Bohol Circle Organization

11/02/2022

It is with the utmost excitement that I share that Bohol Circle Immigrant Park is coming to fruition. The Alameda City Council confirmed this evening, on Tuesday, November 1st, that the waterfront park on 5th Street in Alameda Landing will be named after Bohol Circle.

Tonight is the end of a very long journey, one that encompasses the very spirit in which Bohol Circle was created: perseverance, community, and resilience. There are several people to appreciate for the success of this huge endeavor namely: Bob Balandra, Cynthia Bonta, Gary Cagaanan, and Jon Philip Abello Jr. for starting the journey several years ago that I am honored to have finished. Thank you so much Cynthia for guiding me in finishing this journey. Additionally, thank you to all the BCI Officers, namely President Myrna Cajilog, for your support.

This park will be the 2nd park in the San Francisco Bay Area to be named in association with the Filipino American community. The first being the Delano Manongs Park in San Jose. It is possible that this is the 1st park to be named after a Filipino organization. This fact still needs to be confirmed by the Filipino American National Historical Society.

The date or time of the ribbon cutting for the park is yet to be planned. We will be working with the Parks and Commissions Committee to organize the event and it will likely be large because of its historic nature. More information about the ribbon cutting will be given as soon as it is decided.

Filipino American History Month ended just a day ago, ending the day before this historic vote. As BCI members, you all are a part of its success. We are the children and grandchildren of the elders who started this organization. It is my hope that while we are able to bask in the success tonight, that we also remember those who have passed and are celebrating with us in heaven.

Thank you all for your support.

-Crystal Faith Sale Cajilog-Espinosa, PsyD

12/22/2021

Bohol is experiencing a calamity-level emergency due to Typhoon Odette (Rai). Please consider donating to help our fellow Boholanos:

Bohol Needs Your Help: Typhoon Raj (Odette) Fundraiser by Bohol Circle Incorporated!

06/07/2018

Please forward to your networks, friends, and families.
Skip the lines for Father's Day and take your parent's to BCI!

12/08/2017

Happy Holidays BCI Members!
It's time for the annual BCI Christmas party! It's a time to come together, eat good food, and celebrate the coming of our Lord! Please share this flyer with your friends and family!

11/22/2017

Join us in celebrating the Holidays!
Saturday, December 9th
Dinner at 5PM
$15 per person

09/05/2017

JOIN US!

05/02/2017

Bohol Circle Inc. will forever be memorialized in Alameda through the er****on of BOHOL CIRCLE LANE in Alameda Landing. The official opening will be in September 2017 for our 81st Anniversary! Congratulations to all the BCI Officers and dedicated Members who made this happen!

11/20/2016

Join us for our annual Christmas Party!
Saturday, December 10th at 5PM at the Bohol Circle Center.
Dinner is at 5PM
Invite all your friends and family!

09/11/2016

We are so honored to be recognized by the Honorable Assemblymember Rob Bonta! Thank you for your leadership and for representing Filipino Americans!

08/18/2016

Last day to buy tickets is Thursday, September 8th!

08/17/2016

Bohol Circle is celebrating its 80th year of inception this September 10th, 2016 at 5PM. It will be held at Oakland's Wedgewood Metropolitan--10051 Doolittle Dr, Oakland, CA 94603.

As many of you know, the idea of Bohol Circle, Inc. was conceived as a result of friends, fellow Boholanos, and the Filipino-American community responding to the deaths of men from the island of Bohol who passed away in the mid-1930’s without any financial resources or assets. Because of the humanitarian efforts of those involved, these men were provided with a respectful and dignified burial. Subsequently, the idea of organizing a club to help in times of need and to foster community among Filipinos gained momentum and materialized through grassroots efforts and the spirit of community.

In 80 years, Bohol Circle has been a site of many milestone events, from annual fiestas to baby showers,a site where Filipino traditions were taught and performed, and a site where great feasts were held. Bohol Circle Inc has been an integral part of many people's lives and has helped to connect individuals and the greater community to our Filipino culture.

You can purchase your tickets online to attend the 80th Anniversary Celebration or sponsor our event by purchasing space in our Souvenir Program where you, your family, or business can include messages, greetings, and pictures.

Check out Bohol Circle 80th Anniversary by Bohol Circle Incorporated!

07/31/2016

Bohol Circle's monthly meeting is today and we will be discussing our upcoming 80th Anniversary party! Need another reason to come to the meeting?

BOHOL CIRCLE IS A POKESTOP AND A LURE WAS JUST DROPPED! Come to the meeting, eat some free Filipino food, and catch them all!