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Last day in paradise: notes from the day Boracay shut down

Jeff Canoy
Updated as of Oct 18 05:43 PM

On the occasion of Boracay's reopening, we are republishing Palanca-winning writer and ABS-CBN reporter Jeff Canoy's account of the day the island officially closed to tourists in April this year—the same day its long time residents saw their island again. Read more »

What tourists, businesses need to know about Boracay dry run, opening

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 16 03:46 AM

MANILA - As Boracay began its partial reopening on Monday, the government said it will strictly enforce the compliance of business establishments to ensure the success of its dry run. Read more »

'Cesspool no more': Boracay opening dry run starts

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 15 10:45 AM

BORACAY, Aklan - The government on Monday began its 10-day dry run for the October 26 soft opening of this holiday island. Read more »

Boracay ready for reopening dry run

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 15 10:46 AM

Several business establishments in Boracay are putting their final touches as they get set for the island's reopening dry run on Monday. Read more »

DOT tells non-compliant Boracay hotels to 'stop bookings,' 'delete online promos'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 13 04:13 PM

MANILA - Establishments that fail to comply with government regulations in tourist island Boracay should "delete" online promotional materials and stop booking rooms "until complete compliance with government regulations," the Department of Tourism (DOT) said Saturday.   Read more »

Boracay trash to be transported out of the island daily - DENR exec

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 03 12:22 PM

Trash collected inside Boracay will be transported out of the island every day to avoid "stockpiling" when it reopens later this month, an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said Wednesday. Read more »

Gov't to limit Boracay tourists to 19,000 daily

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 03 10:22 AM

Only 19,000 tourists will be allowed within Boracay at any given day when the holiday island reopens later this month, an environment official said Wednesday. Read more »

DENR: No water activities, diving on Boracay reopening

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 28 04:10 PM

Water sports and activities will be temporarily banned in Boracay once the island paradise reopens in October, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Friday, weeks before its expected reopening. Read more »

DENR bans Boracay boat trips at night

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 28 01:39 PM

Boats ferrying passengers to and from Boracay Island will be prohibited from operating at night, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources said Friday, less than a month before the island's expected reopening. Read more »

LIST: DPWH to close parts of major roads for repairs

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 21 01:33 PM

MANILA - Several roads in Metro Manila will be closed over the weekend to give way to road reblocking and repairs, the Department of Public Works and Highways said Friday. Read more »

ALAMIN: Mga isasarang kalsada sa Set. 21 para sa martial law anniversary

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 20 10:00 PM

Ayon sa Manila Traffic Enforcement Unit, simula alas-6 ng umaga Biyernes ay isasara ang ilang kalsada sa Maynila kasabay ng mga inaasahang aktibidad para sa ika-46 anibersaryo ng martial law.  Read more »

Paglipat kay Maali sa isang sanctuary, muling ipinanawagan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 20 02:54 AM

Matapos mag-viral ang leong tila nangingisay sa Manila Zoo, muli namang nanawagan ang mga animal rights group na ipasara ang Manila Zoo. Read more »

Gov't task force says TIEZA sole regulator of Boracay's water utilities

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 19 01:40 PM

The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority or TIEZA will be the sole regulator of Boracay's water utilities, Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu said Wednesday.  Read more »

Pagpapasara sa Old Sta. Mesa Bridge, perwisyo para sa ilan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 19 03:42 AM

Perwisyo para sa ilang residente ang ginagawang Old Sta. Mesa Bridge dahil sa layo ng kanilang kailangan ikutan. Read more »

Dapat bang ipasara na ang Manila Zoo?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 19 02:52 AM

Ikinabahala ng animal welfare groups ang nag-viral na video ng isang leon sa Manila Zoo na tila nangingisay.  Read more »

Ompong shuts down several north Luzon airports

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 15 03:01 PM

Here is the list of airports and the schedule of closures: Read more »

NAIA managers, airlines urged: Prevent repeat of airport chaos as Mangkhut nears

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 12 09:53 AM

MANILA - Senator Grace Poe on Wednesday urged airlines and authorities to prioritize passenger welfare with the looming cancellation of flights as potential supertyphoon Mangkhut roared closer to the country. Read more »

Mga istruktura sa Port Barton, pinatawan ng notice of violation

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 08 05:33 AM

PALAWAN - Pinatawan ng notice of violation dahil sa iba't ibang paglabag ang nasa 240 establisimyento sa Barangay Port Barton, San Vicente, Palawan.   Read more »

Economic losses not part of P33 million fine vs Xiamen Airlines: MIAA

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 05 01:25 PM

Fine estimates reached P33 million, Monreal said during a House Committee Hearing on Xiamen Airlines mishap. Read more »

DILG: Boracay can only have 19,000 tourist carrying capacity

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 31 10:45 PM

Around 19,000 tourists may only be allowed to stay in Boracay Island once it reopens in October, Interior and Local Government officer-in-charge Eduardo Año said Friday. Read more »