24/07/2026
LAAG Bohol Web App Officially Launched
Bohol Island State University - Balilihan Campus, in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology โ Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) and the Bohol Provincial Tourism Office, officially launched LAAG Bohol, a digital tourism platform, at ceremonies held at the National Museum of the Philippines - Bohol.
Led by project head Ms. Ivy Jane S. Asilo, LAAG Bohol brings accredited tour guides, verified transport providers, tour operators, tourism information, and training resources for local tourism workers into a single digital platform, in support of a more connected and sustainable tourism industry for the province.
The launch was attended by Dr. Anthony M. Penaso, President of Bohol Island State University; Engr. Niรฑaliza H. Escariol, Deputy Executive Director and OIC of DOST-PCIEERD; Ms. Joanne M. Pinat, Head of the Bohol Provincial Tourism Office; and Mayor Trisha V. Chatto of the Municipality of Balilihan, along with representatives from partner agencies and institutions.
As the country's first UNESCO Global Geopark, Bohol continues to embrace digital innovation while preserving its natural and cultural heritage โ with LAAG Bohol marking a step toward more responsible, well-informed travel across the province.