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11 establisimento ipinasara sa Boracay dahil sa kawalan ng papeles

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 05:53 AM

Karamihan sa mga ito'y pag-aari umano ng mga Chinese at Korean.  Read more »

11 Chinese, Korean establishments in Boracay ordered shut

Bea Zaragosa, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 21 03:54 PM

Eleven Chinese and Korean business establishments were ordered closed on Tuesday by the Boracay Interagency Task Force for operating without government permits and clearances. Read more »

Beach volleyball: BVR to host FIVB World Tour Boracay Open

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 19 06:40 PM

The Beach Volleyball Republic (BVR) returns in blazing fashion to host the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Boracay Open 2019, from May 23 to May 26 at the White House Beach Resort in Boracay Station 1. Read more »

#HalalanResults: Aklan mayor dismissed over Boracay negligence wins reelection

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 15 12:04 AM

Weeks after he was dismissed by the Ombudsman, Ciceron Cawaling was reelected as mayor of Malay town in Aklan.   Read more »

LOOK: Duterte enjoys downtime in Davao watching Netflix

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 05 01:56 PM

In photo provided by Tourism secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, Duterte was seen in his bed watching Django Unchained through streaming service provider Netflix. Read more »

Tourists encouraged to bring green advocacies to show love for Boracay

Ivy Jean Vibar, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 30 04:45 PM

After being closed for a 6-month rehabilitation, vacationers again came in droves to enjoy the bright sun and powdery white sand on world-famous Boracay island. Read more »

Boracay can serve as 'engine' for Aklan tourism: urban planner

Ivy Jean Vibar, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 29 12:58 PM

Boracay can serve as an "engine" to fuel development in other potential tourism spots like the mountains of Caticlan, said Ron Miranda, president of architecture firm 260INC. and an architect specializing in urban design. Read more »

LOOK: #LoveBoracay celebrates island's rehab with cleanup drive

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 28 01:47 PM

Signages of different regulations in the island are found in the beach front area and in different establishments Read more »

Baybayin now required as 'main text' for Boracay signages

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 27 03:57 PM

MANILA - Amid a proliferation of foreign-language signs, ancient script Baybayin is set to take the spotlight on world-renowned beach paradise Boracay. Read more »

Malay local gov't lays down Boracay 'tropical design' guidelines

Ivy Jean Vibar, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 27 03:51 PM

BORACAY - The local government of Malay, Aklan has created a committee to review plans and designs for structures on this renowned beach paradise in a bid to ensure compliance with a standard "tropical design" and environmental regulations. Read more »

Chinese tourists pinakamaraming paglabag sa mga ordinansa sa Boracay

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 26 08:20 PM

Nangunguna ang turistang Chinese sa pinakamaraming paglabag sa mga ordinansa sa isla ng Boracay, base sa record ng Boracay Tourism Regulatory Enforcement Unit. Read more »

Chinese tourists Boracay's top ordinance violators: local government data

Joyce Ann Clavecillas, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 26 08:08 PM

Chinese tourists in this island were identified as the top violator of ordinances, a local official said Thursday. Read more »

Alkalde ng Malay, Aklan sinibak sa puwesto

Regi Adosto, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 24 08:38 PM

Inihain nitong Miyerkoles ang dismissal ni Malay, Aklan Mayor Ciceron Cawaling kaugnay ng dinanas na mga suliranin sa kalinisan at kapaligiran sa Boracay. Read more »

Bello welcomes labor reps in Boracay inspection

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 21 04:21 PM

The private sector is welcome to join the government's inspection of businesses in Boracay island to thwart the potential recruitment of foreign workers for jobs fit for Filipinos. Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said Sunday. Read more »

Holy Week holidaymakers leave Boracay, authorities brace for another event

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 21 01:50 PM

Some 4,000 tourists on Easter Sunday were set to leave Boracay island after the Lent holidays, according to port officials. Read more »

Kuya Kim bibisita sa nakagawiang Holy Week beach

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 18 05:36 PM

Kuwento ni Kuya Kim, dati silang nagbabakasyon sa Boracay ng kaniyang pamilya tuwing Semana Santa. Read more »

Mga bakasyonista sa Boracay hinimok na maglaan ng oras para magnilay

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 17 08:06 PM

Hinikayat ng isang pari ang mga nagbabakasyon sa Boracay na maglaan ng oras para magnilay sa Semana Santa. Read more »

Local official confirms Chinese workers, businesses operating in Boracay

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 17 07:40 PM

MANILA – Several Chinese establishments are operating on tourist island Boracay with about 200 to 300 workers from the mainland, a local official confirmed Wednesday.    Read more »

'Staycation' for Holy Week? Manila tops most hotels booked during Lent: study

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 17 03:58 PM

More Filipinos have chosen to book hotels in Metro Manila as their destination for Holy Week, according to accommodations booking website Agoda. Read more »

Wala tayong magagawa: DOLE says no control over Chinese businesses in Boracay

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 17 03:47 PM

Labor Sec. Silvestre Bello III said the department has no control over businesses being built on the island but they are monitoring the potential recruitment of foreign workers for jobs fit for Filipinos. Read more »