
Duh! It says, "Slippers, shorts etc. are not allowed" or at least wear a proper attire. How come? The management should be stricter with the rules. Just a suggestion.
ADDRESS:
The MetroCentre Hotel and Convention Center
Pres. Carlos P. Garcia Avenue,
Tagbilaran City, Bohol
Philippines, 6300
Tel No. (6338) 411-2599
E-Mail: metroctr@mozcom.com
1 comments:
my sis was there last sept. and they stayed at panglao nature island resort. im thinking of going there on my vacation by May, heard bohol is really such a wonderful place!
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