Illegal Tour Guides and Commissioners in Boracay reminded by TREU

Written by Jay-ar Arante

Tourism Regulations Enforcement Unit (TREU) reminds the local and foreign tour guides and commissioners in Boracay.

According to the TREU Head Wilson Enriquez, although they weren’t a part of his league, they must still follow the rules implemented by the LGU Malay.

He said, that it is a need for them to register in order to get a precise permit and that the monitoring will be on going and whenever they fail to comply with the requirements, they will be subjected for penalty.

Enriquez added, that there are plenty of foreign tour guides and commissioners that are not yet having a Municipal Permit.

Therefore, they are reminded to follow the law in order to be fair enough to others.

Translated by Carla N. Suñer

Harassment and stealing by lady boys in Boracay, chastised by their fellow lady boys

Written by Bert Dalida

The stealing and harassment by lady boys in Boracay was chastised by their fellow lady boys.

According to a lady boy whose identity was hidden in the name “Charry,” the modus operandi is destructive to the image of Boracay.

“Charry” added that the actions of their fellow lady boys towards tourists got their group enmeshed that is why authorities are also irritated towards them.

Although “Charry” admitted they sometimes chase foreigners in order to catch customers, “Charry” pointed out that they do not harass and steal from tourists.

Lady boys in Boracay, who repeatedly steal from and victimize foreigners when midnight and the dawn arrive, are considered headaches by authorities.

Translated/Edited by Rodel J. Abalus

Tree Planting at Vegetation Area, to be launched by BFI

Written by Bert Dalida

The Boracay Foundation Incorporated (BFI) is set to conduct a Tree Planting Activity at Boracay’s vegetation area this coming Saturday.

This is in line with BFI’s goal to restore the Island’s natural beauty.

With this, the Boracay Foundation is inviting all the establishments at the front beach to support the cause, by giving way, as the group conducts the planting of coconut trees.

Its volunteers, including the LGU-Malay, are expected to mark the said Saturday as another historic event in the island through cooperation.

The BFI added that representatives or employees from each establishment who will show their support will be a huge contribution to the mentioned Tree Planting Activity.

Translated by Shelah Casiano

Heavy Traffic at Caticlan on Sunday, Annoyed Motorists

Written by Jay-ar M. Arante

The heavy traffic at Caticlan on Sunday, September 22 due to a road construction, long lines of large vehicles and strong rain, annoyed motorists.

The traffic almost lasted for an hour where there were long lines of large vehicles that were about to board the RORO at Caticlan Jetty Port.

Another cause of the heavy traffic was the strong rain and a road construction at the vicinity.

The heavy traffic, which does not usually occur at the area, disappointed motorists.

On the other hand, passengers of some vehicles were annoyed because of the very slow traffic.

Included in the annoyed passengers were tourists who were in a hurry to catch their flights at Caticlan and Kalibo airports.

The traffic started at the boundary of the town of Malay and Nabas going to Caticlan Jetty Port and Tambisaan Port.

Translated/Edited by Rodel J. Abalus

Supposed new thieving modus, confirmed by Boracay PNP

Written by Bert Dalida

Attention to all hotels and resorts in Boracay Island.

The Boracay PNP has confirmed that a new modus is being used by burglars and or robbers.

This is in relation to an incident at a hotel in Baranggay Balabag last night.

Based on the investigation of the Boracay PNP, the supervisor of the said hotel reported that at around 10pm last night, two individuals - both males - went into their establishment and inquired about their lowest room rate.

One of the suspects was accompanied to look at the room while the other stayed at the reception area.

Meanwhile, suspect 1 left his bag inside the room after having the supervisor believe they are taking it.

By the time they are back at the reception area, suspect two was no longer there, suspect 1 then alibis that the former may have gone to some disco bars and left to follow.

The supervisor then later found out that their built-in laptop was missing from the reception desk, its cord was severed.

The authority believes that this is a new modus after discovering that the suspects left the bag, containing what appeared to be stolen clothes, in exchange to the ripped off laptop.

Translated by Shelah Casiano