Major Infrastructures
Airport
Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA)
Opened in November 2018, Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) is the first eco-airport in the Philippines and serves as the countrys’ gateway.
The airport is designed to accommodate two (2) million domestic and international travelers annually. It offers daily flights to Manila, with a travel time of approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes, including evening flights. Other destinations include Davao, Palawan, Iloilo, and international flights to Busan, and Incheon South Korea.
Source: Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) 2023
Airport Activities
| Air Traffic | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | International | Domestic | International | Domestic | International | Domestic | International | |
| Incoming and Outgoing Flights | 4,350 | 156 | 3,174 | 0 | 5,191 | 191 | 6,388 | 1,142 |
| Incoming and Outgoing Passengers | 288,006 | 19,839 | 254,532 | 0 | 1,145,323 | 55,999 | 1,305,259 | 350,972 |
| Cargo Statistics | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound (kg) | 4,061,668 | 4,034,830 | 1,545,692 | 2,012,860 | 2,213,575 | 2,289,694 |
| Outbound (kg) | 1,440,783 | 2,334,997 | 892,695 | 1,467,412 | 1,314,941 | 2,645,743 |
Source: Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), 2023
Seaports
Bohol’s seaport facilities underscore the province’s significance to the country’s overall supply chain, serving as key connecting hubs not only within the Visayas but also to Mindanao and Luzon. Enhanced port facilities and expanded capacity ensure a more comfortable and convenient travel experience for passengers. The various ports are well-equipped and responsive to both trade and tourism markets.
- Ten (10) seaports are strategically located around the province.
Seaport Activities
| Seaport Activities | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shipping Traffic | 34,584 | 37,039 | 14,383 | 11,909 | 20,477 | 23,342 |
| Passenger Traffic (in millions) | 6.65 | 7 | 1.37 | 0.474 | 3.6 | 5.35 |
| Cargo Statistics | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inbound & Outbound | ||||||
| Cargo (in metric tons) | 5,718,962 | 5,189,625 | 5,106,983 | 5,184,980 | 4,714,035 | 5,124,886 |
| Container (in TEU) | 38,174 | 29,006 | – | – | 38,907 | – |
| RoRo | 161,357 | 201,141 | 106, 285 | 137,774 | 251,539 | – |
Power
Bohol is supplied primarily by power plants located in Leyte and Cebu through an existing 90 MW Bohol-Leyte underwater transmission line. In 2022, the province’s annual average peak demand was at 72.4 MW.
| LOCAL POWER SOURCES | |
|---|---|
| Janopol Hydroelectric Plant | 5.0 MW |
| BOHECO I-Sevilla Mini-Hydro Electric Plant | 2.4 MW |
| SIPC (Bohol Diesel Power Plant) Ancillary | 12 MW |
| SPC PB 104 Power Barge (Ancillary) | 22 MW |
| Santa Clara Corporation | 1 MW |
| Leyte-Bohol Interconnection Link | 90 MW |
Bohol Energy Development
To provide reliable and sufficient energy while protecting the environment, the Provincial Government of Bohol is committed to advocating the use of renewable energy. The goal is to generate power locally from green sources, offering competitive prices and reducing electricity costs in the province.
Bohol also supports the ongoing 1,200 MW Cebu-Bohol 230 kV Interconnection Project by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to meet the province’s growing energy demand.
NGCP Cebu-Bohol Interconnection Project, Maribojoc, Bohol
27MW Solar Power Farm of Dagohoy Green Energy Corporation, Dagohoy, Bohol
Source: Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO), 2023
Water
The development of bulk water supply projects and distribution systems offers investment opportunities to ensure safe and sufficient water for the province. These include water reservoirs, treatment facilities, and distributions systems. Currently, a feasibility study is in progress for the Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Project, which is being advanced for World funding in collaboration with the DPWH and DILG. Nearly P30 million has been allocated for new desalination plants in three islands barangays and at Pres. Carlos P. Garcia Municipal Hospital. Bohol aims to ensure every island has a reliable water supply.
Malinao Dam in Pilar, Bohol
Benliw Dam in Ubay, Bohol
Source: Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO), 2023
Bohol Watersheds
Healthy and sustainably managed watersheds offer vital environmental services and economically valuable natural resources (e.g., wood and non-wood products), and serve as crucial water sources. They also provide habitats for various plant and animal species, play essential ecological functions, and help mitigate the impacts of climate change and flooding. Additionally, watersheds support tourism, fisheries, forestry, agriculture, and mining industries (PCARRD, DOST).
Bohol has 11 watersheds with the Wahig-Inabanga Watershed as the largest, covering 16 municipalities and 98 barangays, with a total area of 52,516 hectares.
Source: Bohol Provincial Environment Management Office (BPEMO)
Telecommunications
Bohol is connected to the national fiber optic highway, and its digital communications infrastructure, provided by four (4) major services providers, ensures improved internet services and greater capacity. This infrastructure enhances redundancy and resiliency, expands, coverage, and more equitably distributes the benefits for economic. growth.
Source: Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), Eastern Communications, 2024
Digital Fiber Network Roll Out
Bohol is part of the Digital Fiber Network Rollout by the country’s top Internet Service Providers, which offers internet speeds of up to 100 Mbps, enhancing connectivity, services, and online access. A fourth telecom provider launched in July 2024 offers high-speed internet connections for business enterprises, including the ICT-BPM sector. Currently serving clients in Tagbilaran City, this company plans to expand to neighboring municipalities and provide services to residential customers.
Source: Globe Telecom, Inc., Converge ICT Solutions, Inc., PLDT, Inc., Eastern Communications
Road Network
Bohol roads are constantly being improved with more concreted roads developed and gravel roads reduced annually.
Bohol Roads Classification
Bohol Roads Classification by Type of Pavement
Source: Provincial Planning and Development Office (PPDO), 2023
Vehicle Registration
Number of Vehicles Registered, 2023
Being a significantly large island neglected by roads that provide access around and within the island, cover the entire circumference and the interiors, road transport is dominant in Bohol. Vehicle registration had an increasing trend during the post-pandemic recovery period but declined slightly in 2023.
Source: Land Transportation Office (LTO), 2023
Number of Vehicles Registered by Type, 2023
Source: Land Transportation Office (Tagbilaran, Jagna, Talibon), 2023
Fuel Demand
In 2023, partial figures showed that gasoline had the largest demand by quantity for liquid fuel products at 45.7%, followed by diesel fuel at 36.8%.
Monthly Demand of Fuel Products in Million Liters (ML), 2023
| Product | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | 6.92 | 5.9 | 7.65 | 6.57 | 8.03 | 7.08 | 7.33 | 6.66 | 6.72 | – | – | – | 62.87 |
| Diesel | 5.09 | 4.68 | 6.09 | 5.1 | 6.29 | 6.09 | 6.31 | 5.31 | 5.69 | – | – | – | 50.65 |
| Kerosene | 0.002 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.002 | 0.004 | 0.002 | – | – | 0.002 | – | – | – | 0.04 |
| Fuel Oil | 1.37 | 0.55 | 1.14 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 2.22 | 2.5 | 2.62 | 2.12 | – | – | – | 16.12 |
| LPG | 0.96 | 0.71 | 0.88 | 0.87 | 0.82 | 0.89 | 1.01 | 0.94 | 0.93 | – | – | – | 8.01 |
Source: Department of Energy (DOE) – VFO, 2023
Healthcare Facilities
As of May 2024, Bohol has a total bed capacity of 1,250. Following its conversion from a regional hospital to being the Governor Celestino Gallares Multi-Specialty Medical Complex of the Department of Health (DOH) in 2022, this facility now offers “quality, safe, and comprehensive services for all”. Located in the heart of Tagbilaran City, the complex will soon be complemented by a new facility in the Municipality of Cortes. This expansion will increase bed capacity to 525 and will include upgrades of other facilities.
Healthcare Infrastructures
Clinical Laboratories
| Type of Hospital | No. of Hospitals | Bed Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Infirmary – Government | 10 | 151 |
| Level I – Government | 4 | 165 |
| Level I – Private | 5 | 190 |
| Level II – Government | 2 | 275 |
| Level II – Private | 4 | 346 |
| Level III – Government | 1 | 200 |
| Primary Care – Private | 1 | – |
| Primary Care – Government | 52 | – |
| Primary | Secondary | |
|---|---|---|
| Government | ||
| Stand – Alone | 0 | 1 |
| Institution – Based | 0 | 1 |
| Private | ||
| Stand – Alone | 10 | 15 |
| Institution – Based | 1 | 0 |
Source DOH-Central Visayas Center for Health Development, 2024
Telephone and Radio System Integrated Emergency Response 117 (TaRSIER 117)
The Telephone and Radio System Integrated Emergency Response 117 (TaRSIER 117) was created through EO 7-A and launched on March 25, 2011. It is managed by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) which deals with concerns on public safety and maintenance of peace and order, including the immediate provision of aid and assistance to victims of natural or man-made calamities.
TaRSIER 117 responders work round-the-clock, relaying emergency concerns to corresponding agencies. Actual response includes fire emergencies, vehicular accidents and extrication, search and rescue in both land and water, and emergency medical dispatch.
Source: Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO), 2023