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By Seema Manohar Boracay’s thriving wellness and self-care scene has no shortage of establishments with a range of services offering the latest trends and technology. These unique, boutique-style businesses are run by fabulous female entrepreneurs and are definitely worth squeezing into your vacation itinerary.  Janeth Meneses Dungo Jandi Skincare Clinic  is run by the enterprising Janeth Meneses Dungo, a.k.a. Jandi.  Inspired by her passion for genuine self-care, Jandi wante

Boracay is both a tourism hub and a permanent community, hosting millions of visitors who engage in land and water activities daily. This reality demands a healthcare system that can respond quickly and competently to emergencies.   The Municipal Health Office (MHO) has outlined a medical emergency referral protocol for Boracay and has shared that plans are underway to improve facilities and services. These are encouraging signals. What residents and visitors need is confiden

by Jun N. Aguirre NGCP linemen erecting poles to ensure continuous power supply.  📸  NGCP Various stakeholder groups have urged the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to fast-track efforts to stabilize Boracay Island’s electricity supply ahead of its hosting of the ASEAN meet in March 2026. At a press conference held last December at Casa Pilar Beach Resort, NGCP spokesperson Atty. Cynthia Alabanza said the target completion of the rehabilitation of the Unid

Tribal leaders from various communities in Panay Island showed a united front at a two-day conference in Boracay. Source: Facebook by Jun N. Aguirre Tribal leaders and elders from various Indigenous Peoples (IP) communities across Panay Island gathered for the first time at the Paradise Garden Resort in Boracay on December 5-6, 2025, to craft a shared, region-wide IP code. The consultative summit was convened by the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC), the National Commis

Philippine Flying Disc Ultimate Team at the 33 rd  SEA Games. 📸  Philippine Flying Disc Association   by Jun N. Aguirre Two Boracaynons have brought pride to the island after the Philippines clinched gold at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, held December 16-18, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. This marked the Philippines’ first-ever SEA Games gold medal in Flying Disc Ultimate, achieved after a hard-fought match against a highly competitive Singapore team. Team Pilipinas Ulti

We sought clarity from both the NGCP and AKELCO  by Freida Dario-Santiago 📸  Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/file Power Advisory from NGCP In a Boracay Sun News  exclusive interview with NGCP’s communications team, the grid operator confirmed that rehabilitation works along the 69-kV Unidos–Caticlan transmission line are underway. The project includes replacing damaged underground cables in Boracay and would require a total of six separate 12-hour scheduled power interruption

Boracay Sun News  asks business leaders for their top priorities, and what it would take to boost tourism in 2026 while shaping the future of Boracay Island. by Freida Dario-Santiago Last month, we published a fearless forecast: Boracay tourism was set to end the year strong despite low-season challenges, thanks to robust domestic travel and new direct flights. True enough, the Malay-Boracay Tourism Office recorded 227,828 tourist arrivals in December 2025, making it the busi

During a leisurely stroll along White Beach recently, Claire and myself met up with some of the Boracay Sun team heading up to Station 1. 

The recent rainy weather found Claire and myself running along the main road towards d*mall where we were going to grab some lunch.

The REEFBUD Project in Boracay Philippines named “CODE BLUE – Boracay” involved the deployment of 5000 artificial reef structures in marine

Discover how an icy cold San Miguel Pilsen embodies relaxation, camaraderie, and a deep appreciation for detail in Boracay.

Many years back, about 16 of them if my memory serves me well; I was living and working between Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Manil

“Oh, so you moved back permanently?” Permanence. If there’s one lesson life has taught me, it is that nothing is permanent.

The usual Sunday beach bocce at Levantin Bar was spiced up a little this week with some Free Boracay Sun News tshirts, mugs and umbrellas be

We were young, and we'd just found paradise! Wide-eyed kids who thought we were the first to find it - as each new generation does, about an

The tiny Island of Boracay was one of the most affected local tourist destinations during the enforced Covid lockdowns. Being the number one

One of the many good things about our wonderful little Island is its people and community. The old adage that “people make a place” certainl

Let’s Bring Boracay Back To Its Best In an effort to pump some positive vibes into our Island community and to support local businesses,...

Aklan Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Center (AARRC) volunteers rose to the challenge again this month, transferring several rescued cats a

I live on the island of Boracay. However, I was brought up in a very catholic community in a small town called Kilrush, County Clare, on...