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


Sunday Beach Bocce November 2023
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


Back in the Day…
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
Boracay Once More
The tiny Island of Boracay was one of the most affected local tourist destinations during the enforced Covid lockdowns. Being the number one


Unique people do unique things
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
Boracay Sun News - Award of Excellence
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,...


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


Pope Who Was A Mason
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...


The Immaculate Deception
At the present moment the media, governments globally, are paranoid with COVID-19.
We do not have a vaccine and it may be a long time befor


What’s Happening
Last Sunday saw a particularly strong Tropical Storm hit Boracay. Yet again we suffered long brownouts and a communications drop out.
I wa


Is Boracay Open?
The latest announcement from the Department of Tourism (DOT) that hotels can soon operate at a 100 percent capacity is a welcome sign, but h


Quarantine diaries, May 28
After almost 3 months of lockdowns I’m now looking forward to the government relaxing the quarantine restrictions. My small family -...


Boracay’s Garbage Problems
As a point of much contention and discussion amongst the island's residents and stakeholders, we asked the local community for their feedbac


Rehabilitation ongoing during Covid-19
By Jen Freeman On April 26, 2018, Boracay Island was closed to the public for the beginning of a six-month rehabilitation period, on the...


Quarantine diaries: May 20
By Anita Jacobs Sanchez After nine weeks of quarantine, which I know is causing many as much frustration and problems as the virus is...


Quarantine Diaries: May 15
Despite the effects that Covid-19 has inflicted upon us, the community spirit of people living and stranded on Boracay has given me hope.


The heART of Weathering the Pandemic Storm
One of the things that was very hard was trying to adjust to the new normal and accepting that THIS IS the normal for medical professionals


Quarantine Diaries: May 9
The time spent at home in quarantine has taught me something I lacked before; understanding others job efforts. I wouldn't class myself...


Worth a Laugh
By Charlie Greene As unbelievable as it may seem - it’s true… Just before the flights were stopped, a friend of mine was taking a flight...


Day 44 of Boracay Quarantine, 7th of May 2020: Guilt in the Time of COVID-19
I’ll be honest. Quarantine and self-isolation have really not been that hard for me, in general. I work online, from home. So, I’m used to

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