THE House committee on local government chaired by Representative Pedro Acharon Jr. has approved House Bill 6241, which seeks to rename Panglao Island to Dauis-Panglao Island.

Bohol first district Representative Rene Relampagos, author of the bill, said the renaming of the island is necessary to correct geographical misrepresentation and properly give due recognition to the municipality of Dauis.

Relampagos said Panglao Island in the first district of the province of Bohol is comprised of two municipalities: Dauis and Panglao.

“For the longest time, the island over which these two municipalities are found is referred to as Panglao Island,” he said.

Panglao Island, known for its white sand and clear water, is one of the main tourist destinations in the Philippines. (SunStar Philippines)