Tagbilaran
capital of Bohol province
Usage Note
Tagbilaran is a highly urbanized city and the capital of Bohol province in the Visayas. It is the main gateway to Bohol's famous tourist attractions, including the Chocolate Hills and the Philippine tarsier. The city hosts Bohol's major cultural festivals and is connected to Cebu by sea and air.
Examples
" Taga-Tagbilaran siya. "
Natural Translation
She is from Tagbilaran.
Literal Translation
From-Tagbilaran she.
" Pumunta sila sa Tagbilaran. "
Natural Translation
They went to Tagbilaran.
Literal Translation
Went they to Tagbilaran.
" Bago kami tumungo sa Chocolate Hills, lumapag muna ang eroplano sa Tagbilaran na siyang sentro ng turismo sa Bohol. "
Natural Translation
Before we headed to the Chocolate Hills, the plane first landed in Tagbilaran, which is the tourism center of Bohol.
Literal Translation
Before we go to Chocolate Hills, landed first the plane in Tagbilaran that is center of tourism in Bohol.
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