🇵🇭 Bohol,
Philippines
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ESSENTIALS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏙️ City | Tagbilaran City & Panglao Island, Bohol, Philippines |
| 👥 Population | 1,400,000 (Province total) |
| 💻 Internet Speed | Starlink is popular (150-250 Mbps); Fiber in Tagbilaran (80 Mbps); LTE/5G in Panglao is variable. |
| 💸 Currency & Banking | Philippine Peso (PHP). 1 USD ≈ 56 PHP. ATMs are common in Tagbilaran and Alona Beach. |
| 🚰 Tap Water | Not drinkable. 5-gallon purified water refills cost approx. 40 PHP. |
| 🔌 Power | 220V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A and B sockets (US style). Brownouts are common. |
| 📶 SIM Card | Globe and Smart. 30-day data plans (30GB-50GB) cost approx. 500-800 PHP. |
| 💳 Banking for Expats | BPI, BDO, and Metrobank in Tagbilaran. GCash/Maya for mobile wallets. Revolut/Wise work at most ATMs. |
| 🛌 Accommodation | Apartments in Panglao (15,000-35,000 PHP/month); Luxury resorts in Alona (5,000+ PHP/night). |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly | Improving; GCash accepted at most shops. Large hotels take credit cards. Cash is king for transport. |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals | Airbnb and Facebook Groups (Bohol Rent/Lease) are the primary sources. |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation | Moonlight Garden (Panglao) approx. 800 PHP/night; Abraham Bohol (Panglao) approx. 600 PHP/dorm. |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists | Alona Beach and Danao Beach for nightlife and diving access. |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads | Panglao Village or Dauis (quieter, better value) or Tagbilaran City for maximum internet stability. |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space | Common Ground Bohol (Panglao) - approx. 500 PHP/day; includes high-speed backup internet. |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work | Shaka Bohol (Alona) or Mosia Cafe (Tagbilaran) - good seating and reliable Wi-Fi. |
| 💼 Networking Events | Monthly 'Bohol Digital Nomad' meetups often held at Bird of Paradise or local bars. |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats | Expats in Bohol Facebook group organizes weekly social dinners at Mist Restaurant. |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App | Maxim (motorcycle/car) and Grab (limited availability, mostly for food). |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental | Island Rentals (Panglao) - approx. 300-500 PHP per day for a Honda Click 125cc. |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby | Dumaluan Beach (Panglao) - long white sand stretch with public access areas (30-50 PHP entry). |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline | Cebu Pacific (Flights to Cebu/Manila). |
| ✈️ Top International Airline | Philippine Airlines (Direct flights from Panglao Airport to Seoul-Incheon). |
| 🛣️ Highway Access | The Circumferential Road connects the entire island perimeter; well-paved. |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub | Bohol-Panglao International Airport (TAG) and Tagbilaran FastCat Ferry Terminal. |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes | No digital passes; Jeepneys (13 PHP+), Tricycles (50-200 PHP), and Ceres buses. |
| ✈️ Regional Travel | OceanJet Ferry to Cebu (approx. 2 hours, 800-1,200 PHP). |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏥 Best Hospital | Ramiro Community Hospital (Tagbilaran) and Ace Medical Center. |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers | Prana Yoga at Amorita Resort (Panglao) - classes approx. 600 PHP. |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers | Island Fitness (Panglao) and B-Fit Center (Tagbilaran) - approx. 1,500 PHP/month. |
| 🧺 Laundry Services | Quicklean (Tagbilaran) or local 'wash-and-fold' shops (35-50 PHP/kg). |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App | FoodPanda (widely available in Tagbilaran and Panglao). |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try | Boholano Ubi Kinampay (purple yam) and Chicken Binakol (coconut soup). |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options | Shaka Bohol (Smoothie bowls) and Gavroche (Fresh bread/salads). |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots | Bohol Bee Farm (Dauis) - famous for homemade organic ice cream (80 PHP/scoop). |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots | Island City Mall (ICM) in Tagbilaran; Alturas Mall. |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store | Lazada and Shopee (deliveries take 5-10 days from Manila). |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery | CloudCart or Metro Supermarket online services. |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area | Alona Beach strip (Bamboo Place, Pinarella Bay). |
| 🍻 Local Brewery | Bohol Craft Beer (Tawala, Panglao) - small batches, 250 PHP/pint. |
| 🍷 Wine Bars | Saffron at Amorita Resort - curated selection with cliffside views. |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls | Tagbilaran Night Market (near the Plaza) - local BBQ and Balut. |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine | Giuseppe Pizzeria (Italian) and Thai Basil (Thai) in Panglao. |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks | Chocolate Hills (Carmen) and the Tarsier Sanctuary (Corella). |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues | National Museum of the Philippines - Bohol Branch (Tagbilaran). |
| 🏰 Historical Sites | Blood Compact Shrine (Baclayon). |
| 🏴 Local Heritage | The weaving tradition of Antequera (baskets and handicrafts). |
| 🕍 Religious Sites | Baclayon Church (one of the oldest stone churches in PH). |
| 🎉 Annual Events | Sandugo Festival (July) - month-long celebration with street dancing. |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts | Poblacion, Tagbilaran - traditional Spanish-era layout. |
| 🎭 Theater Venues | Bohol Cultural Center (Tagbilaran) - hosts local performing arts. |
| 🛍️ Local Markets | Dao Public Market (Tagbilaran) - fresh seafood and produce. |
| 🎼 Music Scene | Live acoustic bands nightly at Alona Beach bars. |
| 🎨 Street Art | Various murals along the Tagbilaran port area walls. |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes | Bohol Bee Farm organic farming and cooking demos. |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries | Bohol Art Gallery (Tagbilaran City). |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings | Clarin Ancestral House (Loay). |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes | Loboc River (River cruises and paddleboarding). |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby | Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape (excellent for trekking). |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths | Panglao Circumferential Road (65km loop) popular with cyclists. |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints | Chocolate Hills Main Deck (Carmen) and Binahan Peak. |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations | Rajah Sikatuna Forest Reserve - home to silvery kingfishers. |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots | Hidden Beach (Panglao) - common for sunset beach fires (check local permits). |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service | LBC (Tagbilaran) and J&T Express. |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services | Cellfix Bohol (ICM Mall) for mobile and laptop repairs. |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots | Tagbilaran City Sports Complex. |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes | Private tutors for Cebuano/Visayan (approx. 300 PHP/hour). |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots | Bohol Provincial Library (Tagbilaran). |
| 🏘️ Community Centers | Panglao Municipal Hall area for community sport events. |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges | E-Sports hubs found near Holy Name University in Tagbilaran. |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls | None (Bohol is a drug-free/casino-free zone by local policy). |
BUSINESS
| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. 95,000 PHP per m² (e.g., 30 m² = 2,850,000 PHP). |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. 65,000 PHP per m² (e.g., 30 m² = 1,950,000 PHP). |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. 110,000 PHP per m² (e.g., 50 m² = 5,500,000 PHP). |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. 80,000 PHP per m² (e.g., 50 m² = 4,000,000 PHP). |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) | Approx. 120,000 PHP per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 9,600,000 PHP). |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) | Approx. 90,000 PHP per m² (e.g., 80 m² = 7,200,000 PHP). |
| 💼 Corporate Tax | 25% (Standard Corporate Income Tax). |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax | 10% for residents; 25% for non-residents. |
| 🏦 Tax System | Territorial for foreigners (Only PH-sourced income is taxed); Worldwide for citizens. |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket | 35% (for income over 8M PHP). |
| 🧾 VAT | 12% (Value Added Tax). |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules | In place since the TRAIN Law/CREATE Act; applies to foreign subsidiaries. |
| 🏠 Property Tax | Real Property Tax (RPT) approx. 1% to 2% of assessed value. |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax | Capital Gains Tax (6%), Documentary Stamp Tax (1.5%), Transfer Tax (0.5%). |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads | SRRV (Special Resident Retiree's Visa) offers tax exemptions on pensions and some income. |
🧭 CONTINUE EXPLORING BOHOL