Saturday, July 27, 2013

KIATA President responds to negative comments

Written by: Jay-ar Arante

The President of the Kalibo International Airport Association (KIATA) reacted against those who are throwing negative comments at them.

KIATA President Noemie F. Panado said, if the association has fallen short with their jobs, they are not suppose to be pulled down further.

According to Panado, they are giving proper regulations in rendering services to the tourists, particularly those commuting in their vans, and are not overpricing and or taking advantage.

They also always conduct a seminar together with van operators on how to properly communicate and deal with the tourists.

KIATA had earlier met with Boracay DOT Officer-in-Charge Tim Ticar for the latter to bring up complaints involving the association and to act on it promptly.

Panado added that their organization has been orderly so far as they have been abiding with the regulations of CAAP and DOT.

Meanwhile, the KIATA President calls upon those deriding them to stop hurling issues at the organization.

Noting, that for the tourist to always hear negativity about them will not have a good outcome and would just affect everybody.

Panado also requests all the transportation groups providing services to tourists to cooperate for the better of Boracay Island.

Translated by: Shelah Casiano

Friday, July 26, 2013

MALTREATMENT oF ANIMALS iN a RESORT, nOT TRUE - CENRO BORACAY

Written by: Jay-Ar Arante

The circulating information that a resort in the Island of Boracay is allegedly maltreating its pet animals is not true.

According to Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Boracay Protected Areas and Wildlife In-Charge, Nilo Subong, there is no maltreatment of a tiger and a python since they are currently being well taken care of.

Subong admitted that he was aware of information that the two animals are not being treated well and are not being given enough food.

Nevertheless, in his inspection on Wednesday of the previews week, he observed that the two animals were being well taken care of.

He added that the resort even had a one hundred square meter (100sqm) swimming pool constructed for the two animals to bathe on.

Subong also added that the two have their own veterinarian that monitors their health.

Meanwhile, a permit giving permission for the two animals to once again become attractions for the resort has not yet been issued by the Department of Environmental and Natural Resources Region 6.


Translated/Edited by: Rodel J. Abalus

Aklan, ready for DepEd’s new reform

Written by: Jay-ar Arante

The Department of Education in the province of Aklan is now ready for the new reform to the education system in the country.

According to DepEd Aklan Education Program Supervisor Michael Rapiz, they are prepared to implement this; however there should a consultation from the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos.

The DepEd has previously instructed the Muslim teachers to remove their face-veils in classrooms.

The issued order said, students and pupils seeing the teacher’s face will give proper identification and will promote a better relationship and encourage interest in learning.

Rapiz added that in the province of Aklan, particularly in Boracay, there are Muslim teachers who are teaching Arabic Language and Islamic Values who are wearing a face-veils or “niqab”.

Meanwhile, the DepEd is still waiting for the Office of the Muslim Affairs or OMA’s decision regarding the removal of the said veil whenever inside the classroom.


Translated by: Shelah Casiano

Thursday, July 25, 2013

Boracay Tourist Police Training School, open to all tourist police

Written by: Jay-ar Arante

The Tourist Police Training School that will be set up in Boracay will be open to all tourist police.

This is what P/Insp. Kennan Ruiz of the Boracay PNP clarified, following SB Member Floribar Bautista’s question if the facility will also be open to Tourist Police from other parts of the country.

Bautista, during Tuesdays’ SB Malay Session, asked of who are allowed to attend at the mentioned training school.

Ruiz explained that even Tourist Police from other areas in the country can visit and learn the proper communication and or dealings with foreign and local tourists.

The Police Officer also confirmed the plan of starting the construction of the school at Sitio Bantud, Brgy. Manoc-Manoc.

Earlier, a ceremonial groundbreaking for the training school was conducted, alongside the turn-over ceremony of Bicycle Patrols to the Boracay PNP.


Translated by: Shelah Casiano

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

BOAT oF a RESORT iN BORACAY NEARLY SANK BECAUSE oF STRONG WINDS aND WAVES

Written by: Bert Dalida
The Philippine Coastguard is advising boats travelling to, from and around the Island of Boracay to be careful.
This was after the motorboat named “Marlusa,” owned by a resort in Boracay nearly sank Tuesday afternoon, July 23.
According to Philippine Coastuard Station Commander Jimmy Oliver Vingno, the incident occurred around 1pm, Tuesday while the boat was travelling near Caticlan.
Nevertheless, the boat, which was loaded with sand when the incident happened, was rescued by other boats near the area.
No injuries were reported among the eight (8) passengers of the boat.

Translated/Edited by: Rodel J. Abalus