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Here are some of the most visited sites of the province that are all worth the visit!<\/p>\n
Blood Compact Site<\/strong><\/h3>\nA magnificent monument in Tagbilaran<\/em>, the capital of Bohol, wherein it showcases the agreement between the Spaniards and the local tribe of the province. Sandugo<\/strong> (“one blood”) was the Blood Compact between Miguel Lopez Legazpi, a Spanish explorer, and Datu Sikatuna, the chieftain of Bohol.<\/p>\n![\"Sandugo](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/blood-compact-shrine.jpg\" "\\"Blood")
The Blood Compact Monument<\/p><\/div>\n
This great monument in Tagbilaran celebrates the March 1565 blood compact, where Spanish conquistador Miguel L\u00f3pez de Legazpi and Boholano chieftain Rajah Sikatuna shared each other’s blood as a peace treaty.<\/p>\n
The two sealed their friendship through a blood compact wherein both drew two or three drops of blood from their arms, mixed the blood with wine and equally drank from the cup.<\/p>\n
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This ritual was done on March 16, 1565, when Legazpi landed on the shores of Bohol. The natives were actually hesitant in befriending and accommodating the Spaniards at first because of the bad treatment they got from the Portuguese. But Legazpi was able to make the Boholanos understand that they have come in peace and to offer friendship with the help of a Malayan sailor.<\/p>\n
\u201cSandugo\u201d<\/strong><\/em> is derived from the Filipino phrase \u2018isang dugo\u2019<\/em> which literally means ‘one blood\u2019<\/em>. Blood Compact is an ancient ritual in the Philippines to seal a friendship or to corroborate an agreement. Sandugo was considered as the first “Treaty of Friendship” between Europe and Asia. This historical event is celebrated every year on the island of Bohol– Sandugo Festival. <\/p>\nBaclayon Church<\/b><\/h3>\n
The Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary Parish Church, commonly known as Baclayon Church<\/strong>, is a Roman Catholic Church in Bohol. It was founded by the Jesuit priest Juan de Torres and Gabriel Sanchez in 1596 and the church was proclaimed Parish in 1717. Baclayon Church is the oldest Catholic Stone Church in the Philippines.<\/p>\nUnfortunately, the Church is one of the historical monuments that was badly damaged by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Bohol and the Central Visayas in 2013. At our last visit, we were not able to enter the church because it was under renovation but we toured the museum and it was marvelous. The whole area consists the Church, a museum which is inside the old convent and the Immaculate Conception Academy.<\/p>\n
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The right side of the photo is the Bell Tower and the Church’s main building, while the one on the left is the academy.<\/p><\/div>\n
The museum charges a minimal entrance fee of P50 per person to cover renovation and maintenance costs. Taking pictures is prohibited inside the museum due to previous thefts of many artifacts; however, guests can freely take pictures of the church and the exterior of the museum.<\/p>\n
Baclayon Ecclesiastical Museum<\/strong> showcases a lot of religious artifacts and life-sized images of saints and other relics that clearly portray the historic event of the Roman Catholic Church.<\/p>\n![\"Baclayon](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/inside-baclayon-church-1.jpg\" "\\"Inside")
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There are other items on display which were used during Mass many centuries back such as the hymnals of Baclayon. The hymnals are big and written in Latin on canvases made from animal skin. It is also well-preserved and maintained. Tourists and visitors can also see traditional robes and other period clothing. The museum also has a nice selection of religious artworks, most of which date to the 1500s.<\/p>\n
The window panes in the museum are made up of large sea shells proving the creativity of the Boholanos. You can also see a small souvenir shop as you go to the exit of the Ecclesiastical Museum.<\/p>\n
Tarsier Foundation<\/b><\/h3>\n
When you are in Bohol, try to check out a few Tarsiers at the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary Corella, Bohol. To protect the Tarsiers, the Philippine Tarsier Foundation was founded in 1996 where tourists can see Tarsiers in its natural habitat.<\/p>\n
![\"Bohol](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/bohol-tarsier.jpg\" "\\"Philippine")
We spotted an awake Philippine Tarsier in daylight!<\/p><\/div>\n
The Tarsier is an adorable and unique fellow. It has a long tail like a rat, a head that can rotate 180 degrees like an owl, long back legs like a Frog and moveable ears like a bat. Quite peculiar, eh? The Philippine Tarsier, Tarsius syrichta, can be found in the central Philippines. It is known to be one of the smallest primates in the world. Being a primate, tarsiers are part of the group of mammals that includes lemurs, monkeys, and man. An adult Tarsier can easily fit in the palm of a person\u2019s hand while the size of a baby Tarsier is comparable to that of the size of our thumbs.<\/p>\n
Video: True Facts About The Tarsier<\/strong>
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The Blood Compact Monument<\/p><\/div>\n
This great monument in Tagbilaran celebrates the March 1565 blood compact, where Spanish conquistador Miguel L\u00f3pez de Legazpi and Boholano chieftain Rajah Sikatuna shared each other’s blood as a peace treaty.<\/p>\n
The two sealed their friendship through a blood compact wherein both drew two or three drops of blood from their arms, mixed the blood with wine and equally drank from the cup.<\/p>\n
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This ritual was done on March 16, 1565, when Legazpi landed on the shores of Bohol. The natives were actually hesitant in befriending and accommodating the Spaniards at first because of the bad treatment they got from the Portuguese. But Legazpi was able to make the Boholanos understand that they have come in peace and to offer friendship with the help of a Malayan sailor.<\/p>\n
\u201cSandugo\u201d<\/strong><\/em> is derived from the Filipino phrase \u2018isang dugo\u2019<\/em> which literally means ‘one blood\u2019<\/em>. Blood Compact is an ancient ritual in the Philippines to seal a friendship or to corroborate an agreement. Sandugo was considered as the first “Treaty of Friendship” between Europe and Asia. This historical event is celebrated every year on the island of Bohol– Sandugo Festival. <\/p>\n The Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary Parish Church, commonly known as Baclayon Church<\/strong>, is a Roman Catholic Church in Bohol. It was founded by the Jesuit priest Juan de Torres and Gabriel Sanchez in 1596 and the church was proclaimed Parish in 1717. Baclayon Church is the oldest Catholic Stone Church in the Philippines.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, the Church is one of the historical monuments that was badly damaged by the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Bohol and the Central Visayas in 2013. At our last visit, we were not able to enter the church because it was under renovation but we toured the museum and it was marvelous. The whole area consists the Church, a museum which is inside the old convent and the Immaculate Conception Academy.<\/p>\n The right side of the photo is the Bell Tower and the Church’s main building, while the one on the left is the academy.<\/p><\/div>\n The museum charges a minimal entrance fee of P50 per person to cover renovation and maintenance costs. Taking pictures is prohibited inside the museum due to previous thefts of many artifacts; however, guests can freely take pictures of the church and the exterior of the museum.<\/p>\n Baclayon Ecclesiastical Museum<\/strong> showcases a lot of religious artifacts and life-sized images of saints and other relics that clearly portray the historic event of the Roman Catholic Church.<\/p>\n There are other items on display which were used during Mass many centuries back such as the hymnals of Baclayon. The hymnals are big and written in Latin on canvases made from animal skin. It is also well-preserved and maintained. Tourists and visitors can also see traditional robes and other period clothing. The museum also has a nice selection of religious artworks, most of which date to the 1500s.<\/p>\n The window panes in the museum are made up of large sea shells proving the creativity of the Boholanos. You can also see a small souvenir shop as you go to the exit of the Ecclesiastical Museum.<\/p>\n When you are in Bohol, try to check out a few Tarsiers at the Philippine Tarsier Sanctuary Corella, Bohol. To protect the Tarsiers, the Philippine Tarsier Foundation was founded in 1996 where tourists can see Tarsiers in its natural habitat.<\/p>\n We spotted an awake Philippine Tarsier in daylight!<\/p><\/div>\n The Tarsier is an adorable and unique fellow. It has a long tail like a rat, a head that can rotate 180 degrees like an owl, long back legs like a Frog and moveable ears like a bat. Quite peculiar, eh? The Philippine Tarsier, Tarsius syrichta, can be found in the central Philippines. It is known to be one of the smallest primates in the world. Being a primate, tarsiers are part of the group of mammals that includes lemurs, monkeys, and man. An adult Tarsier can easily fit in the palm of a person\u2019s hand while the size of a baby Tarsier is comparable to that of the size of our thumbs.<\/p>\nBaclayon Church<\/b><\/h3>\n
<\/p>\nTarsier Foundation<\/b><\/h3>\n
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