The Provincial Government of Bohol, under the leadership of Governor Aris Aumentado, is exploring opportunities to attract more Japanese visitors through charter flights, educational tourism, and sustainable travel experiences.
This was discussed during the courtesy visit of the Japan Tourist Bureau Corporation (JTBC) at the Governor’s Office, where the delegation talked about the second charter flight from Japan to Bohol scheduled for December.
“They will return to Japan on January 3, 2027.”
“The charter flight is scheduled to land at our Bohol-Panglao International Airport on December 30, 2026, carrying more than 170 tourists, mostly families who have chosen Bohol as their vacation destination. They will return to Japan on January 3, 2027,” Aumentado said.
The governor also revealed another JTCB is eyeing another charter flight in 2027.
“They also announced that they plan to operate a direct charter flight in May 2027.”
“They also announced that they plan to operate a direct charter flight in May 2027. The first direct charter flight from Japan landed at Bohol-Panglao International Airport in May,” he said.
“Also part of our discussion is the expansion of the Japanese market through community experiences, educational tours, and activities that promote environmental care,” Aumentado added.
The initiative supports the PGBh’s Strategic Governance Roadmap by expanding tourism opportunities, strengthening international partnerships, and promoting responsible travel in Bohol, the Philippines’ first and only UNESCO Global Geopark.
Present during the meeting were Provincial Administrator Asteria Caberte; Bohol Provincial Tourism Office (BPTO) Head Joanne Pinat; Department of Tourism (DOT) 7 Regional Director Dr. Gelena Asis-Dimpas; and Aboitiz InfraCapital Airports representative Blessie Cruz.
Also in attendance were DOT-7 Senior Tourism Operations Officer Riza Marie Macaibay and JTB Asia Pacific Philippines Corp. HR and Administration Manager Maribeth Ambon, along with other JTB representatives.
