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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
Malaysia drops another high-profile corruption case
Musa Aman, ex-leader of Sabah state, is a senior member of the United Malays National Organization, which took control of the national government as part of a coalition in March
Malaysia's new PM says no 'traitor' after turmoil
Muhyiddin Yassin defends his legitimacy as premier, saying he has secured majority support from MPs
Malay town mayor, 10 other officials sued over Boracay pontoon fee
Noel Cabobos sues Malay acting Mayor Frolibar Bautista and 10 other officials for issuing an executive order requiring watersports operators to collect a fee for using specific pontoons in boat stations 1 and 3 at White Beach
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
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'
Acting Malay mayor pushes total tricycle phase-out in Boracay
The town of Malay is phasing out all gasoline-powered tricycles by December 31
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
Malaysian opposition groups join forces to win Muslim votes
United Malays National Organisation president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi insists the move would not deepen racial and religious divides
Malay mayor assumes post amid dismissal woes
(UPDATED) This comes after the Department of the Interior and Local Government said the vice mayor can assume the mayoral post in the town of Malay, Aklan
Boracay boat coop braces for modernization
The Maritime Industry Authority urges all boat operators plying the Caticlan-Boarcay and Tabon-Boracay routes to phase out wooden-hauled vessels
Malay residents want action vs smelly garbage trucks
Garbage trucks collect the trash in Boracay Island and dump it in a sanitary landfill in mainland Malay town
Boracay tricycle drivers asked to stop overcharging passengers
'We have to put a stop to these reports of a handful of abusive drivers preying on foreign travelers and visitors in Boracay,' says Councilor Maylynn Aguirre Graft
Mayor-elect Cawaling calls for unity in Boracay
'Let us help each other build better relations between the national and local governments,' says Mayor-elect Ceciron Cawaling of Malay, Aklan
East Asians dominate Boracay's foreign visitors
China and Korea account for 80% of the total international tourist arrivals from January to March 2019, based on figures released by the Malay Municipal Tourism Office
Build Malay fire station now, town execs urge BFP
Malay is one of municipalities in Aklan province without a fire station
Presence of stray dogs in Boracay still a public health hazard
A Malay town board member is worried the dogs may bite those attending Simbang Gabi
Child abuse charges vs Satur Ocampo 'laughable,' says wife
'They just have to invent things to pin people who are trying to do their job,' says Carolina 'Bobbie' Malay
Coast Guard tells owner to remove sunken vessel off Boracay
The LCT Bato Twin, which sank last November 4, poses a danger to passing ships
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
12 rescued as cargo ship sinks off Aklan
The Philippine Coast Guard says the 12 were aboard cargo ship LCT Bato Twin, which was carrying sand and gravel to Boracay
Malay execs eye amending rules on pet ownership in mainland, Boracay
Among the proposed amendments to the ordinance are limiting the number of dogs a person can own and the disposition of stray dogs in Boracay and mainland Malay
Boracay beach vendors in limbo, seek help of Malay town officials
Nobody has told the displaced Boracay vendors where they will work if the plan to clear the famed beachfront of all obstructions is implemented
Local gov't to ban single-use plastics when Boracay reopens
'Sa mga bisita sa Boracay, magdala na kayo ng sariling straw dahil bawal ang single-use plastic. Bawal na rin ang plastic bags at styrofoams sa isla,' says Sangguniang Bayan member Maylynn Aguirre Graf
DENR, Malay execs to align Boracay sewage treatment plant guidelines
Lawyer Richard Fabila, Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer (CENRO) of Boracay, says they will try to align Memorandum Circular No. 2018-006 of Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu with local laws
Malay town councilors divided over proposed environmental fee hike in Boracay
Malay town councilor Maylynn Aguirre-Graf has proposed a P500-environmental fee for tourists in Boracay, up from the current P75, to help sustain efforts to protect the island
State of calamity declaration sought for mainland Boracay
The municipal council of Malay, Aklan, wants more concrete basis to consider the proposal of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and the Liga ng mga Barangay
Malay gov't: Allow San Juan revelers to swim in coastal waters
Since April 26 – the start of Boracay's 6-month closure – local residents have been allowed to swim only in a designated swimming area in the white beach near Willy's Rock in Station 1
Malay gov't considers wastewater treatment by German partners in Boracay
Local officials are considering partnering with a German group to implement a low-cost, community-based approach to wastewater treatment in the island
Malaysian opposition bets on 'tsunami' of Muslim support
The optimism has been triggered by the decision of 92-year-old former leader Mahathir Mohamad, a champion of the country's Muslim Malays, to run as the opposition's prime ministerial candidate
Malaysia's scandal-hit PM faces tough fight as poll battle starts
The 11-day campaign is formally under way, with 222 parliamentary seats up for grabs
Displaced Boracay workers settle for P323/day for 30 days: 'Puwede na'
'We don't have jobs anymore that's why I'm applying here at DOLE. We were told that we will be street sweepers but I guess that's better than earning nothing,' says a former masseuse along Boracay's beachfront
Security guard stabbed to death on first day of Boracay closure
Off-duty security guard Jaylord dela Vega is attacked during an afternoon videoke session in a restaurant in Barangay Manoc-Manoc
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
'Malay local gov't has given Boracay demolition go signal' – DPWH
(UPDATED) The national government has criticized Malay Mayor Ceciron Cawaling for not cooperating earlier. President Duterte signs an order declaring state of calamity in the area only on Thursday afternoon.
Densing to Malay mayor: Don't hold Boracay rehab 'hostage' by not cooperating
'He (Cawalig) has to cooperate. We don't want the rehabilitation to be held hostage just by one or two officials,' says Interior Assistant Secretary Epimaco Densing III
PNP deploys riot police among 600-strong force securing Boracay rehab
Police contingent now in place ahead of 6-month closure of tourist haven
Malaysia's Mahathir warns 'monster' PM will cheat to win polls
Mahathir, who led Malaysia for over two decades, has been spurred out of retirement aged 92 to take on Najib Razak by allegations the premier was involved in an audacious scheme to plunder state fund
Malaysia to vote next month in closely fought general election
The poll date announced by the election commission – May 9 – has sparked fury among the opposition who claims a weekday election was deliberately chosen to keep turnout low, favoring Prime Minister Najib Razak
Aklan governor seeks to convince Duterte 'no need' for Boracay closure
The governor calls on other local officials and stakeholders to band together and convince President Rodrigo Duterte not to shut down Boracay Island
BFP says Boracay needs more fire substations
The Bureau of Fire Protection has only one fire substation on the island, which is a top tourist destination
Malay exec urged voluntary demolition of Boracay structures
Malay town mayor says demolishing illegal structures on their own will help Boracay Island
Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad named opposition PM candidate
The former long-time Prime Minister agrees to make way for jailed opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim – his former nemesis turned political ally – to become prime minister on his release from prison if Anwar is granted a royal pardon
Aklan town mourns death of Marine sniper in Marawi siege
Marine Sergeant Brian Tamboon s family will receive financial assistance from the municipal government of Malay the hero soldier s hometown
Coast Guard stepping up sea patrols in Boracay
Authorities say they will intensify sea patrols and deployment of assets to protect Boracay Island from any armed groups
Katsa bags to replace plastic bags in Boracay, Malay
These reusable canvas or katsa flour bags are locally sourced and could inspire the communities in Malay to produce eco friendly bags for tourists and residents
Najib destroying Malaysia, stoking racial tensions – Mahathir
Mahathir: He Najib is destroying this country he is bringing in racism very very serious crime has been committed
