The University of Bohol and the local government unit of Maribojoc recently entered into a memorandum of agreement on eco-tourism project of the municipality.In a fitting ceremony held at Maribojoc municipal hall last July 31, 2008 , Atty David B. Tirol, University President and Mayor Leoncio Evasco, Jr. of the Municipality of Maribojoc formally signed the memorandum of agreement concerning the Bulok-Bulok Spring Development Project at Sitio Cayaman, Barangay Jandig, Maribojoc, Bohol.
Under the agreement, both institutions aim to transform the Bulok-Bulok spring from a mere source of water into an Eco-Adventure Site. The project is designed to help uplift the economy of local residents thru various income generating activities relative to the eco-adventure project, and to promote an environment-conscious eco-tourism for Maribojoc.
The community involvement projects in Maribojoc is under the auspices of the University of Bohol Community Development Project Incorporated (UBCDFI) chaired by Dr. Gloria T. Casabal, Civic Welfare Training Service headed by Lt. Lino Garsuta and Community Extension Services Office headed by Mrs. Gina Lopena.
To note, the university has been doing good in bridging the school to the communities. At present eight communities in the towns of Bilar, Sevilla, Loboc and Maribojoc have been served. with funding grants from the Philippine Australian Community Assistance Project. (PACAP).
(By: Leo Armando B. Boncales, UB Public Relations Officer)
