Rappler's latest stories on Boracay businesses
Government shuts down 10 establishments in Boracay
The Boracay Interagency Rehabilitation Group also reports a spike in Chinese and Korean businesses in the tourist destination
Beachfront vendors and picnickers top violators fined in Boracay
A total of 468 people were fined in Boracay for violating ordinances since February 21, when local authorities launched a project to enforce discipline in the island
Boracay Inter-agency Task Force demolishes erring resort
The resort was given 3 orders to voluntarily demolish its structure starting April 26, 2018 but these went unheeded, says the DENR
Malay execs urge town council to fast-track relocation site for Boracay vendors
Hundreds of vendors barred from the beachfront of the new Boracay, still have no designated area where they can sell their goods and services
Tension eases in Boracay: Singaporean businessman apologizes to DENR official
'There are some who make friends and quarrel later, but we quarreled and became friends,' says businessman Peter Tay after patching things up with DENR Undersecretary Benny Antiporda
Boracay tension: Singaporean businessman 'assaulted' by DENR undersecretary?
DENR Undersecretary Benny Antiporda says Boracay businessman Peter Tay 'humiliated' himself, but admits to shoving Tay when tensions rose
DENR fines 209 Boracay establishments
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources says 209 establishments in Boracay need to pay a total of P43 million if they wish to operate again
WATCH: Swimming at Boracay's spotless white beach
Missed the powdery white sands on your feet? Here's how it feels like to swim at the 'new' Boracay.
IN GIFs: What to see in the new Boracay
Itching to see the newly reopened Boracay? Here's what to expect.
No casinos in Boracay as island reopens
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra wants President Rodrigo Duterte to issue an executive order banning casinos in Boracay
Only 3 of 10 Boracay hotels, resorts allowed to reopen
Boracay now has half the number of hotel rooms available before President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the island closed
WATCH: Back to zero? Businesses in debt as Boracay reopens
Some business owners say they are not 'back to zero,' rather it's 'back to negative' because of the debt incurred over their losses during the 6-month closure
Somber Boracay gears up for October 26 reopening
Boracay is ready to come back to life – but not businesses that will remain closed even after October 26
PAL's Mabuhay Maritime to offer Kalibo-Boracay ferry service
The ferry service seeks to provide seamless travel from the Kalibo International Airport to Boracay
Businesses still 'confused' over Boracay opening plans
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry wants the government to provide them a list of compliant establishments that would be allowed to operate by October 26
LOOK: E-trike, modern vehicles for the 'new' Boracay
These are part of the Department of Transportation's integrated transport system project in the island
IN CHARTS: Boracay is bursting at the seams
Boracay has exceeded its capacity in terms of population, infrastructure, and waste generated
LIST: 287 Boracay hotels allowed to operate
(4th UPDATE) The government has accredited 287 hotels, resorts, and inns that are already compliant with rules and regulations
Cimatu lifts ECC suspension for compliant Boracay businesses
This means that the businesses can now seek permits to operate from the interior and tourism departments
Boracay boat operator to charge double the previous fare
From the previous fare of P25, boat riders will pay P50 to the sole operator of the Caticlan to Boracay route when the world-class beach resort reopens
Gov't approves permits to operate of 25 Boracay hotels, resorts
The Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force is implementing a 'No Compliance, No Opening' policy to ensure that establishments follow rules and regulations
DENR to Boracay businesses: Stop dealing with fixers, impostors
Environment officials urge business owners or authorized representatives to personally process their certifications, business permits, and clearances at the one-stop shop in Boracay
One-stop shop for Boracay businesses gets 2-week extension
The one-stop shop will now be open until September 7 instead of the initial August 25 deadline
No more parties on the beach when Boracay reopens
A dry run is also scheduled from October 15 to 25, with local tourists from Aklan to be prioritized
DENR suspends compliance certificates of Boracay businesses
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources says the businesses would have to stop operations while their environmental compliance certificates are reviewed
IN NUMBERS: Foreign visitors up by 10% despite Boracay closure
The Department of Tourism says foreign visitor arrivals still grew in May despite the closure of Boracay as they went to other destinations in the country
Boracay natives can sell land to big firms, if they want – Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte has previously said he would put Boracay under the land reform program because he wants to limit commercial establishments that cause environmental problems
For residents, uncertainty looms over Boracay relocation plan
Some residents protest the rumored plan to relocate them outside the top tourist island
IN PHOTOS: Businesses 'dead' in Boracay
Business owners can only hope that the island would be reopened sooner than originally scheduled
'Uutang muna': For a hair braider, life goes on after Boracay closure
'Tiyaga-tiyaga pa rin talaga,' says Michelle, one of the 36,000 workers affected by President Rodrigo Duterte's order to close Boracay for 6 months
A cook's plight after Boracay closure: From P3,000 to none
''Yung pagkain ko ng dalawang beses sa isang araw, isa na lang para makatipid,' according to a cook in Boracay, who also says it would allow him to save money for his children's education
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, April 27, 2018
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WATCH: What Boracay looks like after it was closed down
The shores of Boracay Island's White Sand Beach are almost empty on the day it is closed to the public
DILG to file cases vs Aklan local gov't officials over Boracay neglect
Interior Assistant Secretary Epimaco Densing III says that at least 10 local government officials are responsible for the neglect of the island
Boracay now closed
This comes after President Rodrigo Duterte 'verbally' ordered the island's closure, saying Boracay has become a 'cesspool'
WATCH: The last few minutes before Boracay is closed
Watch our video of the last few minutes before the world-famous island of Boracay is closed starting Thursday, April 26
WATCH: '50% off' for some Boracay businesses on eve of closure
Some restaurants offer as low as 50% off on their menu, just so they use up their remaining supplies
Businesses brace for Boracay closure
(UPDATED) 'Inuubos na lang namin ang nasa stock kasi sayang. Sinusulit na lang namin ang puwedeng kitain habang 'di pa nagsasara sa turista,' a restaurant owner says on the eve of Boracay's 6-month shutdown
Private landowners vow to protect endangered species in Boracay
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources prods local government units, residents, businesses, and private landowners to work together on a conservation plan that could make demolition orders unnecessary
DOLE to Boracay businesses: Don't lay off workers
The Department of Labor and Employment says businesses can only observe the 'no work, no pay' scheme or let their employees use leave credits during the 6-month closure
Is the government prepared for Boracay's closure?
The labor department says it can only hire 5,000 of the 17,000 workers to be affected by the closure
DILG's Boracay plan: 6-month state of calamity, 2-month business shutdown
DILG Officer-in-charge Eduardo Año says the declaration will 'hasten' the island's recovery from intense commercialization
51 Boracay business owners summoned for environmental violations
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu says the establishments are required to have technical conferences with the Pollution Adjudication Bureau within the week
