Dauis
Dauis, officially the Municipality of Dauis, is a municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 53,864 people. The town has many fine beaches, resorts, and a historic church, built in the 17th century. The Hinagdanan Cave is also a draw for tourists.
History
Spanish colonial era
Dauis is among Bohol's oldest municipalities, as evidenced by Chinese artifacts discovered in the 1970s. Although most town records were lost during World War II, church documents confirm the parish was formally established by 1697. The now-ruined stone watchtower was constructed in 1774.The first bridge between the poblacion of Dauis and Mansasa, Tagbilaran, was constructed by Spaniards during their reign, possibly in the 18th century. The bridge is still in place, used as a connection between the two islands. The other bridge was constructed near the old City Hall of Tagbilaran City, crossing towards Totolan. That bridge is known as 'the causeway' and leads as far as Panglao Beach resort about from Tagbilaran.
American colonial era
In 1900, a Spanish leader oversaw the construction of a deep well in Poblacion, which now lies beneath the altar inside the local church. Local residents provided the labor, carrying out the excavation manually with bolos, crowbars, pulleys, and ropes. The well reaches a depth of approximately 30 fathoms and has a diameter of three meters. The site features soil and stones containing limestone rock.On November 15, 1907, Eusebio Circulado was elected the municipal president, but he informed the municipal council that he is ineligible. As a result, a special election was scheduled for April 8, 1908.
In 1914 one author proposed extending a preexisting water pipeline from Tagbilaran to Dauis, since the town had no water supply of its own at the time.
Geography
Dauis is located in the northern part of Panglao Island. It is from Tagbilaran.Barangays
Dauis is politically subdivided into 12 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.Climate
Demographics
Economy
Culture
The town's 18th-century church, is dedicated to La Señora de la Asuncion or Our Lady of the Assumption. The church is believed to have been built of light materials by the first Spanish missionaries in 1697. Since then, the church has gone through several changes.The image of the La Señora de la Asuncion is famed to be miraculous. Faithfuls come from near and far to hike the distance from the city to the site to invoke special petitions or mainly to honor the Patroness. In addition, at the foot of the altar of the church is a well also believed to have healing power. The water tastes fresh, despite the well's proximity to the seashore.
;15 August
The town and all devotees of the La Señora de la Asuncion attend the Patroness' feast day every 15 August. Stories abound of the Patroness' sojourn and blessings. One of the stories tells of a man who found a camiseta in his fishing boat after a lady passenger disembarked. On several occasions, devotees found the Patroness' camiseta full of amorseco. Many believe the Patroness must, on occasions, get down from her pedestal to visit them in their homes and farms. To this day, devotees continue to venerate and pay homage as manifestation of gratitude and appreciation after being healed of their ailments through the camiseta.
;Last Sunday of January
Another fiesta is celebrated last Sunday of January, to commemorate a miracle that happened many years back. It is said that many young girls have seen the lady waving her hands as if bidding them to come near.