(PSA) The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the provincial government of Aklan for the conduct of the Birth Registration Project for marginalized communities in the province. The project is in line with the efforts of PSA to further intensify the...
KIDS swim at the famous beach front in Boracay Island when the country’s most famous beach destination reopened to local tourists last October. (Tara Yap) ILOILO CITY – To stop the spread of COVID-19, swimming and any other water-related activities in Boracay Island and the rest of the coastal...
Some members of the Boracay Ati Tribe have received their student driver license from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to help open more livelihood opportunities for them. (Photo from Department of Transportation) ** The distribution of licenses is part of the outreach program of the Land...
Employment and tourism opportunities are expected to flourish in the province of Aklan following the inauguration of the upgraded Kalibo International Airport (KIA), Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur P. Tugade said. DOTr Secretary Arthur P. Tugade during the formal inauguration...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued six fishermen in a suspenseful operation after they were left stranded aboard three distressed fishing bancas amid the onslaught of tropical storm (TS) “Dante” in Nabas, Aklan on Thursday, June 3. In an incident report, the PCG identified the rescued...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued three local fishermen onboard a distressed motorbanca off Boracay Island in Aklan on Friday, May 7. In an incident report, the PCG said the fishermen encountered an engine trouble after they went to fish in the vicinity waters of Sitio Diniwid. The fishermen...
Once vaccination is in full swing, we can finally have a taste of our 7,640-flavored country again, but keep pandemic protocols in place until further notice The health crisis has robbed us of everything we love, from the mere act of breathing to our very livelihoods, even the freedom to live full...
But wise words from tourism chief Berna Romulo-Puyat as domestic travel resumes: Have a safe trip! WELL Flight and hospitality staff strictly enforce Covid-19 safety precautions Boracay has reopened to domestic travel since the start of this month. Staying home is still the best way to protect...
Straws, cups, utensils, and even plates – these are just some of the home essentials we could not share to another individual for sanitation and health reasons. With the pandemic, these utensils need to come in handy and reusable to one person, especially at work. Banana leaf sheaths, locally...
