Panglao Island

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Panglao is an island in the Philippines located in the Central Visayas. Politically, it is divided into two municipalities: Dauis and Panglao, both of Bohol Province. Panglao Island is located southwest of the island of Bohol and east of Cebu.

[edit] Historical background

In early history, Panglao was known to Chinese, Malay, Siamese and Indonesian traders. In 1803, Spanish Explorers came to the shore of Panglao Island in search of fresh water. At the time a couple of natives on the seashore were making fishing devices called "panggaw". One of the Spanish Explorers asked the name of the island. The natives who thought the visitors were asking what they were making - then replied "panggaw". Hence, from that term, was derived the name Panglao. Currently Panglao Island is the one of the top tourist destination in the Philippines.

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