24/05/2026
𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐨, 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑, 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲.
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 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥 𝐈𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐎 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬’ 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐒𝐂𝐎 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤.
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 — 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
