Boracay expenditures from 2018 hound ex-DOT chief Teo, 4 others

Dempsey Reyes 09/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — For exceeding the daily budget limit for hotel accommodations, former officials of the Department of Tourism (DOT) — including then-Secretary Wanda Tulfo Teo — are now being asked to pay more than P456,000 for…

Boracay logs over 1 million arrivals in first half of 2023

Philippine Daily Inquirer 06/26/2023

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — The number of tourists who visited Boracay Island has reached over a million since the start of 2023, buoying hope that visitors will exceed the 1.8 million target of Malay town in Aklan…

Paradise reborn: Boracay welcomes Converge

05/25/2023

Philippines’ leading fiber internet service provider, Converge ICT Solutions Inc. (PSE:CNVRG), made a big push in fiber powering the island of Boracay with the formal launch of its brand and products. Attended by local business owners, LGUs,…

Laiterang body shamer tinalakan ni Geneva: ‘Dahil naka-bikini ako hindi na ako karespe-respeto, landi na agad?’

Ervin Santiago 04/16/2023

BASAG na basag ang basher nang banatan siya ng aktres at singer na si Geneva Cruz matapos siyang tawaging “malandi” at “hindi karespe-respeto.” Sa comments section ng Instagram post ni Geneva, isang netizen ang matapang na nang-okray sa aktres…

Resorts closing due to heat wave? Not true, says DOH

04/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Resorts in the country are not closing because of the heat wave, said the Department of Health (DOH) on Monday, April 3, as it warned the public against such a claim being circulated through…

Tablas Strait oil spill reaches Antique

Connie Fernandez-Brojan, Joey Marzan, Madonna Virola 03/05/2023

ILOILO CITY, Iloilo, Philippines — The oil spill from the tanker MT Empress Princess that sunk off Naujan, Oriental Mindoro, on Feb. 28 has already reached the island town of Caluya, between Mindoro and Panay, only about…

Aklan Provincial Board opposes international flights at Boracay Airport

Joey Marzan 12/20/2022

ILOILO CITY, Iloilo, Philippines — The provincial board of Aklan has opposed moves to allow the entry of international flights into Boracay Airport in Malay town, the jump-off point to the resort island of Boracay. According to…

Kim Atienza advises volleyball stars over alleged fans snub: ‘Catering to fans is a responsibility’

Anne Pasajol 12/05/2022

Kim Atienza advised the volleyball players of Choco Mucho Flying Titans to “act properly in public” after the team allegedly snubbed fans in Boracay. Through his Facebook page on Sunday, Dec. 4, the TV host shared a…

LOOK: Vina Morales goes to Boracay with mystery man

Anne Pasajol 11/30/2022

Did Vina Morales just introduce her new beau to the public? Fans think so after she gave a glimpse of her vacation in Boracay with a mystery man. The actress-singer showed herself and one Andrew Kovalcin celebrating…

Mandani Bay ideal venue for int’l dragon boat races — former PDBF president

Glendale G. Rosal 08/27/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The success of the inaugural Mandani Bay Dragon Boat Regatta last August 20, 2022 earned the praise from ex-Philippine Dragon Boat Federation (PDBF) president and International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) certified Technical Official…

Alex Gonzaga shares funny photos with husband Mikee Morada: ‘Pictures and poses na sinira at kinontra ng asawa ko’

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 06/18/2022

CEBU, Philippines— Actress Alex Gonzaga-Morada took to social media to share how her husband Mikee Morada reacted when she posed for a photo wearing her swimsuit. In the photos, Mikee can be seen standing behind Alex while…

Janella Salvador and baby Jude go to Boracay

Doris Mondragon 06/06/2022

CEBU, Philippines—Actress-mom Janella Salvador and son, baby Jude,  had a great summer time in Boracay. Janella took to her Instagram page on Monday, June 6, to share photos from her recent Boracay trip with her son.  …

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