7. Blood Compact Monument (Sandugo)
Commemorating the very first treaty between Filipinos and Spaniards, the Blood Compact Monument features life-sized statues sculpted by National Artist and Boholano, Napoleon Abueva. The “Sandugo” between Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Datu Sikatuna in 1565 marked the friendship, and later colonization, of the Filipinos under the Spaniards.
- Type: Monument
- Location: JP Inting Street, Tagbilaran City, Bohol
- Budget: FREE
- Operation Hours: 24 hours
- Activities To Do:
– Be awed by how real-to-life the statues are. Aside from being amazed, you might learn a thing or two about art.
– Take wacky photos with the statues! You could pretend you’re BFFs with Datu Sikatuna while drinking from one of the goblets. - Don’t Miss: Aside from the statues, the site also offers an expansive view of Bohol and the Chocolate Hills.
- Travel Tip: Souvenir shops also line the area. You can go pasalubong shopping after your stop at the Blood Compact Monument.
- How to Get There
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