January 2020. Unedited shot from an old iPhone SE. Same beach as in my previous post, just before sunrise. Coming back to stand on this edge of the ocean, after decades on the other side of it, was a deeply meaningful experience.
#photography #landscapephotography #seascape #Boracay #Philippines #beach #ocean #blue #minimalism
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BUSINESS owners on #Boracay underscored the safety of their island despite the recent rape-slay of a Slovak tourist, saying the island has “an extremely low crime rate despite the high number of visitors, thanks to the continuous efforts of our government and police agencies." #travel #tourism #Philippines
THE main white beach in #Boracay was named among the Best of the Best Beaches in Asia for 2025 in Tripadvisor’s Travel Choice Awards for 2025. But DILG Sec Jonvic Remulla has a message for Malay Mayor Frolibar Bautista: Cut your fees! #travel #tourism #Philippines
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2025/02/20/remulla-tells-malay-lgu-cut-boracay-fees/
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Data from the Malay Tourism Office showed, of the 1.8 million total arrivals as of November 15 this year, 356,250 were foreign visitors; 1.42 million were domestic travelers; while 19,836 were overseas Filipinos. Prior to the pandemic, foreign tourists on the island reached 1 million. #Boracay #travel #tourism #Philippines #WorldTravelMarket #WTM
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/11/22/wtm-travel-buyers-not-so-keen-on-boracay-now/
#TIEZA has around 1.2 hectares in #Boracay that is open for private sector development. "Currently, it is pegged for a medical and wellness facility or a trauma response center. We are looking for private partners to develop and operate such a facility to cater to the needs of Boracay tourists.” #PPP #health #wellness #travel #tourism #Philippines
SMC Chair Ramon S. Ang said it hurt, that #Naia has always been tagged as “one of the worst airports in the world,” so he told the forum, even if he won’t earn much from rehabilitating and operating the country’s main gateway, “it’s a public service.” When he worked up their bid for the project, RSA said he told his people to “make it so that even if we don’t earn, at least we won’t lose much.” #SomethingLikeLife #Aviation #Airports #Boracay #EjapSMCAviationForum
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/09/13/why-is-ramon-ang-praying-a-lot-these-days/
A private beach for Muslims will be opened at Megaworld's Boracay Newcoast property. Megaworld Hotels and Resorts Group General Manager Art Boncato: The beach will also be open to Muslim guests not staying in the hotel. It’s the same principle as everyone else. People can walk in to enjoy the beach and order [from our restaurants]. #Boracay #travel #tourism #Philippines
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2024/09/02/muslims-only-beach-to-open-in-boracay/
The golden-crowned #FlyingFoxes are crucial for #Boracay’s ecosystem. They help regenerate #forests by dispersing seeds and control #pests by eating thousands of #mosquitoes daily, reducing the risk of mosquito-borne diseases like #dengue. #Philippines
Save Boracay’s #FruitBats, environmentalists appeal to DENR, local officials
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/save-boracay-fruit-bats-environmentalists-appeal/
The #Crocodile measured 2.5 meters long and 25.5 centimeters wide,’ weighing about 50 to 60 kilograms.
“It was noted to have barnacles on its scales, signifying it spent a long period at sea,” the #DENR added.
The #DepartmentOfTourism Western Visayas (DOT 6) has assured that #Boracay remains a safe destination for tourists. #Philippines
Safety protocols, precautions in place on Boracay after croc sighting
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1967352/safety-protocols-precautions-in-place-on-boracay-after-croc-sighting#ixzz8hRuNgWUJ
#Boracay in Aklan, Dauin in Negros Oriental, Camiguin Island, Puerto Galera, and Daangbantayan in Cebu will be getting hyperbaric chambers next year. #travel #tourism #Philippines #diving
My wife and I had a few days in #Boracay This vacation was long overdue, but everything about it was perfect. We both agreed that we have never had a better stress free #vacation before. Just figured I'd share a few pictures in case anyone is interested in the beauty of the #Philippines
Rica Peralejo: I hope you realize the importance of #NabaoyRiver and how precious it is. #Boracay #water #Sustainability #environment #PetroWind #travel #tourism #Philippines
Nabaoy River is also a source of food and livelihood for residents along the river, where giant freshwater prawn, commonly known as ulang, thrive. #Boracay #sustainability #environment #Malay #water #tourism #travel #Philippines #PetroWind
City I dislike: #Boracay (city ba yun?)
City, I think, is overrated: #Makati (no hate, pero I just don't see the charm)
City I like: #QuezonCity (I grew up there, studied there, worked there)
City I love: #Silang (sorry, Municipality siya)
City I most feel myself in: #Baguio (it's my corridor to Cordillera)
City I still need to visit: #Basco
I dream of living in: #Baguio #Dumaguete
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TOURISM Promotions Board COO Marga Nograles: We are happy to know that our domestic tourism has yielded positive results for tourist arrivals in #Boracay. As connectivity is strengthened with more flights coming back to Kalibo, we look forward to a stronger 2024 where more international tourists are able to fly direct to this award-winning destination.” #travel #tourism #Philippines
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/12/27/arrivals-on-boracay-back-to-prepandemic-levels-but-business-still-anemic/
Still, #Boracay stakeholders expressed concern on the “decline” in tourists, especially foreign nationals, who spend more than locals. Filipinos also appear to be ditching Boracay and prefer traveling abroad because airfares and hotel rates are cheaper there, they said, especially during the recent long All Saints Day/All Souls Day break. #travel #tourism #Philippines
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/11/24/domestic-travelers-to-boracay-exceed-prepandemic-levels/
Travelers have been “sneaking in” more getaways, with 51% saying they took weekend getaways, while 28% said they were able to go on short, mid-week getaways. About 9% said they took remote work trips, blending leisure trips with work. #CNT #travel #tourism #Philippines #ElNido #Boracay #Palawan #Siargao
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/10/09/el-nido-resorts-listed-anew-among-best-in-the-world/
