The Boracay Mabuhay Host Association Inc. has taken a significant step to enhance safety and well-being on the island by conducting Basic Life Support (BLS) training for its members. This initiative, spearheaded by President Hon. Elnor Casidsid, equips Boracay’s hospitality professionals with critical skills to handle medical emergencies, potentially saving lives in unforeseen situations. The...
Philippine Initiative for Conservation of Environment and the People (PhilinCon), a member of the UN-Sustainable Development Network Philippines (SDSN-Philippines), participated in the Leadership Council Meeting and General Assembly held at De Lasalle University in Manila on September 26, 2024. Dr. Rebecca Tandug Barrios, PhilinCon’s executive director, represented the organization, which is one of four CSOs...
Get ready to #LoveTheFlavorsAtMangInasal! This World Tourism Week, Mang Inasal is giving tourists a taste of the Philippines with a special treat: a FREE 8 oz. Extra Creamy Halo-Halo with every Chicken Inasal Paa or Pecho Large order! Just show your boarding pass, e-ticket, or bus ticket (dated between September 1 and 27) at any...
Malacañang Palace has declared a work suspension for government offices in the Executive branch starting 3:00 PM on Monday, September 23, 2024, in observance of “Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga” Day, which marks the 32nd National Family Week. The suspension, announced in Memorandum Circular No. 64 issued by the Office of the President, aims to encourage government...
Get ready to serve, volley, and rally! Boracay has a new game in town, and it’s setting its sights on becoming the next big sports tourism destination. Masey’s Pickleball Boracay, the province’s first pickleball court, officially opened its doors to the public at Citymall Boracay this Saturday, September 21, 2024. The grand opening featured a...
The iconic Italian training ship, ITS Amerigo Vespucci, has arrived in the Philippines, making a historic stop in the heart of the country’s maritime activity. The “floating embassy,” as it’s often called, has captivated onlookers in the bustling port of Malay, bringing a touch of Italian maritime history and tradition to the region. The ship,...
Boracay Island celebrated Tourism Week 2024 with a powerful commitment to environmental sustainability, culminating in the successful completion of #ProjectPristine, a week-long coastal and underwater clean-up drive. From September 9-15, a diverse group of volunteers, including tourism frontliners, service providers, associations, cooperatives, private stakeholders, and other tourism enthusiasts, joined forces to preserve the pristine beauty...
Two officers from the Malay Municipal Police Station (MPS) were honored for their exceptional service, receiving the prestigious Medalya ng Kagalingan (PNP Medal of Merit) during the flag-raising ceremony on September 16, 2024 at Camp Gen Martin Teofilo B Delgado in Iloilo City. PCPT Romnick Cleine S. Tayawo, Chief Intel, and PSSG Philven C. Araguin...
The Local Government Unit of Malay, through the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), took center stage on September 12th, 2024, with a vibrant Zumba event that showcased the island’s commitment to building a resilient and healthy community. The event, held at Lake Town Boracay, was a highlight of Malay Tourism Week, and...
Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. and the Coca-Cola Foundation Inc. have made a significant commitment to the environmental sustainability of Boracay Island by donating a surf rake and tractor to enhance waste management efforts. The formal turnover ceremony took place on September 11th, 2024, at the iconic Willy’s Rock Beach in Balabag, Malay, Aklan, with key...