One of the most beautiful beach resort in panglao, bohol,  is what we call "Isola de Francisco " This is such a beautiful Island, a place of meditation and reflection owned by the Philippines. Gastre of St. Pio of Pietrelcina.  The beautiful sand bar is open to the public places when free boat shottle service going to and back from the Island.  Though it is open not included in Island hopping packages in Bohol, you can easily visit for free and it is up to you. Yes, Isola de Francisco practices the pay. What you want scheme as you could avail anything from this Island by donating amount of money.
There are lot of things you can do in this Island, aside from chapel attend mass you can also visit to museum. The long sandbar that you could spent a lot of time, life -sized statues, a store and a clean comfort room and there are lots of doves too. The Island can be reached within 15 minutes if straight from the port. This Island has a great story behind it and the owner is generous enought to let people in. I do hope visitors will be more respectful and keep the place clean.

MARY JANE GALOLO