26/05/2026
๐๐ก๐ซ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ ๐จ, ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐, ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐จ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐๐๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ.
The world recognized our island not only for its breathtaking landscapes, but for the stories written in our rocks, rivers, caves, seas, culture, and people. Today, we proudly celebrate the anniversary of the designation of the ๐๐จ๐ก๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐ฌ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ค, ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌโ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ค.
This recognition is more than a title. It is a responsibility entrusted to every Boholano.
A Geopark is not only about protecting nature. It is about protecting identity, culture, heritage, and the future. It reminds us that every hill, coastline, mangrove, reef, cave, and community holds a story worth preserving for the next generation. Through sustainable tourism, environmental stewardship, local livelihood, education, and community participation, the Geopark creates opportunities that benefit both people and planet.
As one Bohol, we can embrace this designation by becoming guardians of our environment, supporting local products and communities, preserving our traditions, practicing responsible tourism, and teaching the youth the value of our natural and cultural heritage. The future of the Geopark does not rest on institutions alone, it lives in the collective actions of every Boholano.
To our communities, partners, advocates, youth, tourism stakeholders, local government units, fisherfolk, farmers, educators, and every proud Boholano โ thank you for being part of this journey.
Together, let us continue protecting the treasures of Bohol Island, not only for today, but for the future generations who will inherit this extraordinary home.
Happy Anniversary, Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark!
Padayon ta sa pag-amuma sa atong kinaiyahan ug mga kabilin.
Provincial Government of Bohol Bohol Provincial Environment Management Office Boholtourismph Erico Aris Aumentado Office of the Provincial Agriculturist - Bohol Bohol Economic Development and Investment Promotion Office Center for Culture and Arts Development - Bohol Provincial Information & Media Office National Museum of the Philippines - Bohol