BORACAY ISLAND, Malay, Aklan- The Malay Health Office (MHO) is currently investigating the case of nine local tourists who experienced food poisoning after reportedly eating seafood during their vacation in this resort island.
The victims all came from Nueva Viscaya were identified as Fe Macarubo, 56; Clark Macarubo, 35; Vivian Macarubo, 33; Eric Macarubo, 33; Cariss Denumtad, 32; Arnie Denumtad, 35; Charm Macarubo, Catherine Macarubo, 14; and, Clever Macarubo, 8. They were all confined at the Boracay District Hospital.
Dr. Ariel Valencia, regional director of the Department of Health (DOH), said that they have assigned a personnel in this resort island to monitor the ongoing investigation being conducted by the provincial health office.
"Whatever the result of the investigation will be, it is up for the MHO to undertake the necessary action," Valencia said, adding that the DOH is not undertaking any specific action pending the result of the investigation.
Report said this is the first time that a food poisoning happened in this resort island. The victims reported of experiencing stomach disorder Wednesday morning.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Boracay resorts start adopting strategies to address climate change
BORACAY ISLAND, Malay –- Several resort owners here have started adopting strategies to address climate change issues and concerns.
Local climate change experts have agreed that this resort island which is considered as a premier tourist destination, is one of the areas that can he hit by the worsening problem on global warming.
Among the prevalent incidents in this resort island that can be attributed to climate change are the rise in sea level, flooding, beach erosion and occasional incidence of twister.
Businessman Chris Arenas of the Jimster Resto Bar said that he already started to voluntarily demolish his beach house in Diniwid, Boracay because it encroaches the island's beach setback of 30 meters.
"The threat of global warming and the sea level rise are factors in my decision to demolish the structure in a no build zone area," said Arenas.
Elena Brugger, environmental consultant of the local government of Malay, said that he had already started placing her firm in a higher level anticipating issues on sea level rise in the future.
"Like others, I am already aware that the climate change is real that we have to face the issue," said Brugger of Mayumi Beach Resort.
Aside from the two firms, more firms are expecting to follow in mitigating and adopting strategies on climate change in this resort island.
But despite climate change threat, more tourists are still coming to this resort island to enjoy the white sand considered as one of the top 10 best beaches in the world.
Local climate change experts have agreed that this resort island which is considered as a premier tourist destination, is one of the areas that can he hit by the worsening problem on global warming.
Among the prevalent incidents in this resort island that can be attributed to climate change are the rise in sea level, flooding, beach erosion and occasional incidence of twister.
Businessman Chris Arenas of the Jimster Resto Bar said that he already started to voluntarily demolish his beach house in Diniwid, Boracay because it encroaches the island's beach setback of 30 meters.
"The threat of global warming and the sea level rise are factors in my decision to demolish the structure in a no build zone area," said Arenas.
Elena Brugger, environmental consultant of the local government of Malay, said that he had already started placing her firm in a higher level anticipating issues on sea level rise in the future.
"Like others, I am already aware that the climate change is real that we have to face the issue," said Brugger of Mayumi Beach Resort.
Aside from the two firms, more firms are expecting to follow in mitigating and adopting strategies on climate change in this resort island.
But despite climate change threat, more tourists are still coming to this resort island to enjoy the white sand considered as one of the top 10 best beaches in the world.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Swindler nabbed for posing as BIR rep
BORACAY — Authorities recently arrested a swindler for posing as a representative of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
Jenny Mobo, 33, of Kalibo, Aklan, was earlier convicted for swindling and estafa and was detained in the Aklan Rehabilitation Center (ARC).
Police said he was released at an earlier time for being helpful in the affairs of the ARC when he was serving his sentence.
But he struck again, this time by claiming as someone sent by the BIR Regional Office to make reservations at Jony’s Beach Resort.
The police carried out the arrest after the resort staff identified Mobo through a video recorded through a closed-circuit television camera.
PO1 Ryan Panadero of the Boracay police said Mobo ordered food and drinks and had a room reserved for himself.
Mobo said the BIR will pay his bills when the team arrives the next day, said Panadero.
Because he “spoke with kind words,” Mobo was accommodated by the resort staff, reported the policemen from Kalibo and Boracay.
While in the resort, Mobo also lured a manicurist to let him borrow P500, police said.
The next day, Mobo asked a resort personnel to drive him to the port to welcome the BIR team.
However, along the way, he asked the driver to drop him at a bank. He ran away with the driver’s mobile phone, said the police.
According to the BIR, they are bent on filing charges against Mobo for misrepresenting the bureau, said Panadero./
Jenny Mobo, 33, of Kalibo, Aklan, was earlier convicted for swindling and estafa and was detained in the Aklan Rehabilitation Center (ARC).
Police said he was released at an earlier time for being helpful in the affairs of the ARC when he was serving his sentence.
But he struck again, this time by claiming as someone sent by the BIR Regional Office to make reservations at Jony’s Beach Resort.
The police carried out the arrest after the resort staff identified Mobo through a video recorded through a closed-circuit television camera.
PO1 Ryan Panadero of the Boracay police said Mobo ordered food and drinks and had a room reserved for himself.
Mobo said the BIR will pay his bills when the team arrives the next day, said Panadero.
Because he “spoke with kind words,” Mobo was accommodated by the resort staff, reported the policemen from Kalibo and Boracay.
While in the resort, Mobo also lured a manicurist to let him borrow P500, police said.
The next day, Mobo asked a resort personnel to drive him to the port to welcome the BIR team.
However, along the way, he asked the driver to drop him at a bank. He ran away with the driver’s mobile phone, said the police.
According to the BIR, they are bent on filing charges against Mobo for misrepresenting the bureau, said Panadero./
Boracay parish priest admits receiving P1M, but...
BORACAY ISLAND, Malay - Fr. Maglore Placer, Boracay parish priest, has admitted receiving P1 million recently but denied the money came from supporters of the proposed casino operation in this resort island.
Placer said that the money was donated by the Korean Catholic Mission for the continuous improvement of the Balabag Parish Church here.
"I want the public to know that I am still against the proposed casino operation in this resort island whatever happens," said Placer.
Placer leads the Catholic Church against the casino operation in this resort island.
Proponents of the casino are currently awaiting for the decision of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).
A Korean firm is reportedly interested to establish a junket casino here.
Placer said that the money was donated by the Korean Catholic Mission for the continuous improvement of the Balabag Parish Church here.
"I want the public to know that I am still against the proposed casino operation in this resort island whatever happens," said Placer.
Placer leads the Catholic Church against the casino operation in this resort island.
Proponents of the casino are currently awaiting for the decision of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR).
A Korean firm is reportedly interested to establish a junket casino here.
Monday, July 4, 2011
DOH to help upgrade Boracay hospital
BORACAY — The Department of Health (DOH) will assist in developing the Don Ciriaco Señeres Tirol Memorial Hospital, also known as the Boracay District Hospital, into a medical tourism facility.
Once the plan on the hospital is materialized, the tourism industry in this resort island will spur more revenues for the province, according to DOH-6 Director, Dr. Ariel Valencia.
He said the Health department is only waiting for the provincial government of Aklan to initiate the move.
“We will be supporting them (provincial government) in their endeavors,” said Dr. Valencia.
The DOH has identified Boracay, the premier tourist destination in the country, as one of the probable sites where a medical tourism facility can be established.
The upgraded Boracay District Hospital is also expected to provide more livelihood opportunities./
Once the plan on the hospital is materialized, the tourism industry in this resort island will spur more revenues for the province, according to DOH-6 Director, Dr. Ariel Valencia.
He said the Health department is only waiting for the provincial government of Aklan to initiate the move.
“We will be supporting them (provincial government) in their endeavors,” said Dr. Valencia.
The DOH has identified Boracay, the premier tourist destination in the country, as one of the probable sites where a medical tourism facility can be established.
The upgraded Boracay District Hospital is also expected to provide more livelihood opportunities./
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Ramos kin against renaming Godofredo P. Ramos Airport
The family of the late former Aklan congressman Godofredo Ramos is not amenable to renaming the Caticlan Airport, officially the Godofredo P. Ramos Airport, as “Boracay Airport.”
During the airport’s inauguration on Saturday, the San Miguel Corp. (SMC) announced that Caticlan Airport may be renamed as Boracay Airport.
However, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines will still have to approve the airport’s new name, according to SMC.
SMC’s affiliate, TransAire Development Holdings Corp., the airport’s developer, will reportedly use the “new name” as its marketing strategy.
But Anita Victoria Ramos-Antonino, head of the provincial tourism council and daughter of the late Ramos, expressed opposition on the move.
She said their family will negotiate with the SMC and TransAire to retain the “legal name” of the airport.
The Godofredo P. Ramos Airport became the official name of the Caticlan Airport by virtue of an approved House bill filed by Cong. Florencio Miraflores.
“Our family will insist (on retaining the official name of the airport). If they also insist (on renaming it), perhaps we will study if our protest can be elevated to the courts,” Ms. Ramos said.
On November 8 this year, Aklan will celebrate the centennial birth anniversary of Mr. Ramos.
Mr. Ramos authored the House bill that sought the separation of Aklan from Capiz province, which was later signed by then President Ramon Magsaysay as Republic Act No. 1414.
The move earned Mr. Ramos the recognition as the “Father of Aklan.”
During the airport’s inauguration on Saturday, the San Miguel Corp. (SMC) announced that Caticlan Airport may be renamed as Boracay Airport.
However, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines will still have to approve the airport’s new name, according to SMC.
SMC’s affiliate, TransAire Development Holdings Corp., the airport’s developer, will reportedly use the “new name” as its marketing strategy.
But Anita Victoria Ramos-Antonino, head of the provincial tourism council and daughter of the late Ramos, expressed opposition on the move.
She said their family will negotiate with the SMC and TransAire to retain the “legal name” of the airport.
The Godofredo P. Ramos Airport became the official name of the Caticlan Airport by virtue of an approved House bill filed by Cong. Florencio Miraflores.
“Our family will insist (on retaining the official name of the airport). If they also insist (on renaming it), perhaps we will study if our protest can be elevated to the courts,” Ms. Ramos said.
On November 8 this year, Aklan will celebrate the centennial birth anniversary of Mr. Ramos.
Mr. Ramos authored the House bill that sought the separation of Aklan from Capiz province, which was later signed by then President Ramon Magsaysay as Republic Act No. 1414.
The move earned Mr. Ramos the recognition as the “Father of Aklan.”
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Tourism infrastructures seen to lure more Chinese tourists to Boracay Island
BORACAY ISLAND– Various infrastructure supports coming in Malay town are expected to boost the arrival of Chinese tourists in the resort island of Boracay.
Canyon De Boracay, a resort owned by a Chinese businessman located at Station 2 is up for inauguration on Friday.
On Saturday, President Benigno S. Aquino III is also expected to inaugurate the new terminal airport at the Caticlan Airport.
Caticlan located in Malay serves as a jump off point in going to Boracay Island which can be reached through a 15-minute pumpboat ride from the Caticlan Jetty Port.
Engr. Percy Malonesio, head of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) in nearby Kalibo International Airport (KIA), said other Chinese airline companies have also expressed interest to service the KIA.
The local tourism office said that for this year, Chinese tourists come in second to Korean tourists visiting Boracay Island.
From January until May of this year, 20,596 Chinese and 42,923 Korean tourists visited the island.
Canyon De Boracay, a resort owned by a Chinese businessman located at Station 2 is up for inauguration on Friday.
On Saturday, President Benigno S. Aquino III is also expected to inaugurate the new terminal airport at the Caticlan Airport.
Caticlan located in Malay serves as a jump off point in going to Boracay Island which can be reached through a 15-minute pumpboat ride from the Caticlan Jetty Port.
Engr. Percy Malonesio, head of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) in nearby Kalibo International Airport (KIA), said other Chinese airline companies have also expressed interest to service the KIA.
The local tourism office said that for this year, Chinese tourists come in second to Korean tourists visiting Boracay Island.
From January until May of this year, 20,596 Chinese and 42,923 Korean tourists visited the island.
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