Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko is currently enjoying Boracay Island's white sand beaches. In a series of Twitter posts that started on Monday, Jan. 9, Kazuhiko shared his experiences on the Visayan island, which he described as "a sight to behold." "Its white sand and...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said it is now ready to handle passengers of international flights bound for Kalibo and Caticlan airports in Aklan. BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco has instructed the bureau’s port operations division (POD) to deploy adequate personnel at the two airports to...
ILOILO CITY — With the exception of those going to Boracay Island, inbound travelers to any other part of Aklan no longer need to present a quick response (QR) code to gain entry. “The QR code requirment for all returning Aklanons and travellers is hereby lifted,” said newly installed Aklan...
Local officials of Aklan have been asked to explain why the number of tourists in Boracay exceeded the maximum carrying capacity during the Holy Week, The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said on Wednesday, April 20. In a news briefing, DILG Undersecretary Epimaco Densing...
Affordable and quality food will help the world-renowned Boracay Island sustain businesses and livelihood of locals, aspiring vice president Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan said as he vowed to push the agenda if elected. Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan (Photo courtesy of the KIKO-LENI 2022)...
In case she is elected president, Vice President Leni Robredo said she will not sign into law the bill creating the Boracay Island Development Authority or BIDA Bill if it comes up for approval during her watch. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) Robredo expressed her opposition to the...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is eyeing the completion of rehabilitation of the Boracay Island by June 2022. According to DENR Sec. Roy Cimatu, water quality in Boracay beaches has significantly improved since its rehabilitation started in 2018. Water samples in 2018...
The provincial government of Aklan is planning to lift the RT-PCR test requirement for fully vaccinated tourists visiting Boracay Island by next month, Governor Florencio Miraflores said on Friday, Oct. 22. Kids swim at the famous beach front of Boracay Island when the country’s most famous beach...
The Commission on Audit has flagged the implementation of the Solid Waste Management Program of popular tourist destination Boracay island. Boracay Island State auditors raised serious issues on the implementation of the SWMP after conducting a special audit on the collection and utilization of the...
Opposition Senator Leila de Lima has urged the Senate to investigate the lifting of the moratorium on the opening of casinos in the recently rehabilitated Boracay island and the Duterte administration’s policy of allowing a Chinese company to put-up an integrated casino-resort project in the...
The Duterte administration finds world-famous Boracay island not a goldmine for more funds to support government’s COVID-19 response but as a rich source of campaign funds for 2022. Casino House Deputy Minority Leader and Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate said President Duterte’s decision...
Senator Leila de Lima has urged the government to allow Aklanons govern Boracay island and allow its local government to spearhead reforms and rehabilitation of the famous tourist destination. De Lima said she fears the bill that seeks to create a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC)...
