Coca-Cola, Habitat Philippines give cleaner, safer water systems to two Bohol towns

Coca-Cola, Habitat Philippines give cleaner, safer water systems to two Bohol towns

Posted by Ria Hazel on 3:16 PM in Bohol, Coca Cola, Habitat Build, Habitat for Humanity, Maribojoc, Philippines, Safe Drinking Water, safety, Tubigon,

Habitat for Humanity Philippines Managing Director and CEO Charlie Ayco and Coca-Cola Philippines Foundation President Cecile Alcantara present a model of the newly rehabilitated 105,000-liter water storage tank to the local government of Tubigon, Bohol represented by Mayor Marlon Armila and Gov. Edgar Chatto, during a turn over ceremony held on May 22, 2015. Also in the photo are officials from Habitat for Humanity Philippines, Coca-Cola, and the local government of Tubigon.

I had the chance to go to Bohol last 2012. My visit there has been majestic and I enjoyed the sights and sounds of the province. That is why I was devastated when almost all of the tourist spots were destroyed by the earthquake. But now, the towns of Tubigon and Maribojoc in Bohol province now have clean and safe drinking water due to a joint effort of the Coca-Cola Company and Habitat for Humanity Philippines. The two towns have newly rehabilitated water supply systems, a project which began in February 2014.

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Visit Bohol Tourism Campaign for 2015 Launched

Visit Bohol Tourism Campaign for 2015 Launched

Posted by Ria Hazel on 1:00 PM in Bohol, chocolate hills, Glorietta Activity Center, Tarsier, Tourism Fair, Visit Bohol, Visit Bohol 2015,

Going to the majestic Bohol was the highlight of my 2012. It was my dream destination because I wanted to see the Chocolate Hills and the tarsiers, that they are famous for. This year, the Province of Bohol shows how they rose from the rubble with "Visit Bohol 2015", a year round tourism campaign that aims to entice more visitors, despite the many things that happened to this destination. 

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TakBohol: Boholanos run to build a school

TakBohol: Boholanos run to build a school

Posted by Ria Hazel on 3:24 PM in benefit, Bohol, Building lives, Building Schools, Habitat for Humanity, Help, Takbohol,

Last 2012, I went to Bohol to see the sights, Chocolate Hills, the Panglao Beach and the tarsiers. And during my three day stay, I was in love with the place. I couldn't stop talking about how beautiful the province is. Unfortunately, its grandeur was broken when the earthquake struck the place. That's why I am supporting the TakBohol: Run for School this July 27, organized by the Tapo-Tapok Bol-Anon Inc., an organization of Boholanos based in Manila, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Philippines. Join them as they gear up towards the race for a brighter future of the youth of Bohol. The fundraising marathon is expected to be one of the biggest gatherings of the Boholano community in Manila this year.

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1000th Post + An Ode to Summer 2012 at The Wonderful Bohol

1000th Post + An Ode to Summer 2012 at The Wonderful Bohol

Posted by Ria Hazel on 11:50 PM in 2012, adventure, Baclayon Church, beach, beach bum, Blood Compact Monument, Bohol, Butterfly, chocolate hills, Loboc River Cruise, Manmade forest, tarsiers, travel, Vacation, White and Greens Beach Resort,

The hills are alive

When I started blogging, I had a list of places I wanted to explore and share. I wanted have this huge map in my room and encircle those I've been to, just like my Dad's. But due to time and budget constraints, I had to travel only once or twice a year because, lets face it, going out of town costs a lot and if you scrimp some more, you can't really have the vacation you deserve. So with the help of budget airlines (Thank you AirPhilExpress) and research from the Internet, my vacation at Bohol was definitely the most relaxing and enjoyable to date.

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