The Aklan provincial government on Friday asked tourists coming to Boracay Island, the world-famous resort, to stay safe as the country expects zero casualty from incoming Typhoon Hagupit (local name Ruby).
There should be no boat available starting from 6 p.m. on Friday until Typhoon Ruby passes away, Aklan governor Florencio Miraflores said. Besides, tourists bound to the Kalibo International Airport were advised to stay at Kalibo, the capital of Aklan.
"We were informed that there are three planes scheduled to fly for South Korea Friday night. We advised them to depart early at Boracay before 6 p.m. or they will be stranded," said Miraflores.
"We also advises tourists to coordinate with the Department of Tourism, their travel agencies and continue monitoring the weather, " added Miraflores.
Boracay Island has more than a dozen unique beaches and many coves. Travel website TripAdvisor rated Boracay island as the second best beach destination in the world and the No. 1 in Asia.
Biyernes, Disyembre 5, 2014
BFI to hold ‘Xmas party for a cause’
The Boracay Foundation Inc. (BFI) will hold a Christmas party-cum-fund-raising event on Dec. 14.
Each member is encouraged to pay P650, said BFI staffer Raffy Cooper.
“The proceeds will be used for the rehabilitation of a holding facility for street children in Boracay,” he said. “[The initiative] is in cooperation with the Department of Social Welfare and Development.”
The Department of Tourism earlier expressed concern on the impact of mendicants, especially children, on tourism.
Cooper also encouraged the public to come to BFI’s another fund-raising event: the 1980s Party Outfit at Hennan Lagoon.
Each member is encouraged to pay P650, said BFI staffer Raffy Cooper.
“The proceeds will be used for the rehabilitation of a holding facility for street children in Boracay,” he said. “[The initiative] is in cooperation with the Department of Social Welfare and Development.”
The Department of Tourism earlier expressed concern on the impact of mendicants, especially children, on tourism.
Cooper also encouraged the public to come to BFI’s another fund-raising event: the 1980s Party Outfit at Hennan Lagoon.
‘Turn Boracay wastes into Christmas décor’
The Holy Rosary Parish here is encouraging local and foreign tourists to celebrate the Yuletide with simplicity.
One of the ways to do this is to use recyclable materials in making Christmas decorations, said Fr. Arnold Crisostomo, parish priest.
“Catholic residents in Boracay would always try to show tourists our tradition every Christmas. We should show them our simplicity and faith,” said Crisostomo.
Malay’s Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office is undertaking a “recycled Christmas lantern” initiative.
Crisostomo is encouraging the public to support this initiative.
Through this, the local government shows not only simplicity but also a way to conserve Boracay’s environment, said the priest.
A Christmas tree and lanterns made of recycled materials are currently being displayed in Barangay Balabag./
One of the ways to do this is to use recyclable materials in making Christmas decorations, said Fr. Arnold Crisostomo, parish priest.
“Catholic residents in Boracay would always try to show tourists our tradition every Christmas. We should show them our simplicity and faith,” said Crisostomo.
Malay’s Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office is undertaking a “recycled Christmas lantern” initiative.
Crisostomo is encouraging the public to support this initiative.
Through this, the local government shows not only simplicity but also a way to conserve Boracay’s environment, said the priest.
A Christmas tree and lanterns made of recycled materials are currently being displayed in Barangay Balabag./
Martes, Disyembre 2, 2014
Boracay prepares own version of Ati-atihan Festival
The Malay Tourism Office has officially released the schedules of the Boracay version of the annual Ati-Atihan Festival.
In a schedule released Tuesday, the first ati-atihan event 2015 will happen on Dec. 15. This is where the mechanics for the festival will be officially presented to both participating tribes and sponsors.
The 2015 Boracay Ati-atihan Festival will start on Jan. 9 to be participated in by the barangay councils, parishioners, organizations and cooperatives establishment owners.
There will also be an Employees Night at the Balabag Plaza.
Jan. 10 is also focused for the youth.
An annual fluvial parade will be held at 6 a. m. on Jan. 11, followed by a high mass; and a beach dancing parade in honor of the Sto. Nino.
In a schedule released Tuesday, the first ati-atihan event 2015 will happen on Dec. 15. This is where the mechanics for the festival will be officially presented to both participating tribes and sponsors.
The 2015 Boracay Ati-atihan Festival will start on Jan. 9 to be participated in by the barangay councils, parishioners, organizations and cooperatives establishment owners.
There will also be an Employees Night at the Balabag Plaza.
Jan. 10 is also focused for the youth.
An annual fluvial parade will be held at 6 a. m. on Jan. 11, followed by a high mass; and a beach dancing parade in honor of the Sto. Nino.
Huwebes, Nobyembre 27, 2014
‘Declare Boracay protected area’
Environment officials are “eager” to support the proposal to declare this island resort a protected area.
The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office, however, will have to look into the proposal first, said its chief, Ivene Reyes.
The Sangkalikasan Producers Cooperative (SPC) has called for the declaration of the beachfront as a protected area.
But “right now we have no details of the proposal,” said Reyes. “We are eager to cooperate with the municipal government of Malay and SPC to declare the beachfront a protected area.”
SPC’s Jose Rodriguez earlier said Boracay needs to be declared such amid its rapidly growing tourism industry.
“We have observed that a huge area of corals at the beachfront is threatened,” he said. “We can only save the corals if the beachfront is declared a protected area.”/
The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office, however, will have to look into the proposal first, said its chief, Ivene Reyes.
The Sangkalikasan Producers Cooperative (SPC) has called for the declaration of the beachfront as a protected area.
But “right now we have no details of the proposal,” said Reyes. “We are eager to cooperate with the municipal government of Malay and SPC to declare the beachfront a protected area.”
SPC’s Jose Rodriguez earlier said Boracay needs to be declared such amid its rapidly growing tourism industry.
“We have observed that a huge area of corals at the beachfront is threatened,” he said. “We can only save the corals if the beachfront is declared a protected area.”/
Lunes, Nobyembre 24, 2014
No respite for Boracay police this Christmas season
All police personnel in this resort island were ordered not to go on leave beginning December 15 to January 8 or during the Yuletide season.
Police Senior Inspector Mark Evan Salvo, Boracay police chief, said the order came from the Police Regional Office-Western Visayas based in Iloilo City.
"We consider the month of December as the super peak season a time where influx of both foreign and local tourists are very heavy. We need all the police personnel we can get to ensure security in this resort island," said Salvo.
During this time, police personnel will be in a 24/7 monitoring not only at the front beach, but to all corners of this resort island. Recently, several foreign and local tourists have reported of experiencing theft incidents in this resort island.
"We will be reviving our bike patrol and we will also be assisted by the Malay Auxiliary Policemen," said Salvo.
Police Senior Inspector Mark Evan Salvo, Boracay police chief, said the order came from the Police Regional Office-Western Visayas based in Iloilo City.
"We consider the month of December as the super peak season a time where influx of both foreign and local tourists are very heavy. We need all the police personnel we can get to ensure security in this resort island," said Salvo.
During this time, police personnel will be in a 24/7 monitoring not only at the front beach, but to all corners of this resort island. Recently, several foreign and local tourists have reported of experiencing theft incidents in this resort island.
"We will be reviving our bike patrol and we will also be assisted by the Malay Auxiliary Policemen," said Salvo.
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