Bohol Business Park (BBP), is an under-construction, mixed-use 7-hectare (17-acre) business park and development in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines.[1] The business park is designed to accommodate and attract BPO and IT locators. Built within the site of the former Tagbilaran City Airport, the business district will house call centers, commercial establishments, IT business establishments, and other establishments.[2] A convention center is also being proposed to be established also within the former Tagbilaran Airport site.[3][4]

Bohol Business Park
Business district
CountryPhilippines
RegionCentral Visayas
ProvinceBohol
CityTagbilaran City
Area
 • Total7 ha (17 acres)

The Bohol Business Park broke ground on May 15, 2024, and the first BPO building is set to commence operations by the first or last quarter of 2025.[5][6]

History

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The Bohol Business Park was first proposed back in 2018 by former Boholano Governor Edgar Chatto after the closure of the former Tagbilaran Airport. The mixed-use development was planned to include commercial spaces and entertainment centers such as a convention center and coliseum, and spanning 28 hectares in size.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Udtohan @leoudtohanINQ, Leo (2024-05-23). "Old Tagbilaran airport to be transformed into call center". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  2. ^ Island, Bohol (2024-05-17). "Bohol Business Park: a runway of opportunities". BOHOL ISLAND NEWS. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  3. ^ "Convention center, IT Park eyed at old Tagbilaran Airport". Bohol Chronicle. 14 November 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Construction of Bohol Business Park underway". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  5. ^ "Bohol Business Park for more employment". BOHOLCHRONICLE.COM.PH. 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  6. ^ Tribune, The Bohol (2024-05-19). "Bohol Business Park ushers new era of economic opportunities". Bohol Tribune. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  7. ^ "Bohol Business Park eyed at old airport". BOHOLCHRONICLE.COM.PH. 2018-12-09. Retrieved 2024-06-21.