The Municipal Tourism Office of Boljoon, Cebu, has issued a critical warning to tourists following reports of online booking scams. The office is urging visitors to transact only through the official and legitimate Facebook pages of accredited resorts in the municipality.
Official List of Verified Resorts Released
In a Facebook post on Sunday, December 28, 2025, the tourism office published a list of verified and authorized resort pages. The move is part of their commitment to promote safe and responsible tourism. The public is strongly advised not to send payments to any unverified accounts.
Based on the post, the legitimate and accredited resorts in Boljoon are:
- SeTu Divespot and Resort
- Beachfront Hostel
- Dive Spot Asia
- Jaynet Oceanview Resort
- Leuchttrum Resort
- OHANA Mountain Resort & Campsite
- Granada Beach Resort
- Palanas By The Sea
- Cebu Club Fort Med Resort
Fake Page Outnumbers Legitimate One
This advisory comes just days after the tourism office flagged a fake Facebook page impersonating "SeTu Divespot" in a post on Monday, December 22. Authorities revealed that many have already fallen victim to scams through this fraudulent account.
A concerning discovery was that the fake page had garnered more followers than the legitimate one, significantly increasing the risk of deception. The tourism office explicitly stated that the fake page is not associated with the real resort and has been used to scam numerous individuals.
Call for Vigilance and Public Cooperation
The Boljoon Tourism Office reminds everyone to remain extremely cautious when making online reservations. They emphasize that bookings should only be made through pages officially managed by the resorts, which consistently display updated and accurate information.
During the initial warning, the office asked the public to refrain from booking or sending money through the fake page. They also requested netizens to report the fraudulent account to prevent further victims. Officials encouraged sharing the advisory to inform other potential tourists about this scam.
This proactive warning underscores the local government's ongoing efforts to safeguard visitors and enhance Boljoon's reputation as a secure and responsible tourism destination.
