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Almost half of Boracay's wastes is biodegradable
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) emphasized that waste management in the newly rehabilitated Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan should be the every person’s concern. Engr. Rowen Gelonga, DOST-Western Visayas ...
- October 31, 2018
DOT issues guidelines for media covering Boracay rehabilitation
The Department of Tourism has issued guidelines for members of the media who will cover the six-month rehabilitation activities on Boracay island. On Saturday, the DOT said that a maximum of 12 personnel will be given media ...
- April 16, 2018
Artificial reefs seek to revive Oton marine life
The marine life in the southern Iloilo town of Oton will be revived with the continuing installation of artificial reefs. Oton Mayor Vicente Flores said the ceremonial installation Thursday is part of the on-going program ...
- February 1, 2013
Is Boracay ready to reopen on Oct 26?
The local government unit (LGU) of Malay, Aklan prepares as Boracay Island reopens on Oct 26, 2018. Rowen Aguirre, executive assistant for Boracay Affairs, said the island is ready to accept local and foreign tourists ...
- October 8, 2018
Boracay swimming, fishing rules changed
Authorities assured that they will heed public reactions, complaints, and suggestions to the six-month closure of this island. In fact, some general guidelines that were released earlier have been modified following ...
- April 19, 2018
Boracay's environmental woes 2
This is the last part of our discussion of scientific studies on the environmental conditions of Boracay Island. The studies were presented in a policy forum on the rehabilitation of Boracay Island and management of coastal ...
- May 7, 2018
DENR head leads meeting on Antique river, creek
Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy A. Cimatu and Senator Loren Legarda led the meeting on the Malandog River and Bagumbayan Creek Rehabilitation Project in Antique Provincial Capitol, ...
- April 1, 2019
Goals for Boracay: Staying within its ‘carrying capacity’ and no more shortcuts for permits
It's a long six months for Task Force Boracay, but Interior and Local Government officer-in-charge Eduardo Año said that their sleeves are rolled up and they are ready for the grueling and somewhat thankless job. In a press ...
- April 28, 2018
Duterte won't shorten Boracay closure, asks for patience
President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday said he will not shorten the six-month shutdown period for Boracay Island, and reiterated that no casino will be built on the island resort. In a press conference at Davao International ...
- April 30, 2018
Bikers’ concern for Iloilo River lauded
The Facebook post of Ilonggo artist and biker Rock Drilon on Apr. 1, 2018 shows two photos of a portion of the riverbanks of Iloilo River before and after it was planted with mangroves. The first photo shows several bikers ...
- April 9, 2018