Showing posts with label Bohol beaches. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bohol beaches. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

The Gentle Passing of an Era


Even though I already had an inkling of our impending parting of ways, I could never ever prepare for that day to come. And what a moment that was. It came without a warning. I thought I could handle it well. No one could ever possibly prepare for the reality of the inevitable. All the bravado that I could muster was for naught because the mere thought that you wouldn’t be there anymore was much too painful to bear.    
Most spectacular beachfront in Alona


I tried hard not to bawl over but despite all the bravado, the tears still fell. How can I possibly forget you? I will forever miss the graceful swaying of your palm trees and the sea breeze that caress my tired and weary soul. Will I ever get another glimpse of those glittering diamonds strewn across the skies on those warm & balmy nights? I’m already missing those wild nocturnal skinny dips at your crystal clear waters. 
gorgeous Baybayon Restaurant


Thank you for the gentle waves that lap at my feet while traipsing along the shores. Most of all, thank you for the opportunity to meet all those people who peopled the place.  As we part ways, we would be left with nothing but fond memories that are now firmly etched in our hearts and can only be relived and recalled not only in photographs, dreams, reminiscences and recollections but also in our hearts. 
And so it was with reluctance and a heavy heart that I packed up everything, said the proper goodbyes and just before I left you, I took one last look at the place that I had learned to love hoping to keep everything intact in my memory bank and just like that, we zoomed away.
Your Roving Eye's favorite nook
You will be sorely missed.   

Saturday, May 4, 2019

Sunset Delight at The Bellevue Resort in Panglao, Bohol


We capped our third day at The Bellevue Resort with a fantastic late afternoon at the resort’s luxury deck perched at the sixth level. 

Chill out music and the most delectable of Bohol’s delectable native delicacies like rice cake wrapped in coconut leaves, ube cake and native cocoa drink and laid out at the buffet table greeted our auditory & olfactory senses. 
Delectable Boholano merienda fare


With fellow press people from the Visayas area with
Bellevue Resort's Al Ladaga, CGSP, Marketing and Communications
 A telescope for that crystal- clear view of heaven
Dubbed the “Sunset Delight”, it was an occasion not only to marvel at the fiery orange, red & yellow hues of the setting sun but also to be mesmerized at the majestic splendor of Bohol’s premier luxury resort. 
Lovely view from all angles
As dusk slowly enveloped the sunlit skies, the mood shifted from fun & carefree to something more intimate & warmer even as I couldn't resist offering a silent prayer in that enchanting moment to thank the Almighty Being for blessing Bohol with an overabundance of natural beauty & charm.
a mesmerizing view of nature
with John M of Y101 and his lovely wife Dr. Zoe 



Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Henann Resort in Panglao, Bohol Hosts 24th PhilWater International Conference

The 24th Philippine International Conference and Exhibition in Water simply known as PhilWater 2017, opens today at the Henann Resort in Panglao, Bohol with the theme “Shared Water Resources in River Basins for Sustainable Management & Development”. 
 Henann Resort in Alona Beach, Panglao welcomes PhilWater delegates


Organized by the Philippine Water Works Association (PWWA) and scheduled for Oct. 18-20, PhilWater 2017 will have Cabinet Secretary Leoncio B. Evasco as primary guest speaker and keynote speaker. PWWA Pres. Eulogio Agatep, Gov. Edgar Chatto & Panglao Mayor Nila Montero will lead local organizers in welcoming delegates coming from all parts of the country and abroad today during the opening plenary session.
 The sand, sea and sun of Alona Beach await the delegates


 
 Your Roving Eye and Bohol’s pride Catherine Tabaniag will host 

the 24th PWWA Fellowship Night, Henann Resort

Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Best of BISU in Bluewater Panglao Resort

Twelve young wholesome & smart male & female college students who embody the ideals of Bohol Island State University pitted looks, talent, personality & wit in the 2016 Mister& Miss BISU Search for the right to represent the province of Bohol in the regional and national finals of State Colleges & Universities Athletic Association of the Philippines and showcase to the rest of the country the best of Bohol’s undeniable beauty & charm.  
 
  The Summer of their Lives


Weeks before the glittering competition proper held in BISU- Bilar Campus, BLUEWATER PANGLAO RESORT played host to the candidates, their coaches and the pageant organizers for the pageant’s swimwear & resort wear publicity shoot.

Check out the vitality & youthfulness of our campus heartthrobs and be captivated by the beauty & splendor of Bluewater Panglao Resort  as captured through the lenses of TJ Medrana.

Miss BISU Bilar

Mister BISU Clarin

Miss BISU Balilihan

Mister BISU Tagbilaran Main

Miss BISU Calape

Mister BISU Calape

Miss BISU Tagbilaran Main



Mister BISU Balilihan

Miss BISU Candijay

Mister BISU Candijay

Creative Direction           :Raul Phillip Gatal
Swimsuit Designer         : Marikit Swimwear
Organizing Team             :  BISU- Bilar Campus
Location                              : Bluewater Panglao Resort
Photo Credits                    :TJ Medrana Photography 2016

Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Miss Iran & Miss Israel in Miss Global 2016

It might sound like a worn- out cliché but it’s true that pageant girls do aspire for world peace. Take the case of the ongoing Miss Global 2016 Pageant.

Last September 17 & 18, a bevy of beauties from all corners of the globe converged in Bohol not only to visit its natural wonders and to sample the renowned warmth and hospitality of Boholanos but also to compete in the swimsuit preliminaries.

 Showdown of Swimsuit Statistics
photo credits: Ric Obedencio



Your Roving Eye and Mr. Ric Obedencio, veteran newsman were given access to cover the girls’ swimsuit photo and video shoot at the spectacular Alona Beach in Panglao, Bohol. We had the chance to get to know some of the girls including Miss Norway whose mom is from the neighboring island of Cebu. 

The girls from Tunisia, Sri Lanka & Sweden who were in the pool of the host resort obliged us with a photo. Madagascar was such a pleasant & pretty lady who shared to us that she already posted about Bohol on her social media accounts.
  Miss Iran projects in front of Alona Tropical Beach Resort



 Melika Razavi poses with a tourist 
It was the talked- about photo shoot of Danielle Celine Bouskila, 25, of Israel and Melika Razavi, 27, of Iran that proved to be the scenestealer. It was a sight to behold as the two Middle Eastern beauties gamely posed in their two- piece swimsuits. 
 Danielle shows off her nonchalance




 Danielle gets ready for her glamshot
Although we were not able to photograph them together as the crew had to work on a tight schedule, it was enough that the countries were able to declare a truce even if it was on the beauty pageant stage.  

Now who said beauty pageants can’t be arenas for diplomacy, friendship and world peace?

Good luck and may the best lady win!


Tuesday, September 20, 2016

The Sand, Sea & Sun of Alona Beach, Panglao, Bohol & Miss Global 2016

It was a warm warm welcome indeed for the 2016 Miss Global candidates when they set foot on the province of Bohol last September 17. I am referring not only to the friendliness and hospitality of fellow Boholanos but also the sun, sea and sun of Panglao Island.


The girls were in the province for a quick tour around the Chocolate Hills & other tourist spots, do their swimsuit & video shoot and prepare for the swimsuit competition.




The girls were amazed with the beauty and splendor of Bohol especially the white sands of Alona Beach in Panglao, Bohol. 



Even before they left for the grand coronation night to be staged in Manila a couple of days from now, they have posted in FB, Twitter and Instagram about their Bohol visit! 

 Miss Global candidate poses by the beach
locale: Alona Tropical Beach Resort


Miss Tunisia & Miss Sweden
 Miss Thailand


 Miss Namibia





 Miss Sri Lanka

Talk about effective tourism spokespersons!

Photo Credits: Ric Obedencio

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