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 is located southwest of the island of Bohol and east of Cebu.
In early history, Panglao was known to Chinese, Malay, Siamese and Indonesian traders. In 1803, Spanish explorers came to the shores of Panglao in search of fresh water. At the time a couple of natives on the seashore were making fishing devices called "panggaw". One of the Spaniards asked what the name of the island was. 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 is the one of the top tourist destinations in the Philippines.
The muncipality of Panglao have ten barangays. These are Danao, Tawala, Bolod, Libaong, Lourdes, Tangnan, Bil-isan, Looc, Doljo and East and West Poblacion. The famous Balicasag Island belongs to East Poblacion. At present Balicasag Island is being famous in its beautiful and wonderful dive spots and the entire coral reef of Panglao as well have many several islet that pocess serenity for beach bathing like the islet of Gak-ang and Pontod.Then, the municipality of Dauis have 12 barangays.
These, are Biking, Bingag, San Isidro (Canlongon), Catarman, Dao, Mayacabac, Poblacion, Songculan, Tabalong, Tinago, Totolan and Mariveles
