Rappler's latest stories on Boracay
FALSE: Boracay photos in 'disente' vs 'bastos' times
(UPDATED) The 'disente' photo was taken in March 2018, while the 'bastos' photo was a stock photo that has been used in some articles shortly before Boracay's closure in April 2018
Tourism slumps in Boracay after gradual reopening
Recent statistics showed 81 tourists arrived on the island from June 16 to June 30. Meanwhile, Kalibo International Airport, resumes some commercial flights.
Proposed increase in Boracay environmental fees needs further study–provincial board
The Aklan Sangguniang Panlalawigan says that all Aklanons and non-resident workers in Boracay Island should be exempted from paying the environmental fee
Boracay task force revokes accreditation of resort visited by virus case
The Malay municipal government is studying whether a case should be filed against a Bureau of Fire Protection employee and the resort for breach of quarantine protocols
Western Visayas tourists can visit Boracay starting June 16
All modified general community quarantine rules will apply, such as mask-wearing and physical distancing
Duterte extends Boracay task force term until 2021
The task force has another year to demolish illegal structures and improve drainage systems in the world-famous island
Boracay lockdown costs Aklan more than P11-B in lost revenues
The estimate is based on tourist arrivals in Boracay Island during the same period in 2019
Habal-habal driver who offered P100-M reward to 'kill Duterte' arrested, too
Ronald Quiboyen is reacting to the controversial arrest of a 25-year-old public school teacher from Pangasinan, who offered P50-million reward to kill the President
No swimming! Boracay navigates life after strict lockdown
As residents of Aklan try to get back on their feet, the provincial government says it's going to prioritize assistance to local farmers and producers of agricultural crops
Workers stranded in Boracay appeal to Aklan gov't, home LGUs to let them return
The workers come from Cebu, Iloilo, Samar, Negros Oriental, Romblon, Antique, Nueva Ecija, Zamboanga del Norte, and Pampanga
Boracay waste down to about 50% amid coronavirus lockdown
Aklan province reports its 4th case of coronavirus. All of them have history of travel to Metro Manila, the epicenter of coronavirus outbreak in the country
Aklan stops all public transport, including boats bound for Boracay
Though there is still no outbreak in Boracay, there are already 3 coronavirus disease cases in Aklan province
Foreign tourists stranded in Boracay due to lockdown, restrictions
Despite mercy flights to get them out of the resort island, some 500 holidaymakers are still trapped there
Task force scraps LoveBoracay 2.0, other scheduled events due to coronavirus scare
The provincial government also cancels the 64th Aklan Day celebrations
Duterte backs out of Boracay visit over coronavirus threat
Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo says President Rodrigo Duterte will not proceed to Boracay after 'careful review' of the coronavirus situation in the Philippines
'Ligo tayo': Amid coronavirus, Duterte jokes he'll swim in Boracay with Puyat
President Rodrigo Duterte also brushes aside a 'no-touch' policy between him and the public
Boracay combats coronavirus impact with discounts
Hotels and restaurants in Boracay lower prices by as much as 50%, but this may still not be enough to convince wary tourists to come back
Boracay tourist arrivals decline by 40% due to coronavirus
The China market is the hardest hit, from 59,768 arrivals in February 2019 to 490 tourists this year
11 Boracay tourists return to South Korea
A Boracay official says the South Korean tourists, who arrived in the island on February 25, did not exhibit flu-like symptoms
11 South Korean tourists in Boracay being monitored for coronavirus
The tourists come from Daegu, a city in North Gyeongsang province and the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in South Korea
To ‘cushion’ effects of virus outbreak, DOT wants Duterte to visit tourist spots
The tourism department plans to bring President Rodrigo Duterte to Boracay, Cebu, and Bohol, as the tourism industry continues to suffer from the coronavirus scare
84 travelers denied entry at Malay border checkpoints
Meanwhile, 9 persons under investigation for the novel coronavirus in Aklan are discharged from hospital
Coronavirus impact on tourism may be worse than Boracay closure
Almost 60% of island hopping and water sports activities, as well as majority of vendors, tattoo artists, and beach masseuses will be affected by the temporary ban
Boracay eyes travel ban on mainland China tourists
'Isang case ng coronavirus sa Boracay, sira na ang isla,' says town councilor Maylynn Aguirre-Graf
11 Chinese tourists in Aklan under observation for exposure to coronavirus
Four of them came in close contact with a confirmed case in Hong Kong before flying to Manila, then Boracay, authorities say
Aklan health authorities send back to Wuhan 80 Boracay-bound tourists
The tourists are part of a group which left before a lockdown was imposed by Chinese authorities on the city known as the epicenter of the raging coronavirus outbreak
1 Chinese tourist dead in Boracay boat mishap
The 26 others on the island hopping boat, mostly Chinese tourists, were rescued and in good condition, says the Philippine Coast Guard
Task force orders mayor to stop charging Boracay pontoon fees
National Task Force Boracay puts on hold the charging of P30 for the use of the pontoon bridge
Typhoon Ursula prompts Aklan town to suspend total tricycle phaseout in Boracay
'Nahirapan ang ating mga [e-trikes] na maka-recharge dahil may mga lugar sa isla na wala pang kuryente,' says acting Malay, Aklan Mayor Frolibar Bautista
Boracay Island still recovering from Typhoon Ursula
The island resort is facing 3 problems – electric power outages, uncollected garbage and limited fuel
Fire breaks out in Boracay before New Year
A fire officer says strong winds coming from Sibuyan sea fanned the fire and caused the flames to spread quickly
Malay PNP issues travel safety warning for Boracay tourists
A warning by the Malay police says: 'Avoid having drinks with people you barely know to avoid possibility of date rape or theft. Have good, clean fun with a group to avoid untoward incidents due to intoxication'
No fireworks display in Boracay to welcome 2020
Since fireworks are not allowed near the ocean, New Year's Eve celebrations are set to be held in mainland Malay instead
Acting Malay mayor pushes total tricycle phase-out in Boracay
The town of Malay is phasing out all gasoline-powered tricycles by December 31
Watsons’ loyal shoppers share what it’s like to be treated to a luxurious vacation in Boracay
All 20 raffle winners were given a 3-day, 2-night stay at Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort and Spa
Despite resistance, Boracay resumes demolishing noncompliant structures
(UPDATED) Foreign owners of business establishments use water hoses to prevent the demolition of their buildings which the Boracay task force says violated the easement rules
A year after reopening: Rehabilitation of Boracay still ongoing
The Boracay rehabilitation management group says the objective is to restore the former glory of Boracay Island
Fire razes over 100 houses in Boracay
The 3-hour blaze reaches general alarm and destroys homes Sitio Ambulong, Barangay Manocmanoc
Malay town acting mayor declares Boracay a discipline zone
Frolibar Bautista list achievements of his first 100 days as acting mayor
Boracay rehabilitation body to reassess public emergency services
The move comes after 7 members of the Boracay Dragon Boat Team perished in an accident while training
DENR suspends all dragon boat races in Boracay
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu suspends all dragon boat race activities in Boracay in the wake of a deadly accident that claimed the lives of 7 members of a local dragon boat group
Water utility says no untreated wastewater flowing into Boracay beach
Boracay Tubi System says it has complied with the water quality and effluent standards set by DENR
PCG reminds groups to observe safety measures at sea after Boracay incident
The Philippine Coast Guard gives the reminder after the initial investigation showed that the dragon boat team members had no life vests when they trained in Boracay waters
Family mourns death of Boracay paddler
'Mabait siya na anak. Tinanggap na namin ang nangyari, hindi naman natin ito kagustuhan,' says the mother of Mark Vincent Navarrete, one of the 7 confirmed casualties in a drowning incident in Boracay Island
7 dead as dragon boat capsizes off Boracay
(4th UPDATE) The 14 other members of the Boracay Dragon Boat Team were rescued and brought to the hospital, says the Philippine Coast Guard
House bill proposes creation of Boracay Island Council
House Bill No. 4175, authored by Aklan Representative Teodorico Haresco Jr, says the council should be directly under the Office of the President
Supreme Court affirms Ati ownership of 2-hectare land in Boracay
The private claimants take the wrong appeal route, which is the High Court's basis in upholding the authority of the NCIP award of ancestral domain
DENR, Aklan gov't to help in Boracay garbage hauling payment
The Malay government is facing difficulty in paying ECOS P95 million for its collection, hauling, and dumping services from January to June 2019
Boracay robbery suspect returns stolen money, apologizes for crime
A waiter in Romblon returns P2.7 million in cash, a cash metal box, a bank passbook, and a checkbook to the person he stole these from
East Asians dominate Boracay arrivals
The Malay Municipal Tourism Office records show that from January to July over 1.3 million foreign and domestic tourists have visited the world-class resort island
