BORACAY — The Sangguniang Bayan (SB) of Malay urged people organizing events in this resort island not to use “Bora” in their themes.
If they do so, their event will not be permitted to push through, the SB said.
The SB recently passed a resolution seeking for the use of “Boracay” instead of “Bora” in the themes of events being conducted here.
More than a year ago, a group of stakeholders in this resort island started out a campaign against the tourists’ use of “Bora” in their slogans and publicity materials.
They said such practice implicates confusion, arguing that there is a place called “Bora Bora” in the Pacific.
It has been believed that “Bora” was used by young tourists attending beach parties here to refer to this resort island.
The SB said they will strengthen the resolution with a follow-up ordinance.
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