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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...

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

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

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

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

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