ILOILO CITY – Five years after the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte implemented a land reform program in Boracay in 2018, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) has issued a resolution that land on the world-famous resort-island is not suitable for farming. CHILDREN from the...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced that chartered flights for Chinese tourists bound for Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province have resumed. CHINESE tourists arrive at the Kalibo International Airport via a chartered flight from China. They visited Boracay Island. ...
ILOILO CITY – A mobile app was recently launched by the local government of Malay, Aklan and its partners called Project Big A: Boracay Information Guide App to ensure the safety of tourists visiting world-famous Boracay Island. “This innovation project includes information that will maximize...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is validating the initiative of a water company to turn wastewater at world-famous Boracay Island into organic fertilizer. A TEAM from the High Value Crops Development Program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) validates biosolids, the organic...
Burgers made with 100 percent beef patties and brioche buns By Danah Gutierrez Burgers, beachfront, and breathtaking views—there’s a reason Jammers has been a go-to spot for locals and tourists alike. Known for its world-class burgers, chili cheese fries, and 24-hour service, Jammers has become...
ILOILO CITY – Secretary Benhur Abalos of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Black Saturday joined a dive team conducting a follow-up search operation for the missing Ati leader who fell off a fishing boat off the coast of world-famous Boracay Island. DILG Secretary...
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...
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....
A congressman from the home province of popular tourist site Boracay has expressed worries about the environmental impact of the Oriental Mindoro oil spill. According to Aklan 2nd district Rep. Teodorico Haresco Jr., the oil spill that resulted from the sinking of MT Princess Empress last Feb. 28...
ILOILO CITY – An international cruise ship arrived at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province for the first time since the pandemic began. MV Seabourn Encore is the first international cruise ship to visit Boracay Island since the pandemic began in 2020. (Wilmor Abejero...
Formally opening "Live Love Local" at Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay are James Montenegro, country manager of Chroma Hospitality; Carmela Bocanegra, VP for Sales and Marketing at Chroma Hospitality; and Patrick Manthe, general manager of Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay. Chroma Hospitality brings its...
