The Philippine National Police of Malay, Aklan has set a target for zero crime rate during the commemoration of All Saints Day and All Souls Day this weekend.
Police Senior Inspector Reynante Jomocan, Malay police chief, said that they will put up police assistance desks both in Caticlan and in Malay cemeteries to ensure peaceful commemoration.
"We have already mapped out security plans. We also had made coordination meetings with the security guards of the Caticlan Jetty Port for our security preparations," said Jomocan.
Aside from those people who are flocking cemeteries, the Malay Police is also providing police assistance to both foreign and local tourists coming to Boracay to take vacation.(
Miyerkules, Oktubre 29, 2014
Biyernes, Oktubre 24, 2014
Traffic code hopes to minimize traffic in Boracay
A traffic code to be implemented soon hopes to minimize the worsening traffic condition in this resort island.
Cezar Ocson Jr., senior officer of the Malay Transportation Regulation, said that they are now on the final stage of the proposed traffic code. The code hopes to be implemented before the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) hosting in Boracay in 2015.
"Among those stipulated (in the code) is the putting up of limit of service vehicles of each resort depending on the capability of the hotel," he said
It was gathered that several hotels here are intending to buy more service vehicles because of the increasing number of tourist arrivals.
Aside from tourists vehicles, to be regulated also are those delivery vehicles operating in Boracay.
Oczon said they have been receiving concerns on traffic condition for the APEC.
Cezar Ocson Jr., senior officer of the Malay Transportation Regulation, said that they are now on the final stage of the proposed traffic code. The code hopes to be implemented before the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) hosting in Boracay in 2015.
"Among those stipulated (in the code) is the putting up of limit of service vehicles of each resort depending on the capability of the hotel," he said
It was gathered that several hotels here are intending to buy more service vehicles because of the increasing number of tourist arrivals.
Aside from tourists vehicles, to be regulated also are those delivery vehicles operating in Boracay.
Oczon said they have been receiving concerns on traffic condition for the APEC.
Huwebes, Oktubre 23, 2014
Life story of indigenous people in Boracay an inspiration
The National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) considers the life stories of aetas in this resort island an inspiration to many.
Atty. Leonor Quintayo, chairperson of the NCIP, said that they have been telling indigenous communities around the country about the struggles and on how the aeta's triumph in this resort island.
Like in many other indigenous communities, aeta's here struggled to have a land they could call their own. After several years of struggle and killings of some of their colleagues, the government finally gave them what they have been asking for.
"The government has given aeta's Certificate of Ancestral Domain, However, the government could not sustain them without the cooperation of the Catholic Church, different organizations and the civil society," said Quintayo.
Quintayo also urges aetas to continue their struggle to inspire other indigenous people to be vigilant and cooperate with the government.
Atty. Leonor Quintayo, chairperson of the NCIP, said that they have been telling indigenous communities around the country about the struggles and on how the aeta's triumph in this resort island.
Like in many other indigenous communities, aeta's here struggled to have a land they could call their own. After several years of struggle and killings of some of their colleagues, the government finally gave them what they have been asking for.
"The government has given aeta's Certificate of Ancestral Domain, However, the government could not sustain them without the cooperation of the Catholic Church, different organizations and the civil society," said Quintayo.
Quintayo also urges aetas to continue their struggle to inspire other indigenous people to be vigilant and cooperate with the government.
Biyernes, Oktubre 17, 2014
TIEZA to address flooding before APEC
The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has expressed commitment to finish their drainage infrastructure project before the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in April 2015.
Representing TIEZA, Engineer Giovanni Rullan said that it is a huge undertaking but it is their duty to work on it.
The absence of drainage system in this resort island has been blamed for flooding woes during heavy rains. These turnoff tourists coming to Boracay.
"We will be coordinating with the Boracay Redevelopment Task Force, Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in this endeavor," said Rullan.
Currently, the TIEZA needs to put up pipes connecting to the existing drainage at Bolabog beach before their drainage could be operational.
Meanwhile, the Boracxay Redevelopment Task Force said it will remove the wind and bamboo wave breakers before "amihan" comes.
Both the wind and wave breakers have been installed by the resorts in coordination with the task force to protect the beach area during "habagat" season.
Earlier, the Philippines Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) alerted the residents to prepare for the coming of the amihan season.
Representing TIEZA, Engineer Giovanni Rullan said that it is a huge undertaking but it is their duty to work on it.
The absence of drainage system in this resort island has been blamed for flooding woes during heavy rains. These turnoff tourists coming to Boracay.
"We will be coordinating with the Boracay Redevelopment Task Force, Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in this endeavor," said Rullan.
Currently, the TIEZA needs to put up pipes connecting to the existing drainage at Bolabog beach before their drainage could be operational.
Meanwhile, the Boracxay Redevelopment Task Force said it will remove the wind and bamboo wave breakers before "amihan" comes.
Both the wind and wave breakers have been installed by the resorts in coordination with the task force to protect the beach area during "habagat" season.
Earlier, the Philippines Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) alerted the residents to prepare for the coming of the amihan season.
Huwebes, Oktubre 16, 2014
Malay council to probe party boat in Boracay
The Sanguniang Bayan of Malay will investigate the operation of a party boat in this resort island.
Malay Councilor Jupiter Gallenero said Thursday that he received report that the boat operates with an acoustic band and serving liquor among their clients.
"There is a danger on this since a tourist may get drunk and encounter accident while at the party boat," said Gallenero.
Another concern that the Council wanted to determine is the possibility that some of their tourists may throw garbage at the sea. The party boat also operates in an island hopping manner.
"We also do not know who is the operator of the said party boat," he added.
The Malay Council has ordered the Municipal Auxiliary Police to keep an eye on the operation of the said boat.
Malay Councilor Jupiter Gallenero said Thursday that he received report that the boat operates with an acoustic band and serving liquor among their clients.
"There is a danger on this since a tourist may get drunk and encounter accident while at the party boat," said Gallenero.
Another concern that the Council wanted to determine is the possibility that some of their tourists may throw garbage at the sea. The party boat also operates in an island hopping manner.
"We also do not know who is the operator of the said party boat," he added.
The Malay Council has ordered the Municipal Auxiliary Police to keep an eye on the operation of the said boat.
Martes, Oktubre 14, 2014
Chinese tourists continue to flock to Boracay
Chinese tourists still continue to flock Boracay despite the travel ban imposed by their government.
Niven Maquirang, jetty port administrator, said that Chinese tourists continue to be on the top three list of tourists who visited Boracay from January to September this year.
Maquirang said that Chinese tourists come in as walk in tourists. Majority of the Chinese tourists came from Hong Kong.
From January to September this year, South Koreans remain first with 191,061, followed by China with 156,188, and Taiwanese third with 36,011.
Meanwhile, Ben Mobo, manager of the West Cove Resort said that they were able to rescue two Chinese tourists from drowning Saturday.
Mobo said that their hotel staff saw two tourists floating in the sea for several minutes.
"These prompted our staff to come near them and discovered that they were victims of drowning incident," said Mobo in an interview.
"Though already weak, they told us that they were thrown overboard while the Paraw was sailing due to bad weather," he added.
Niven Maquirang, jetty port administrator, said that Chinese tourists continue to be on the top three list of tourists who visited Boracay from January to September this year.
Maquirang said that Chinese tourists come in as walk in tourists. Majority of the Chinese tourists came from Hong Kong.
From January to September this year, South Koreans remain first with 191,061, followed by China with 156,188, and Taiwanese third with 36,011.
Meanwhile, Ben Mobo, manager of the West Cove Resort said that they were able to rescue two Chinese tourists from drowning Saturday.
Mobo said that their hotel staff saw two tourists floating in the sea for several minutes.
"These prompted our staff to come near them and discovered that they were victims of drowning incident," said Mobo in an interview.
"Though already weak, they told us that they were thrown overboard while the Paraw was sailing due to bad weather," he added.
Lunes, Oktubre 13, 2014
Experts urge protection of PHL coral reefs
A Filipina climate change expert urged local government officials and residents here to make an effort in protecting the Philippines' coral reefs.
In an interview, Dr. Rosa Perez, who is also the author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), said a lot of Filipinos still do not know the importance of coral reefs.
Because of the global warming, it warms the sea water which causes an effect to the coral reefs. Perez said that at least 25 percent of the country's remaining coral reefs are already damaged.
"The local government including the residents and the fishermen should work hand in hand in coming up with a conscious effort in saving the coral reefs. The local government should also craft policies for the protection of the coral reefs," said Perez.
Coral reefs serve as habitat of many marine species especially fish.
For his part, Jose Rodriguez of the Sangkalikasan Producers Cooperative (SPC), said coral reefs in Boracay are slowly being destroyed by the proliferation of the crown of thorns.
"Before, we thought the the problem on crown of thorns will be eradicated if the rainy season comes. However, crown of thorns are more persistent nowadays compared to previous years," he said.
Rodriguez said that among the contributing factors to the proliferation of the crown of thorns were climate change, high nutrient content of nitrogen and from the sewage septic tank as Boracay is entirely made of limestone. I also suspect storm sewage discharge and garbage dump seepage," said Rodriguez.
The SPC together with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and several volunteers have committed to manually conduct marine clean up against crown of thorns before the year ends.
In an interview, Dr. Rosa Perez, who is also the author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), said a lot of Filipinos still do not know the importance of coral reefs.
Because of the global warming, it warms the sea water which causes an effect to the coral reefs. Perez said that at least 25 percent of the country's remaining coral reefs are already damaged.
"The local government including the residents and the fishermen should work hand in hand in coming up with a conscious effort in saving the coral reefs. The local government should also craft policies for the protection of the coral reefs," said Perez.
Coral reefs serve as habitat of many marine species especially fish.
For his part, Jose Rodriguez of the Sangkalikasan Producers Cooperative (SPC), said coral reefs in Boracay are slowly being destroyed by the proliferation of the crown of thorns.
"Before, we thought the the problem on crown of thorns will be eradicated if the rainy season comes. However, crown of thorns are more persistent nowadays compared to previous years," he said.
Rodriguez said that among the contributing factors to the proliferation of the crown of thorns were climate change, high nutrient content of nitrogen and from the sewage septic tank as Boracay is entirely made of limestone. I also suspect storm sewage discharge and garbage dump seepage," said Rodriguez.
The SPC together with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and several volunteers have committed to manually conduct marine clean up against crown of thorns before the year ends.
Huwebes, Oktubre 9, 2014
Miyerkules, Oktubre 8, 2014
Construction moratorium lifted in Boracay
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has lifted the moratorium of construction in world-famous beach destination of Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan.
Heherson Alvarez of the Aklan Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) said that the said move is in coordination with both the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the local government of Malay, Aklan.
“With this development, the DOT and the local government of Malay will clarify the roles of each agency,” said Alvarez.
Last year, the DENR implemented the moratorium order after the Aquino administration declared Boracay a critical habitat.
Since then, the government has enforced a series of demolitions of illegal structures along the white beach.
Meanwhile, DENR now requires residential areas to apply for a permit in constructing a new structure.
“This new system may eventually transform into the possibility of giving out land titles to the residents in the near future,” added Alvarez.
The Supreme Court has previously declared Boracay as a government property.
Heherson Alvarez of the Aklan Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) said that the said move is in coordination with both the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the local government of Malay, Aklan.
“With this development, the DOT and the local government of Malay will clarify the roles of each agency,” said Alvarez.
Last year, the DENR implemented the moratorium order after the Aquino administration declared Boracay a critical habitat.
Since then, the government has enforced a series of demolitions of illegal structures along the white beach.
Meanwhile, DENR now requires residential areas to apply for a permit in constructing a new structure.
“This new system may eventually transform into the possibility of giving out land titles to the residents in the near future,” added Alvarez.
The Supreme Court has previously declared Boracay as a government property.
Martes, Oktubre 7, 2014
More Boracay dev’ts seen
More infrastructures are expected to rise here now that the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has lifted the moratorium on new constructions.
A “new system” for the granting of construction permits, however, will be in place, an officer of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office said.
The DENR, Department of Tourism and the municipal government of Malay will meet this week to discuss plans in light of the construction freeze lift.
They will “clarify the agencies’ roles in the development of Boracay,” said forester Heherson Alvarez.
“In the past,” said Alvarez, also a representative of DENR’s Environmental Management Bureau in Aklan, “there had been misunderstandings with regard to our respective policies.”
Under the new system, he said, “DENR will require residential areas to apply for a permit if they want to construct a new building.”
Alvarez said this system may also eventually lead to the distribution of land titles to the residents but did not explain how.
DENR enforced the moratorium last year after the government declared Boracay a “critical habitat.”
The government has since demolished illegal structures at the beachfront.
Environmental advocates believe the demolitions helped the island resort’s ecology to recuperate from damage caused by constructions.
DENR lifted the moratorium last week./
A “new system” for the granting of construction permits, however, will be in place, an officer of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office said.
The DENR, Department of Tourism and the municipal government of Malay will meet this week to discuss plans in light of the construction freeze lift.
They will “clarify the agencies’ roles in the development of Boracay,” said forester Heherson Alvarez.
“In the past,” said Alvarez, also a representative of DENR’s Environmental Management Bureau in Aklan, “there had been misunderstandings with regard to our respective policies.”
Under the new system, he said, “DENR will require residential areas to apply for a permit if they want to construct a new building.”
Alvarez said this system may also eventually lead to the distribution of land titles to the residents but did not explain how.
DENR enforced the moratorium last year after the government declared Boracay a “critical habitat.”
The government has since demolished illegal structures at the beachfront.
Environmental advocates believe the demolitions helped the island resort’s ecology to recuperate from damage caused by constructions.
DENR lifted the moratorium last week./
No definite rule for Commercial Sea Planes in Boracay
There is no definite policy yet on the operation of commercial sea planes in this resort island.
Malay mayor John Yap said that he has already received notifications from the two different airline companies proposing for the operation of commercial sea planes.
"I already rejected one company because they are using an old sea plane. The other says they are using a modern technology and I have yet to see their presentation," said Yap.
The local government of Malay has rejected the operation of the sea planes because it may pollute the sea in this resort island.
Heherson Alvarez of the Aklan Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office said a thorough study is still needed in this resort island for the possible operation of commercial sea planes.
"If it is viable, we may also consider other nearby coastal areas for the possibility of the operation of commercial sea planes. A new zoning ordinance maybe required for it," Alvarez said.
Malay mayor John Yap said that he has already received notifications from the two different airline companies proposing for the operation of commercial sea planes.
"I already rejected one company because they are using an old sea plane. The other says they are using a modern technology and I have yet to see their presentation," said Yap.
The local government of Malay has rejected the operation of the sea planes because it may pollute the sea in this resort island.
Heherson Alvarez of the Aklan Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office said a thorough study is still needed in this resort island for the possible operation of commercial sea planes.
"If it is viable, we may also consider other nearby coastal areas for the possibility of the operation of commercial sea planes. A new zoning ordinance maybe required for it," Alvarez said.
Biyernes, Oktubre 3, 2014
Intensity 4
This resort island has experienced Intensity 4 earthquake according to PHIVOLCS in an earthquake incident happened Friday at 4:05 pm
Tourists using regular sunscreens destroy coral reefs in Boracay
The Sangkalikasan Producers Cooperative (SPC) warns tourists coming
to this resort island that it is destructive to corals if they use
regular sunscreens on their skins.
Jose Rodriguez of the SPC said that they are only re-echoing the warning made by international conservationist as most regular sunscreens contain ingredients that are toxic to corals.
Earlier, the Amazons of the Oceans warned the Philippines that it is part of the so-called Coral Triangle. Aside from the Philippines, countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia are part of the Coral Triangle.
In his article, researcher Allard Marx said that although regular sunscreens protect us from harm it has titanium dioxide and zinc oxide react with UV light to create Hydrogen Peroxide, this can set off viral epidemics in the algae that coral polyps feed on.
"As the algae dies, the coral have nothing left to eat. Eventually it bleaches and dies too. This richochets up the food chain, affecting other creatures that rely on the reef for food, shelter and to spawn," the researcher said.
The Coral Triangle is considered as the underwater equivalent of the Amazons.
The Amazons of the Ocean said that at least ten percent of the corals in the three countries died due to massive use of most of the regular sunscreens by the tourists.
"I am all agree to the said study," Rodriguez said.
Jose Rodriguez of the SPC said that they are only re-echoing the warning made by international conservationist as most regular sunscreens contain ingredients that are toxic to corals.
Earlier, the Amazons of the Oceans warned the Philippines that it is part of the so-called Coral Triangle. Aside from the Philippines, countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia are part of the Coral Triangle.
In his article, researcher Allard Marx said that although regular sunscreens protect us from harm it has titanium dioxide and zinc oxide react with UV light to create Hydrogen Peroxide, this can set off viral epidemics in the algae that coral polyps feed on.
"As the algae dies, the coral have nothing left to eat. Eventually it bleaches and dies too. This richochets up the food chain, affecting other creatures that rely on the reef for food, shelter and to spawn," the researcher said.
The Coral Triangle is considered as the underwater equivalent of the Amazons.
The Amazons of the Ocean said that at least ten percent of the corals in the three countries died due to massive use of most of the regular sunscreens by the tourists.
"I am all agree to the said study," Rodriguez said.
Huwebes, Oktubre 2, 2014
BORACAY BEGGARS FACE PENALTIES
Begging in popular world beach destination Boracay Island in Malay,
Aklan may soon be penalized. The Malay municipal council is eyeing
imposition of penalties against mendicants. Malay Councilor Rowen
Aguirre said some crime incidents are attributed to beggars, who may be
working with crime syndicates in looking for possible victims. He
expressed alarm that this probability will definitely impact negatively
on tourists. Aguirre said the town council wants to hear the side of the
Commission on Human Rights (CHR) before passing a resolution on the
matter
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