Boracay Island News Network

23/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/batang-4ps-nangarap-makaahon-sa-hirap-kasama-ang-solong-magulang/

Testimonya ni: Mikaela Demamay Antique Provincial Exemplary 4Ps Child 2023 BELISON, Antique – Bawat bata ay may pangarap sa buhay. Ito ang tinatangi at hinahangad naming mga bata. Bago ko umpisahan ang aking maikling kwento ay nais ko munang ipakilala ang aking sarili sa inyo. Ako si Mikaela Demam...

22/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/denr-6-kicks-off-18-day-campaign-to-end-vawc/

By: Jessie Reyes Iloilo City- A kick-off program for the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women Children (EVAWC) was led by Forester June Melissa C. Garol, Gender and Development (GAD) Regional Chairperson of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region 6 on November 13,....

22/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/pcci-aklan-to-lead-nego-parada-for-kalibo-ati-atihan-24/

KALIBO, Aklan- The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Aklan Chapter (PCCI-Aklan) is leading the Nego Parada, a parade of floats of businesses, as part of the highlight of the Kalibo Sto. Nino Ati-atihan Festival 2024. Engr. Lloyd Macahilig, president of the PCCI-Aklan, said that this after....

22/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/state-of-the-childrens-report-2023-of-kalibo/

Ladies and Gentlemen a pleasant afternoon. I stand before you today with great pride and a deep sense of responsibility as we gather to celebrate National Children’s Month and present the State of Children’s Report for the year 2023 in our beloved municipality of Kalibo. The future of any societ...

20/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/dbm-approves-release-of-p3-billion-additional-fund-to-sustain-dswds-aics-program/

MANILA- To continue granting assistance to individuals and families in dire need, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) approved the release of additional funds amounting to P3 billion to cover the budget deficiency for the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program. DBM Se...

19/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/nakatangap-ka-na-ba-ng-p5k-sa-gsis/

QUEZON CITY- 100 government workers from various agencies nationwide have won P5,000.00 each in the “Pa-Raffle ng MPL Flex” electronic raffle of the Government Service Insurance System. “Isang milyong piso ang kabuuang halagang mapapanalunan ng mga masuwerteng borrower ng MPL Flex sa raffle dr...

18/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/gsis-to-release-p3-47-b-in-christmas-cash-gift-to-pensioners-starting-dec-6/

QUEZON CITY- State pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will start releasing on December 6 more than P3.47 billion in Christmas cash gift to its old-age and disability pensioners. “Ang halagang matatanggap ng mahigit 300,000 qualified GSIS pensioner bilang Christmas cash gift ay...

18/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/petrowind-supports-does-call-for-more-re-targets-to-complete-nabas-2-in-2024/

MALAY, Aklan- PetroWind Energy Inc. (PWEI) has commenced expansion of Phase 2 of the Nabas Wind Power Project in Nabas-Malay, Aklan, which will increase its energy production capacity from 36MW to 50MW. The expansion project started in March 2023 and will add six wind turbine generators alongside th...

17/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/252-ips-undergo-navy-marines-reservist-training/

Panay Island 252 Applicant of Philippine Navy (M) Reservist undergo training Some of People’s( IP’s) in Panay 8sland are mostly Ati Tribe and Panay Tribe have recently received training to become Philippine Navy (M) were composed of men and women . The training given to them base RA 7077 this Pr...

17/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/akeanon-to-star-in-a-netflix-series-produced-by-a-hollywood-prod/

KALIBO, Aklan-An Akeanon, representing the town of Makato, is something to watch for as he was cast into a star in a Hollywood-produced Netflix series in 2024. Tommy Mopia said that he was given an acting role for the series “No Room for Love” for its third episode. “And its official…I was c...

17/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/philippine-island-tackles-the-plastic-crisis-head-on-sets-example-for-the-global-plastics-treaty-negotiations/

Nairobi, Kenya – As the third intergovernmental negotiations (INC-3) on plastic pollution go underway in Nairobi, Kenya; delegates and environmental advocates are made aware of the island Province of Siquijor in the Philippines as a success story in the global fight against plastic pollution and a...

16/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/hijos-tours-and-cmdi-ignite-the-spirit-of-balagtasan-among-cmdi-students/

LAGUNA- A shared moment of victory and celebration! CARD MRI Founder Dr. Jaime Aristotle B. Alip (center) stands with CMDI Baisay: Balagtasan 2023 SHS Category Champion Marvin Lourence Hamoc (2nd from right), Jhon Aris Apostol (1st from the left), Febby Heart Aquino (2nd from the left), alongside CM...

16/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/good-news-to-all-our-fellow-aklanons-and-local-foreign-tourists-of-boracay/

Here are the following updates on the island: 1. Relaxing of tourist requirements. No hotel booking voucher needed at the port of entry 2. Opening of beach. Allowing beach beds and umbrellas for tourists to enjoy 3. Extending night swimming time to 9pm 4. Allowing...

15/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/an-era-of-health-and-well-being-in-aklan/

By Maria Solita Zaldivar-Guzman Primer on the importance of an efficient health system They say that you do not have to live forever, you just have to live and make sure you leave behind a life that has meaning and purpose. Changing times have not only elevated our way of living, but it has also, [....

15/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/farm-to-table-training-showcases-culinary-arts-and-locally-produced-ingredients/

Malaybalay City, BUKIDNON—Since starting as a concept and now as a mainstay lexicon of farmers and consumers alike, the farm-to-table movement has made a significant impact on the way farming is done, by considering environmental and health benefits as well as a much-needed boost among local busin...

12/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/first-art-therapy-masterclass-in-kalibo-a-success/

KALIBO, Aklan- Once again, the Boracay Island News Network (BINN) has successfully conducted another community engagement in Kalibo, this time, a historic Art Therapy Masterclass in Kalibo. The activity conducted on November 10, 2023, was supported by Kalibo Mayor Juris Bautista-Sucro, Vice Mayor Cy...

12/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/some-boracay-bound-tourists-scammed-through-fake-hotel-reservations-sports-activities/

BORACAY Island- Some tourists wanting to stay here in Boracay got scammed by fake travel agencies and tour operators. Based on the research conducted by the Boracay Island News Network (the BINN) , some scammers come from unlicensed and unaccredited tour operators on this resort island. The modus st...

12/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/da-wv-champions-women-as-unsung-heroes-in-agriculture/

ILOILO CITY- The DA-Western Visayas Regional Executive Director, RED Dennis R. Arpia emphasized the critical role of women in agriculture and in life in a heartfelt and inspiring closing program message, branding them as the unsung heroes whose resilience is the driving force in overcoming the chall...

11/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/abuyog-national-high-schools-litratista-sa-eskwela-mobile-photowalk-sparks-creative-minds-in-sorsogon-city/

Sorsogon City, Philippines—Abuyog National High School proudly celebrates the success of its inaugural event, the 1st Mobile Photowalk held on November 10, 2023. Titled ‘Litratista sa Eskwela,’ this groundbreaking initiative aimed to inspire creativity and critical thinking, uniting students a...

10/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/card-mri-clinches-digital-financial-inclusion-award/

SAN PABLO, LAGUNA- CARD Mutually Reinforcing Institutions (CARD MRI) was selected as one of the five microfinance institution (MFI) winners at the 2nd Digital Financial Inclusion Awards (DFIA), a financial inclusion awards program at the BSP Assembly Hall, Metro Manila on October 24, 2023. “This a...

09/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/pageant-for-a-cause-turns-to-social-media-to-boost-advocacy-for-key-messages-on-hiv-aids-101/

KALIBO, Aklan- The management of the Queen of Aklan (QoA) has expanded its reach to social media in order to reach out to more people, getting messages across about the elimination of the dreaded HIV-AIDS at least in the province of Aklan. The province of Aklan is a 17-town province that includes Bo...

09/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/dole-revitalizes-microbusinesses-in-antique/

DOLE RO 6 through its Antique Field Office released Php1,550,000.00 livelihood assistance to support the micro-entrepreneurs or sari-sari store owners in the municipality of Tibiao, Antique by restoring or enhancing their livelihood projects. The Kabuhayan Restoration Program is one of the three com...

08/11/2023

08/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/free-art-therapy-master-class-set-in-kalibo/

KALIBO, Aklan- The Boracay Island News Network (BINN), in cooperation with Bagong Kalibo, is staging a free art therapy master class session for students on November 10, 2023, Friday. The speaker, who is an art therapy advocate internationally, is Eric Egualada, who hails from Angono, Rizal, the art...

07/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/pro6-doubles-its-illegal-drug-accomplishments-in-the-last-five-5-months/

ILOILO CITY- Guided by the 5+focused Agenda of CPNP, specifically on honest and aggressive law enforcement operations, Police Regional Office 6 has reached new heights in its anti-illegal drugs efforts under its leadership. Data shows that from January 1, 2023 to May 23, 2023, PRO6 has confiscated a...

07/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/3-lgus-in-aklan-receive-complete-cbms-data-set/

KALIBO, Aklan- The long wait is over! Three municipalities in Aklan, classified in a lower income level, have recently received a complete set of data compiled from the 2022 Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) conducted by the Philippine Statistics Authority-Aklan. These three municipalities in...

06/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/undas-2023-in-western-visayas-generally-peaceful-pro6-records-say/

ILOILO CITY—The Police Regional Office 6 (PRO-6) recorded zero (0) incident related to the celebration of Undas 2023 inside private and public cemeteries and columbaria, making it generally peaceful. PRO-6 deployed a substantial number of law enforcement personnel and implemented comprehensive sec...

06/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/statement-of-the-commission-on-human-rights-on-the-killing-of-radio-broadcaster-juan-tumpag-jumalon/

The Commission on Human Rights, through its regional office in Region X, has launched a Quick Response Operation to conduct an independent motu proprio investigation of the violent attack resulting in the death of Juan Tumpag Jumalon, also known on-air as ‘DJ Johnny Walker,’ in Calamba town Misa...

06/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/team-philippines-won-silver-in-the-world-beach-ultimate-championship/

BORACAY Island, Aklan- The Philippine National Team won a silver medal in the recently concluded World Beach Ultimate Championship held in Huntington Beach, California, USA. The international championship was composed of 15 teams coming from all over the world. Some of the Philippine team players ha...

01/11/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/sorsogons-art-renaissance-decentralizing-and-democratizing-creativity/

By Geri Matthew “Choi” Carretero (Kurit Lagting/ CAP Bicol) SORSOGON-The rich cultural tapestry of the Philippines, found throughout the archipelago, holds unique stories, traditions, and artistic expressions often overlooked on the national stage. For far too long, the vibrant world of Philippi...

29/10/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/malay-mps-nabs-couple-over-liquor-ban-violation-in-boracay/

Boracay Island- The Malay PNP under the leadership of PLTCOL DAINIS O AMUGUIS, Acting Chief of Police, nabbed two (2) persons violating the liquor ban being enforced for the safe conduct of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) 2023 in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan. The couple who wa...

26/10/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/filipino-freelance-journalists-guild-launched/

Metro Manila, Philippines – We have arrived! Metro Manila-based freelance journalists made history together on Saturday, October 21, 2023, as they lunched and launched the Filipino Freelance Journalists’ Guild (FFJ). The announcement comes after two years of arduous organizing and research into ...

26/10/2023

Look: the casts of Ilongos and Akeanons for a film to be shoot in Boracay in January 2024. They are trained through acting workshop by Orlando Inocencio, a Filipino filmmaker. The workshop was held in Caticlan!

24/10/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/why-chung-dam-a-must-try-for-every-filipino-foodie/

Paranaque- It’s a fact that millions of Filipinos worldwide are fond of South Koreans, mostly for entertainment, followed by their cuisine. At the second floor of the newly opened Parqal Mall along Macapagal Boulevard, Paranaque, the Chung Dam, a South Korean restaurant has been officially opened....

23/10/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/lists-of-financial-support-from-the-office-of-cong-ted-haresco/

TANGALAN, Aklan—Second district Representative Teodorico Haresco is serving as the congressman for two terms starting in 2019 in the Western District of Aklan. He is currently the chairman of the committee on economic affairs. He is using his influence to lobby, especially in Malacañang, to help ...

19/10/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/chung-dam-unveils-its-3rd-branch-at-parqall-mall/

Paranaque City- The heart of Korean cuisine is now closer than ever as Chung Dam proudly announces the grand opening of its third branch, strategically located at Parqal Mall in Paranaque City. The celebration of flavors, culture and culinary mastery commences. The event is attended by the press, fo...

19/10/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/gsis-opens-loan-restructuring-condonation/

Quezon City- State pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has launched a condonation and restructuring program anew with longer and affordable payment terms to benefit former members, old-age pensioners, re-employed members, and other borrowers with overdue loans. Dubbed the Restruc...

17/10/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/petrowind-did-no-harm-to-the-northwest-panay-protected-area/

NABAS, Aklan- The Petrowind Energy Inc. (PWEI) based here, has maintained that they did no harm in the Northwest Panay Protected Natural Park. In a familiarization tour with some members of the Aklan media on Monday, Vanessa Peralta, AVP for Communications at Petrowind, said that from the start, the...

17/10/2023

https://www.boracayislandnews.com/bread-of-hope/

Quezon City- It all started with a pandesal—a famous bread roll in the Philippines usually eaten for breakfast. In 1992, Elisa Bolivar and her family made baking and selling pandesal in Novaliches, Quezon City as their only source of income. Her husband died in 1989, thus she had to carry the burd...