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CHOCOLATE HILLS
The unique karst landscape is composed of smooth, uniformly shaped conical isolated hills that cover a vast area (14,435 ha) in the central portion of the island. The site was once a platform of thick widespread buildup of coral reefs that thrived during the Pliocene, approximately 2-5 million years ago and later to form a sedimentary formation. Soon, this limestone formation was raised above the sea level and fractured. Rainwater, streams and groundwater dissolved the limestone, gradually forming the present landscape of cone karst.
ALICIA SCHIST
Alicia Schist is the oldest rock identified in Bohol. It was named after the town where it is located, the northeastern town of Alicia. These metamorphic rocks were formed between the Late Jurassic to Early Cretaceous (146 mya – 66 mya). It initially started from ocean floor sediments that were successively buried deep underneath layers and layers of sediments until it turned into sedimentary rock. Afterwards it was subjected to tremendous regional pressure and deformation causing its upward movement and eventual emergence from the…
THE ALICIA PANORAMIC PARK
The Alicia Panoramic Park features the breathtaking landscape of Binabaje Hills of Bgy. Cambaol in Alicia Municipality. The hills, which rise to 400 meters above sea level, are mostly covered in tropical perennial grasses commonly known as Cogon. These tall green grasses wave gently as the breeze passes, giving a soft furry-like appearance to the hills, which is composed primarily of metamorphic rock – the Alicia Schist, the oldest rock in Bohol (Late Jurassic – Early Cretaceous, 146 mya – 66 mya). Many adventure-seekers enjoy trekking the ridge trails over the hills and the picture-perfect and stunning green scenery.
Bohol Island Geopark Geodiversity Day 2025
- Submission Deadline: October 26, 2025
- Theme: "Celebrating Bohol's Geodiversity: One Earth, Many Stories"
In celebration of Geodiversity Day, the Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark invites students and content creators to showcase their creativity and storytelling skills through engaging video content. This contest aims to raise awareness about the importance of geodiversity the variety of geological sites and features and how it shapes our identity and culture, sustains our environment, and inspires future generations.
One Earth, Many Stories: Celebrating Bohol’s Geodiversity
Entries should feature the story of Bohol’s geodiversity (rocks, minerals, fossils, soils, and landscapes) in connection to one or more of the following elements: flora and fauna, cultural heritage, or sustainable practices. Emphasis on local community involvement — especially the role of women, youth, and indigenous groups — in environmental conservation and cultural preservation is highly encouraged and will be factored in the overall scoring. Relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) must be highlighted in the video.
Video Specifications
Duration: 2 to 3 minutes only
Language: English, Filipino, or Bisaya (with English subtitles)
Format: video must be shot in at least 1080p, MP4 (landscape orientation)
“Threads of Hope” – Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark (Philippines)
The Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark is thrilled to participate in the 2nd Global Geoparks Network Film Festival, an event amplifying the Geopark advocacy through the medium of film.
To achieve our goal, we have approached talented Boholano filmmakers and creatives, encouraging them to participate in the competition. This year, the Bucketlist Bohol Team, a staunch supporter of the Geopark, has accepted the challenge.
With the support of local communities and partners, the Bucketlist Bohol team presents “Threads of Hope,” a love letter to the Bol-anon way of life and how it interweaves into Bohol’s geological landscape. This is our official entry for the 2nd Global Geoparks Network Film Festival in Morocco this September 2023.
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