Pride of Bohol

Chocolate Hills - Anne visits Chocolate Hills of Bohol, Philippines
@neildc (17239)
Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
July 19, 2008 4:36am CST
I just wanted to share with you a shot from the very beautiful Chocolate Hills in the province of Bohol. Bohol is in the Visayas Region, south of Manila. It is an island province. Although the province is just a boat away from where I am now, I still don't have time to get personally. I guess it is because of the expenses, no budget for that. I asked permission from the owner of the picture and she allowed me to use this. By the way, the girl in the photo is my officemate-friend, Anne. KEEP SMILING = NEIL
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@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
21 Jul 08
great !!! well actually i had been there last 5 years ago for vacation together with my husband...yeah it was indeed one of the pride of the Boholanos..did you ask your friend if she had went to a hill with a big cross on top where the catholics usually goes during the lenten season...??
@vanities (11395)
• Davao, Philippines
23 Jul 08
dwarf?? or dwarf look like?? is it real??
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@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
21 Jul 08
No and she never mentioned that. She just told about a dwarf who is already 61 years old now. She actually had photos taken with the dwarf.
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@anex08 (868)
• Philippines
21 Jul 08
Yeah that is a beautiful place to visit but I've never been there. I wanted to visit that place but aside from I do not have enough time I don't have much budget to spend. But I am still waiting for extra more cash to come for me to visit the site.. I'l start with tagaytay first I think.. Happy posting
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
21 Jul 08
We have the same reason for not going or visiting the places that we should be proud of, and that is the budget department. I also thought of tagaytay. I been there long time ago when I was still a kid. Thanks. KEEP SMILING = NEIL
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@sylvia13 (1850)
• Nelson Bay, Australia
20 Jul 08
Nice hills, they remind me of the Glasshouse Mts near Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Does cacao grow on those hills? Why do they have that name?
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
21 Jul 08
I guess they were called Chocolate Hills because there are times that these hills turn into color chocolate. That is especially when viewed from above or from far places. KEEP SMILING = NEIL
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@ShepherdSpy (8544)
• Omagh, Northern Ireland
20 Jul 08
Thanks for Posting this Nice Photo! I have a question- When you say they're called the Chocolate Hills,I was wondering have you ever Seen,or Heard of,or even Eaten a Toblerone?! I think there's a definite marketing promotion possibility here!
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
21 Jul 08
LOL They call this hills, Chocolate Hills for there are times that these hills turns to color brown. It is more likely a hershey's kisses if seen from far places. KEEP SMILING = NEIL
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@dhangski (3194)
• Philippines
19 Jul 08
Oh best. I wish I could go there. I've heard so much about Chocolate hills. In fact, I have a childhood friend who lives in Bohol now. Anyway, thanks for sharing this pic. Happy Postings! HUGZ!
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
19 Jul 08
And you are now using the codes, hah?
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@dhangski (3194)
• Philippines
19 Jul 08
Thanks to you, my best. Oh by the way best. If I decided to go to this place, would you tour me? LOL. HUGZ![i][/i]
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@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
19 Jul 08
Oh ow. I really haven't been there but if you will bring me there, "let's cross the bridge when we get there." KEEP SMILING = NEIL
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@joliefille (3690)
• Philippines
20 Jul 08
Tarsier in Bohol - A tarsier on my shoulder. Cute harmless creature. Hehe.
I have been to Bohol. It was 3 years ago. We rented this "habal-habal" to tour us from the Chocolate Hills to the place where we could see tarsiers. We stayed there for 3 days. The trip was worth it. Very peaceful place. Here's a pic of me with the tarsier during that trip.
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@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
21 Jul 08
That's nice and thank you for the tarsier's photo. KEEP SMILING = NEIL
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@diansinta (7544)
• Indonesia
24 Jul 08
Hi there neil, That is a fantastic view Neil! I love the view. Thank you for sharing at mylot Tell Anne i love her shirt.
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@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
29 Jul 08
no problem and ann says thank you.
@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
19 Jul 08
Hi neildc, I have been there 3 times and can't stop loving it...In the future, I even want to go back..LOL! I love all the places we have been visiting and it's truly one of the best places in the Philippines... You are lukcy to be from that place and I am like you...We have also a famous resort in my hometown where famous artists of our Country love to visit and even the famous couple Judy Ann Santos and Ryan had their engagement, that is just 5 minutes away form my Parent's house and I have never been there..LOL!
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@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
21 Jul 08
Unfortunately, I am not from Bohol, my friend. LOL I am originally from Bulacan and found my new life here in Cebu. LOL KEEP SMILING = NEIL
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• United States
21 Jul 08
I see...Wow! I love CEbu too..been there a lot of times! Just close to Bohol...LOL! thanks and enjoy your life! I bet your wife is cebuana right?
@robert19ph (4577)
• Philippines
20 Jul 08
Hello neildc, [i]I hope I could see the pride of Bohol someday? How much do you think will it cost to go there? Maybe if I get enough income here at mylot, I could visit the place. Anyway, what are the other tourist attraction you have in Bohol? I live in Baguio City, and asides fro it's cool weather, strawberry, vegetables and all kind of jams, it also has some scenic attraction like Mines View park, the zigzag road, wright park and the very famous burhham park. Oh by the way, we also have wag-wagan area. Have a good day and have a happy posting here at mylot.[/i]
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
21 Jul 08
Sorry to say robert, that I am not from Bohol, I am from Cebu. But I know that Bohol aside from the Chocolate Hills, have Panglao Island, the Loboc River (the location of cesar montano's film), the tarsiers. Can't really say more. And I can't also tell you how much will you need for the plane ticket. KEEP SMILING = NEIL
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• Philippines
22 Jul 08
No problem neildc. Looks like there are other attraction in Bohol. The tarsier is a good animal to see.
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@CopyPaper (228)
• Philippines
20 Jul 08
I've been there last week. It is indeed a very marvelous experience to visit Bohol for the 3rd time. It's just happened that we have a Corporate meeting at Tagbilaran so we just take one day to tour around the island. Didn't you get a shot on those flying over the chocolate hill? There are so many flying witches and wizards on top on the hill. Try to check it out. It's cool.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
21 Jul 08
Good thing that you have visited Carmen during your visit there. I never thought Carmen also has those fly by night creatures, LOL. Maybe next time, I will search for them so I can share it with you. KEEP SMILING = NEIL
• Philippines
19 Jul 08
I've been to Bohol too, 5 years ago. It's a very beautiful place especially in Panglao Island where you could find beautiful white beaches. Bohol has also a lot of Old Churches, one of which is the Baclayon Church. Near Baclayon Church you could find the site of the Blood Compact. Loboc River is also famous for it's floating restaurant where you could tour around Loboc River while having lunch. Well, my trip to Bohol won't be complete without seeing the beautiful Chocolate Hills, the man-made forest, and the tarsiers. I would want to go back to the place again.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
19 Jul 08
It is nice too hear that you been to a lot of great places in the province. maybe if only i have much money to spend for vacation, bohol will if the place. when you come back here, try to stop by cebu so we can meet personally. KEEP SMILING = NEIL
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• Philippines
19 Jul 08
Sure. I've been there in you place too (Cebu) 2 years ago. Although just to attend the wedding of a friend and I only had a day to roam around the city and other neighboring cities. I've been to Plantation Bay and Maribago Blue waters. Just a visit though. I could not afford their rates...LOL. I had a great time buying some danggit in Taboan market.
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@leateagee (3667)
• China
19 Jul 08
I am from Manila. Since elementary days when I read about this Chocolate hills, I am really curious and until now I wish I could visit the place. You are right, no budget. Well, very soon, because my next plan in life is to tour the island of the Philippines. This year, my goals in life are to tour my mom in Beijing (done already, to buy a laptop, (done already), next is to save money for the business I wish to open and after that save money to tour Philippines. Hahaha, I am a dreamer. Wish me luck. take care
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@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
21 Jul 08
It's good to hear that. Hopefully, if you visit the islands in the country, you can pass by Cebu. I am from Cebu so we can have a little snacks somewhere in the city. LOL KEEP SMILING = NEIL
@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
19 Jul 08
wowwwwww what a topic! i am from Bohol and i am very proud of it not only because of the chocolate hills but also in titled the Peaceful and cleanest Province too! i have been there in Carmen Bohol (Chocolate hills) and yes its amazing its like hand made!!!
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
21 Jul 08
That's great. And are you planning to go back there? KEEP SMILING = NEIL
@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
22 Jul 08
yeah end of this year.i really miss pinas! not only me my whole family loves pinas no winter and heating will kill you during winter hehehe.
19 Jul 08
Hi Neil, That place sounds beautiful and peaceful, if I had the mone I would go there and chill out. Tamara
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@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
3 Feb 10
Hi Neildc! Thanks for the friend request.^^ I have been to Bohol when I was still in college and that was five to six years ago. I went to college in Iloilo and part of our curriculum was visit a farm in Cebu and in Bohol. We requested our professor to take us in some tourist spots in Bohol and he did. And we were thankful. Chocolate Hills was really amazing! When I was looking at it, I thought I was looking in a postcard.^^;; Well, because the scene I was seeing I only see in postcards and pictures. But it was really beautiful. We also saw some tarsiers, we went to the white-sand beach near Panglao, and we also went to Hinagdanan Cave. Bohol really has a lot of nice and wonderful place to offer. I will go back there if I have the chance and the money.^^
@secretbear (19448)
• Philippines
5 Feb 10
It would be nice to go back there and enjoy the beach again and the scenery. I don't know if my officemates will push through with their plan to go there. We originally planned to go there last year but it didn't push thru because of lots of things.
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
3 Feb 10
don't mention it, secretbear. it is really amazing to be in a place which we can only see in pictures, postcards. and to be there is something like a very memorable experience. bohol only has a lot of exciting places to see and be there, which we pinoys are to be proud of. i wish someday, i can also go there with my family. and by chance, we could meet there.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
19 Jul 08
been there and will come back again to the place next year. i was really happy that the place is being taken care of once again. it didn't look as good as before but good thing ther dept of tourism gave the place a facelift and it looks better now.
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@jessej9 (394)
• Philippines
28 Jul 08
Wow. I've heard and seen the Chocolate Hills from way way back in my childhood, and up to until now it has always been in the top priority list of places in the country that I will visit. I really would love to be there at the chocolate hills, and see one of nature's wonder that has been blessed to our country. I'm excited, one day, I'll be at Bohol! Here I come!!
@ckyera (17332)
• Philippines
29 Jan 10
hello neil! haha! since you have directed me here...can i respond as well even if its 2 years old already? hehe well well you are right, this is really a pride of Bohol and a pride of the Philippines! our country is just so rich with these natural resources & beautiful places! i have been there last december and that was my first time! there's still a lot of things there to be pride of... like their loboc river, their tarsier, & the hinagdanan cave among the rest and of course the Panglao beach....
@neildc (17239)
• Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines
29 Jan 10
well, to lead you here is just to show you that the photos we have are taken from the same scene although they are from different angles. you maybe right, it could be from a different park that you went to. our place really have a lot of great places to be proud of. even our friends from the other side of the world say that it great to live here, though they just see the beauty from our pictures we share to them.
@ckyera (17332)
• Philippines
29 Jan 10
hehe, its okay, and actually even if you didn't lead me here and i saw this discussion, i will definitely respond to this one! yup its a different place, but i also have a picture in there... that's true and what they also like about here is the weather...