ILOILO CITY – The local government of Malay, Aklan reminded tourists at world-famous Boracay Island that loud music and rowdy parties are not allowed on Good Friday. THE iconic Willy’s Rock at world-famous Boracay Island has a grotto with Virgin Mary. (Tara Yap) This yearly ban is implemented...
ILOILO CITY – A Holy Week cleanup drive is underway in Boracay Island. ONE of the participating groups in the clean-up drive at world-famous Boracay Island on Maundy Thursday, April 6, 2023. (Malay-Boracay Tourism Office) “A successful day towards environmental sustainability and a greener way...
The first ever cruise terminal in the Philippines is now under construction and is expected to open in October this year, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) disclosed on Tuesday, April 4. PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said the project, which is located in Barangay Jubang in Dapa,...
GENERAL LUNA, Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte – The Department of Public Works and Highways-Caraga has completed the widening of the Junction National Road-Antipolo-Tuboran-Quezon-Mabini Road on this island. In a progress report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, Regional Director Pol delos...
BATANGAS – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)-Batangas released a maritime advisory allowing the resumption of leisure activities along coastal waters of Verde Island on Saturday, March 25. The advisory released at around 8 a.m. on March 25 cited the prompt response of the PCG, local government...
Batangas 2nd district Rep. Gerville Luistro wants to tap into the the Filipinos' "bayanihan spirit" in the race to save the Verde Island Passage (VIP) from the oil spill. “It is time for us to unite in bayanihan and be aggressive in containing and cleaning up the oil spill," Luistro said in a...
SANTA ANA, Cagayan – The Philippine Coast Guard rescued four crew of a distressed motor banca struck by a dolphin in the sea off Palaui Island here on Monday, March 20. The M/B Kiray was traversing the vicinity waters 20 nautical miles north of Palaui Island enroute to Babuyan Claro when its...
ILOILO CITY – Ten surviving veterans of World War II were honored during the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Panay, Guimaras, and Romblon Islands last week. WORLD War II veterans were honored during the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Panay, Guimaras, and Romblon Islands over the...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC)- Calabarzon (Region 4-A or the Cavite, Laguna, Rizal, Batangas, and Quezon area) is taking proactive measures as the oil slick from the sunken MT Princess Empress in the sea of Oriental Mindoro threatens to...
ILOILO CITY – World-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province was cited as the 5th Best Island Destination in Asia in the 2023 DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Award. The Department of Tourism (DOT) said the award will boost tourism recovery not only in Aklan but also in Western Visayas....
The weakening of the northeast monsoon, locally referred to as amihan. May result in the oil spill reaching Verde Island Passage and the coastal areas of Batangas, experts from the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute said. The Verde Island Passage (VIP), is dubbed as the global...
The proposed measure creating the Negros Island Region (NIR)--a pipe dream of Negrense solons--was approved on third and final reading by the House of Representatives on Monday afternoon, March 6. (Wikipedia) Garnering 290 affirmative votes during nominal voting was House Bill (HB) No. 7355,...
