That was October 15, 2013, exactly two years ago, when central Visayas was hit by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake. The epicenter was in a specific barangay in Bohol. Churches were ruined, the famous chocolate hills was also flattened including all other alluring places.
I offer my prayers to everyone who was affected and devastated by the earthquake. It has been a year now and we’ll never stop fighting, getting up and praying over and over.
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Recalling the luck, 5 months before the incident, I was able to visit Bohol for two days. We stayed in one of the Resorts in Panglao. I could say that Bohol is one of my favorite places in the Philippines, it made me appreciate the beauty of Nature more and more. From the historical churches, to white sand beaches, rivers, forests and wildlife. Here are some of my photos in the province.
From port, after breakfast, first stop is in Chocolate Hills.
Visited various Churches including of course, the Baclayon Church.
We had our lunch in Loboc River’s Floating Restaurant. And it was perfect. A must-try for those who want to visit Bohol someday. The awkward thing is that, it would might seem like you’re a tourist in another country because you’re companions are mostly Koreans. We’re the only Filipinos in the floating deck that time.
Island City is the most famous mall (and maybe the only one) present in the vicinity.
After, we gazed at the tiny, big-eyed creatures and the rest happened in the White Sand Beaches of Panglao.
I hope everything that was destroyed by the earthquake will be restored back to their original beauties. Because, beloved Bohol, you’re worth everyone’s efforts.
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