FLOODING PROBLEM aT tHE MAIN ROAD STATION 3, tO BE GIVEN a SOLUTION

Written by: Bert Dalida

A solution to the recurring flood problem at the main road station 3 will be implemented.

According to Malay Municipal Engineer, Elizer Casidsid the flood water from the mentioned area will be diverted going directly to Sitio Lugutan, Manoc-Manoc.

He added that the distance from the area going to Sitio Lugutan is quite far so the flood water needs to be pumped from the area and will fall into the drainage.

Casidsid mentioned in particular the recurrent flood problem experienced by motorists at the Main Road in front of Le-So Lei de Boracay.

Casidsid disclosed that pumping the flood water is the easiest solution.

Translated/Edited by: Rodel J. Abalus

Disposal of used crude oil at Bolabog Beach, denied by BIHA

Written by: Bert Dalida

The Boracay Island Hopping Association (BIHA) refuted an accusation that they disposed used crude oil at the Bolabog Beach last week.

According to BIHA Chairman Rigoberto Gelito Jr. they conducted an investigation among their members, and he personally delved into the issue at the said area.

This is in relation to an alleged witness’ disclosure of island hopping boats dumping used oil in the seas.

A claim, which Gelito said, might have been performed by others and was diverted to them.

Meanwhile, the chairman also released a memorandum order for BIHA members, stating that whoever will be caught liable of the violation will be met with a corresponding penalty that could lead to cancelation of membership.

Gelito pointed out that discarding used crude oil in the waters of Boracay is strictly prohibited by the association.

Translated by: Shelah Casiano

DOT Boracay, targets1.5 million tourists arrivals this year

(Written by: Jay-ar Arante)

The Department of Tourism is looking to reach a target of 1.5 million tourist arrivals in Boracay this year.

According to DOT Officer-in-Charge, Tim Ticar, they’ve already recorded more than 700 thousand tourists who arrived in the island from January to July 2013.

A record, which gladdened the DOT as this will give a huge impact to Boracay’s tourism industry.

Ticar is also happy about the fact that despite the inclement weather brought about by the rainy season, many visitors are still flocking to Boracay.

At the moment, the Department of Tourism is confident that the 1.5 million-target will be achieved.

Meanwhile, Ticar reminds the public to be kind or to properly deal with the tourists, not only for Boracay but for the entire country, as the industry greatly helps every Filipino family.

(Translated by: Shelah Casiano)

OPERATION oF "HABAL-HABAL" iN BORACAY, tO BE FOCUSED oN bY BLTMPC

Written by: Bert Dalida

The operation of “habal-habal,” (motorcycles without franchise that service passengers) has been ordered to be focused upon by the Boracay Land Transport Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BLTMPC).

According to BLTMPC Chairman, Ryan Tubi, their tricycle operation is really affected by “habal-habal.” 

He said that “habal-habals,” which do not have a franchise, are even the ones who take in passengers in Boracay.

Meanwhile, a letter was sent by the BLTMPC in the past week to the Municipal Auxiliary Police and Boracay PNP to regulate and catch the so called “illegal transport medium” in the island, specially the “habal-habals.”

Aside from “Habal-habals,” tricycles and drivers of tricycles without franchise, and drivers who ply the streets at night without uniform, have been ordered to be caught.

Translated/Edited by: Rodel J. Abalus

BECAUSE oF WRONG DISPOSAL oF WASTE, LGU tO INVESTIGATE a FAST FOOD CHAIN iN BORACAY

Written by: Jay-ar M. Arante

Because of wrong disposal of garbage, the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Malay is set to inspect a popular fast food chain in the island of Boracay.

According to Town Council Member, Floribar Bautista, the photo of the fast food chain at the front beach is spreading on social network.

Allegedly, the photo seen by Bautista saw was alarming since heaps of garbage were just scattered right in front the food chain.

Bautista added that a solution should be made on the problem so that it will not be imitated by other establishments since the matter is destructive to tourism in Boracay Island.

The Council Member had asked the Office of the Mayor to check the photo posted on the Internet in order to put focus on the problem.

Bautista further added that the photos posted on social network were from concerned citizens.

As of press time, the LGU of Malay is said to be making a move on the wrong disposal of waste by the fast food chain so it will not be repeated.

Translated/Edited by: Rodel J. Abalus