ILOILO CITY – People in Aklan province are supporting local government officials over the proposed Boracay bridge project. Last May 27, Aklan Gov. Jose Enrique “Joen” Miraflores announced that San Miguel Corp. (SMC) President and Chief Executive Ramon Ang told him and Aklan second district...
ILOILO CITY—Uncertainty loomed over the P7.78-billion Boracay bridge project after two conflicting pronouncements were issued. Residents and stakeholders in Malay town and the rest of Aklan province are awaiting if San Miguel Corp. (SMC) will continue with the proposed 2.54-kilometer bridge...
ILOILO CITY – San Miguel Corp. (SMC) has backed out of the proposed 2.54-kilometer bridge project in world-famous Boracay Island. “Hindi na itutuloy ang Boracay bridge (The Boracay bridge project would no longer proceed),” said Aklan Gov. Jose Enrique “Joen” Miraflores during a...
ILOILO CITY – Calls for justice were renewed a year after the murder of veteran journalist Juan “Johnny” Dayang in Kalibo, Aklan. Noel Cabobos of Aklan News Channel said Dayang’s family, friends, and colleagues are tirelessly still seeking justice. The 89-year-old Dayang was shot and killed...
ILOILO CITY – Aklan is celebrating its 70th anniversary as a province. Gov. Jose Enrique “Joen” Miraflores led a series of activities, including Aklan Day, on Saturday, April 25. One of the highlights was the wreath-laying ceremony at the statue of Godofredo P. Ramos, the “Father of...
ILOILO CITY – Reverend Fr. Cyril Buhayan Villareal was installed as the new bishop of the Diocese of Kalibo in Aklan province. “I promise that I will do my best to be a good shepherd to you – a shepherd who listens to you and who cares for you; a shepherd who will pray for you; a shepherd who...
ILOILO CITY – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Aklan said the awarding by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) of the P7.78-billion bridge project linking world-famous Boracay Island to mainland Malay town is against the will of the people. “The continued pursuit of the Boracay...
ILOILO CITY – The multi-sector group Boracay Foundation Inc. (BFI) has asked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to intervene and halt the proposed bridge project for world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town in Aklan province. “We respectfully urge your intervention to halt any movement toward...
ILOILO CITY – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (Provincial Board) of Aklan has denounced the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for awarding a bridge project in Boracay Island to San Miguel Holdings Corp. (SMHC) despite massive opposition. The Aklan Provincial Board unanimously passed a...
ILOILO CITY – Suspected shabu was discovered in a bundle of kangkong (water spinach) in a district jail in Kalibo, the provincial capital of Aklan province, on Easter Sunday. Authorities found the contraband from a 17-year-old boy delivering ingredients for sinigang (Filipino sour soup) during an...
The Miss Universe Philippines (MUP) Organization confirmed the removal of an official candidate from this year 's competition lineup. While the organization has yet to disclose the candidate 's identity, pageant fans suspect that Miss Universe Philippines Kalibo, Aklan, Imelda...
ILOILO CITY – The Land Transportation Office-6 has officially issued a show-cause order (SCO) against the driver of a Suzuki van for hitting and injuring a student who was crossing a pedestrian lane in front of Estancia Elementary School on Osmeña Ave. i n Kalibo, Aklan earlier this month. “A...
