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Duterte extends term of Boracay rehab task force until May 2021

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 28 12:24 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte has extended the term of the inter-agency task force in charge of the rehabilitation of top tourist destination Boracay island until May 8, 2021, citing the need to complete projects in the area.    Read more »

Nagkalat na kabibe sa beach front ng Boracay, agaw-atensiyon sa social media

Cherry Palma, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 25 07:34 PM

Agaw-atensiyon sa social media ang mga larawan ng mga kabibe na nakakalat sa beach front ng Boracay beach. Read more »

In the time of COVID-19, how is Boracay doing?

Lory Joyce Andagan, Choose Philippines
Updated as of May 16 02:40 PM

For an area that relies heavily on the influx of tourists, it was not easy for Boracay to cope, leaving many wondering: how is Boracay right now? Read more »

1,250 workers stranded in Boracay, says official

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 07 12:20 PM

Some 1,250 workers are stranded in Boracay Island, said Malay town acting Mayor Frolibar Bautista on Thursday. Read more »

CHED: 64 students stranded in Boracay amid lockdown

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 02 05:10 AM

MANILA -- The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) on Friday said 64 students were stranded in Boracay during the enhanced community quarantine amid the coronavirus disease pandemic. Read more »

My memories of LaBoracay: Whisky for breakfast and 20-hour parties

ANCX
Updated as of May 02 09:41 AM

It was not just a weekend. It was better than Spring Break. An ex party animal takes us back. By CHINO HERNANDEZ Read more »

19 manggagawa nakauwi na matapos ma-stranded sa Boracay

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 26 08:23 PM

Sa kabuuan, may 1,200 manggagawang na-stranded sa Boracay. Read more »

Higit 700 manggagawang stranded sa Boracay, hindi makauwi dahil sa higpit ng border restrictions

Cherry Palma, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 22 09:10 PM

Mananatili muna sa Boracay ang mahigit 700 na stranded workers sa isla habang wala pang pinal na desisyon mula sa opisyales ng mga probinsya sa Western Visayas. Read more »

Mga manggagawang stranded sa Boracay, nananawagan ng tulong para makauwi

Cherry Palma, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 16 01:46 AM

BORACAY, AKLAN - Pinagkakasya na lang ng mga manggagawa sa Barangay Yapak, Boracay, Malay, Aklan ang natitirang sahod para may pambili ng pagkain araw-araw. Read more »

Ano nga ba ang sitwasyon sa Boracay sa gitna ng COVID-19 pandemic?

Regi Adosto, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 08 12:04 AM

Ang ibang mga residente ay nangingisda pa rin matapos payagan ng Philippine Coast Guard lalo na kung low tide. Read more »

'Boracay-like' turquoise waters of Manila Bay may be dead zone: UP marine biologist

Art Fuentes, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 01 04:09 PM

A marine biologist from UP Diliman’s Marine Science Institute said a 2-to 3-week pause in pollution was not enough for Manila Bay's water quality to improve.  Read more »

Boracay bans tourists due to coronavirus fears

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 18 07:06 PM

The municipality of Malay in Aklan which covers Boracay Island will deny entry to tourists starting Thursday as it places the town under general community quarantine to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Read more »

Budget Boracay seeks to ride out COVID-19 'calamity'

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 13 03:57 PM

Boracay is turning to price cuts to survive as the coronavirus outbreak slashed tourist arrivals, setting back its recovery from a 6-month long shutdown 2 years ago.   Read more »

It may not be the best of times for business in Boracay, but it still knows how to party

Bam V. Abellon
Updated as of Mar 12 05:51 PM

Tourism numbers have steadily declined for the Philippines’ once wildly popular party island. Do its residents, business owners, and entrepreneurs see hope in the horizon? Read more »

Duterte reschedules Boracay visit

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 11 11:28 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte will no longer push through with his visit to Boracay Island on Thursday, Malacañang announced Wednesday as the government reviewed the coronavirus outbreak in the country. Read more »

Boracay hopes Duterte visit can boost tourism amid coronavirus scare

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 11 10:19 PM

Duterte is scheduled to inspect the island and distribute certificates of land ownership awards in Barangay Manoc-Manoc on Thursday afternoon. He is also set to meet with tourism stakeholders in the island. Read more »

Travelers find bright spot in tourism lull as world hunkers due to virus fears

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 11 09:50 PM

Tourist arrivals in Boracay have seen a sharp decline since the outbreak of COVID-19 last month due to fears of catching the virus. Read more »

Coronavirus won't stop Duterte visit to Boracay

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 10 02:05 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte will push through with his visit to top tourist destination Boracay island on Thursday despite the government’s call to postpone travels in light of the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19), his spokesman confirmed Tuesday. Read more »

Boracay at the moment: The island is gorgeous but where are the tourists?

ANCX Staff
Updated as of Mar 06 11:50 AM

The Covid-19 scare’s latest victim is everyone’s favorite white beach. But Boracay businessman Nowie Potenciano says it’s the best time to visit. Read more »

Duterte to visit Boracay in effort to promote domestic tourism

Karen Flores Layno, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 04 05:03 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte is set to visit Boracay island next week as part of the government's efforts to promote domestic tourism amid the COVID-19 scare.  Read more »