Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was awarded the Asia’s Influential Visionary in Philippine Tourism title by Asia’s Influential Leader Awards on Friday (Feb. 28) at Okada Manila, Parañaque City. The recognition highlighted Secretary Frasco’s exemplary leadership and dedication to advancing the country’s tourism industry through strategic innovation and sustainable development. In her...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has awarded Barangay Caticlan the prestigious Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB) for 2024. Caticlan is one of only six barangays in Aklan to receive this award, and the only one from Malay. More than 4, 000 barangays in Western Visayas were assessed for...
The International Care Ministries (ICM) is offering FREE X-Ray services today, February 13, 2025, at the Manocmanoc Covered Court. Residents of the barangay who wish to avail of this service are welcome to visit the Covered Court from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to benefit from this valuable health service!
Boracay has solidified its reputation as a romantic haven, making it onto the U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Honeymoon Destinations in the World for 2025. To compile this list, U.S. News analyzed expert opinions and thousands of traveler votes, creating a comprehensive ranking of honeymoon-worthy destinations around the globe, catering to a...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is urging Filipinos to be extra cautious this Valentine’s Day, warning against online love scams that target unsuspecting victims, especially during this romantic season. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado revealed that the agency has received numerous reports of Filipinos falling prey to these scams, where individuals posing as foreign nationals...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) reported that the country’s tourism revenue reached a record high of P760.50 billion in 2024. This represents a substantial increase of 9.04% compared to the P697.46 billion generated in the previous year. The significant growth continues a positive trend for the sector. The P760.50 billion figure reflects the total amount...
Starting in the first quarter of 2025, all new vehicles sold in the Philippines will be required to display fuel economy labels, similar to the energy efficiency tags found on appliances. The Department of Energy (DOE) will implement the mandatory Vehicle Fuel Economy Labeling Program (VFELP), providing vehicle buyers with readily accessible, verified fuel economy...
Boracay is set to welcome a significant increase in cruise ship arrivals this 2025, with 17 vessels scheduled to dock throughout the year. Last year, 9 cruise ships visited the island. The wave of cruise passengers is expected to begin this January with the arrival of prominent vessels like Aidastella, Norwegian Sky, and Seaborne Encore....
Boracay is set to ring in 2025 with a massive New Year’s Eve fireworks display, a collaborative effort by eleven of the island’s premier resorts and the local government unit of Malay. The spectacular show will light up the night sky above the famous Boracay beaches, making the New Year’s celebrations extra memorable. Participating establishments...
Boracay’s new online registration system, the Boracay iPass, officially launched today, December 19, 2024. This system simplifies the payment process for terminal, environmental, and boat fees. The iPass allows tourists to pay for all three fees online. According to Ariel Surca, President of Pisopay, payment options include GCash, PayMaya, bank transfers, and over-the-counter payments at...