Information
Loboc was founded in the year 1602 by a Jesuit Father de Torres. The Jesuit missionaries built a church convent and a huge bell tower that still stands as an important historical feature of the town. Loboc has continually maintained peace and order even at the height of the Philippines revolution up to the establishment of the civil government. Sometimes in World War II, Loboc became the provincial capital as well as the headquarter of the Boholano guerella until it was transferred to Carmen.
The municipality has experienced some of the worst floods that occurred in the province. The first major flood occurred in 1876 leaving great loss to lives and property. The latest major flood was in 1964 that is almost the same losses incurred in 1876. Minor floods occur from time to time when the river overflows.
Way back during the period between 1956-1970, the town can recall the following salient events that happened. The hydro-electric plants started to operate giving electric power to the municipality as well as to its neighboring towns including Tagbilaran City. During the next fifteen years period, 1970 to 1985, Loboc witnessed the introduction of quality native baskets, nipa shingles, and other handicrafts, furniture making and reforestation projects. The town also witnessed the construction of “Krus Dako” as pilgrimage and tourist site, improvement of irrigation system, the construction of jumbo bridge that has remained unfinished up to now and which cannot be completed as it would precariously threaten the historical church edifice, It is just staying there idele and referred to by the people as a “monument of stupidity”. Politically, it was during the period that political rivalries heightened. In the last fifteen years, the following could be considered as positive development of the town. More barangay roads were opened, some of which provided access to other towns that shared common boundaries with Loboc. More mini buses plying the Tagbilaran – Loboc route and the popular “habal-habal” became available providing faster and easier means of transportation to commuters both within and outside the municipality. Improvements to some of its natural beauty spots made accessible through a “river cruise”. Construction of Barangay High School, construction of Joventino A. Digal Memorial Complex. In addition, commercial production of poultry and other livestock were also introduced providing needed income for the town. Culturally, Loboc found itself in the limelight when it was given national and international recognition and became Himig National Champion in a row for its “Loboc Children’s Choir”.
Its geographic range also includes Maripipi Island, Siargao Island, Basilan Island and Dinagat Island.[2] Tarsiers have also been reported in Sarangani, although they may be different subspecies. Being a member of a family that is about 45 million years old,[5] it was only introduced to western biologists in the 18th century.[6]
The Chocolate Hills is a famous tourist attraction of Bohol. It is featured in the provincial flag and seal to symbolize the abundance of natural attraction in the province.[2] It is in the Philippine Tourism Authority's list of tourist destinations in the Philippines;[3] it has been declared the country's 3rd National Geological Monument and proposed for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.[4]
Old Sacred Heart School for Boys- along Gen. Maxilom Avenue Cebu City.
Gen. Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City- from the old Sacred Heart School for Boys.
Mango Avenue, Cebu City
Robinson's Place Cebu
Fodarama Supermarket along Mango Ave.
University of Cebu Banilad- along Banilad road infront of Gaisano Country Mall.
Banilad Flyover along Banilad infront of Foodland
Banilad Road- construction of the Banilad and AS fortuna flyover.
