BORACAY—The local government of Aklan is urging the national government to allocate approximately ₱2 billion to fund its proposed cruise ship port at the world-famous Boracay, aiming to replenish foreign arrivals that have recently seen a decline. Aklan Governor Jose Enrique Miraflores told...
ILOILO CITY – Aklan Gov. Jose Enrique “Joen” Miraflores lauded the public-private partnerships (PPPs) sealed to construct the new passenger building of Caticlan (Boracay) Airport in Malay town. “The construction of this passenger terminal is a powerful symbol of what is possible when the...
ILOILO CITY – The provincial government of Aklan recently enacted an Anti-Discrimination Ordinance. “This is a strong move to protect every Aklanon from unfair treatment and exclusion,” said Gov. Jose Enrique “Joen” Miraflores after signing General Ordinance No. 2025-003. The ordinance...
ILOILO CITY – Philippine National Police chief Gen. Nicolas D. Torre III is set to review the rape-slay of a Slovakian tourist at world-famous Boracay Island and the murder of veteran journalist Juan “Johnny” Dayang, which are two unsolved cases in Aklan province. “I will review it. I will...
ILOILO CITY – The Police Regional Office-6 announced that four suspects have been charged for the rape and murder of Slovakian tourist Michaela Mickova at world-famous Boracay Island on March 12. Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, PRO-6 director, confirmed that four suspects were involved in the...
ILOILO CITY – The family of slain veteran journalist Juan “Johnny” Dayang decried statements made by the police that his April 29 murder in Kalibo town, Aklan province is already a “cleared” case. “Johnny Dayang stood for truth, public service, and press freedom. His assassination is...
ILOILO CITY – The native Ati people have opposed the proposed bridge project at world-famous Boracay Island. In a statement and a video, they joined other sectors in opposing the proposed construction of a bridge that would link the resort island into mainland Malay town of Aklan province. They...
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine National Police maintained on Monday that world-famous Boracay Island remains safe amid the attack on the son and nephew of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada by three young men over the weekend. a“The safety and security of both tourists and locals remain a top priority,” said...
ILOILO CITY – The son and nephew of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada were mauled by residents of world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. Sen. Estrada confirmed that his son, Julian Ejercito, and nephew Jefferelly Vitug, were assaulted on Saturday, May 24. The senator went to Boracay and...
ILOILO CITY — The son of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada was physically assaulted by three young men while vacationing at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. The local police confirmed the incident, but did not release any specific details. Radyo Todo Aklan initially reported that the...
ILOILO CITY – Four people were killed and 11 were injured in two road crashes in the provinces of Aklan and Antique on Monday morning, May 19. Three of the four fatalities were in New Washington town in Aklan. The victims were identified as Dr. Beonify dela Cruz Opinion, a teacher at Aklan State...
ILOILO CITY — The Miraflores and Marquez families retained power in Aklan as their political slate known as “Tibyog Aklan” emerged triumphant in the May 12 polls. WINNING Aklan provincial officials have been proclaimed. They are congressman-elect Florencio 'Joeben ' Miraflores of...
