ISLAND LIFE

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

After a banner 2025 capped by top regional honors, Boracay’s iconic White Beach was voted the world’s best beach by readers of Condé Nast Traveler . By Freida Dario-Santiago Just as Boracay was celebrating its top-four ranking among Asia’s best islands, Condé Nast Traveler   (CNT)  released its year-end list of the World’s Best Beaches “for Sunbathing, Surfing, and Doing Absolutely Nothing,” based on votes from readers of its US edition. The prestigious top-15 list features s

by Jaz Mara Food joints along Boracay’s Main Road worth stopping for Boracay has been busier than ever lately. Families and groups of friends fill the beach, water activities buzz in every corner, and shops are packed with visitors hunting for the perfect souvenir. When it comes to dining, most tourists gravitate toward beachfront restaurants or the lively atmosphere of D’Mall. But for those who want to step away from the crowd and explore beyond the usual hotspots, Boracay’s

by Abi Lei One tap or click, and food gets delivered right to your doorstep. Better yet, just add hot water or pop it in the microwave, and minutes later, you have a hot meal. These instant fixes, however, have taken away much of the joy of cooking together and sharing a feast prepared as a family. Yet a movement seeking to bring us back to our kitchens is very much alive in Boracay. From November 19 to 23, 2025, I had the privilege of seeing the slow food community of Boraca

Top romantic tables for Valentine’s Day by Gene Loves Acosta How many times have we sworn off Valentine’s Day crowds, only to end up scrambling for plans when the night rolls in?  Boracay makes that dilemma a little easier. With its mix of intimate hideaways and mood-setting dining spots, the island offers plenty of ways to celebrate without forcing the romance. Consider this your heads-up (and your excuse to plan), as we list some tables worth booking for a Valentine’s date

Having lived in Boracay for five years now, and counting, I can say it isn’t just its name that appeals to people who choose to forego city

Boracay, a gem of the Philippine archipelago, boasts a fragile beauty, with its greatest asset being the pristine white sands encircling the

The transition from city to island life comes with the price of having little or no friends or family you can absolutely trust or rely on in

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

Macapagal. Marcos. Zobel. Ayala. Kuok. Iconic names indeed. And what do they all have in common - their families have all dined at...

What you treat your wife to on her birthday is oftentimes a problem, especially when you’ve been married for many years.

Now open, and ready to welcome you, Boracay is a tamer but more sustainable version of its former self. The gorgeous beaches remain and the

I don’t believe the old adage “too much of a good thing…” In fact, I think the more of something that’s good, the better it is. This...

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

After a long day preparing things for Christmas and doing some last minute shopping, we ended up in d*mall and decided to look around for so

We have spent some wonderful times roaming around and popping into our favorite island restaurants. It’s such a pleasurable way to spend...

By Amanda Virrey Carrying on from my second entry in this narration on strict isolation, I mentioned four of my friends who were...

In my first entry, I narrated my dear one’s ordeal in being subjected to an isolation facility against his will. You may read the previous p

Recently, a person who is very dear to me has just returned to the island after being isolated in Kalibo for testing positive for COVID-19.

Now nearing my 80th year on this planet, I was a baby born in an air raid shelter during World War II. I consider myself a product of the re