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Bohol Historical and Local Sites

It was in Bohol were local chieftains Datu Sikatuna of Bool and Datu Sigala of Loboc performed the Sanduguan or El Pacto de Sangre with Spanish conquistador Miguel Lopez de Legazpi back in the 16th century. The sanduguan or blood compact was a pact of friendship sealed in blood.

 

It is touted as the world's "first treaty of friendship between different races". The guys supposedly drank droplets of each other's blood mixed in with wine. A monument marks the spot where the blood compact was made. It is located along the road with a spectacular view of the sea.

Baclayon Church is known as the oldest stone church in the Philippines. Built in 1595 by the Jesuits, this ancient massive edifice still retains its century-old architectural design. Both in the external and internal portions of the church, it contains various interesting relics and artifacts dating back to the early 16th century.

 

Another equally beautiful church in the island are the Alburquerque Church and the Tagbilaran Church, which are also built with precious and sturdy limestones.

Sources:

 

http://psychosanctum.blogspot.com/2008/03/breathtaking-bohol-sanduguan.html

http://www.globalpinoy.com/travel/province/bohol.php

COMMENTS
21-gramm said at 3:36 a.m. on Aug 18, 2008:
wow, great dramatic art, sir James!
Snooway said at 4:30 a.m. on Aug 18, 2008:
great tour, thanks, very dramatic b/w photos, love the stone church
Welshchick said at 6:01 a.m. on Aug 18, 2008:
Awesome effects with the black and white. This seems TIMELESS... :^)
Chilla said at 6:59 a.m. on Aug 18, 2008:
Wonderful black and white tabblo!
YorkJodi said at 9:43 a.m. on Aug 18, 2008:
Excellent photos... (I would love to see them in color ;) too...)
Chaitiamma said at 11:01 a.m. on Aug 18, 2008:
Great photos, thanks for sharing the historical facts.
Maz2001 said at 5:20 p.m. on Aug 18, 2008:
Wonderful historical information. And some great shots. Thank you.
Debdog said at 9:45 p.m. on Aug 18, 2008:
rich history and great b/w
Sirnicolay said at 10:31 p.m. on Aug 18, 2008:
Thanks, Den, Sue, Rhonda, Celia, Jodi, David, Jane, and Deb. I would have wanted these pics in colored, but the b/w is more dramatic for these pics, I think. :)
Noe said at 1:54 a.m. on Aug 19, 2008:
Very interesting tabblo, fantastic photos as always James...!
Sirnicolay said at 3:07 a.m. on Aug 19, 2008:
Gracias, mi amigo! :)
Memotions said at 6:46 a.m. on Aug 19, 2008:
This series is perfect in black and white. enjoyed your history lesson on the first peace treaty as well. Thanks for sharing your world with us!
Pkeener said at 12:08 p.m. on Aug 19, 2008:
I like this in B&W! Usually, i would like to see the color, but i think it works well with the story. Thank you Sir James. Love the new and old world contrast, as well.
ConnieL said at 7:11 p.m. on Aug 19, 2008:
Wonderful photos and history! The B&W works great!
Appropos said at 4:05 a.m. on Aug 24, 2008:
a beautiful and in certain cases haunting photos but always enlightening tabblos..
Sirnicolay said at 5:52 a.m. on Aug 26, 2008:
Thank you, Patty, Pam, Connie and Farid!
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