Boracay Hospital not included in EEDD’s Funding for 2013

It is a fact that the Economic Enterprise Development Department (EEDD) has not included the Don Ciriaco Tirol Memorial Hospital also known as Boracay Hospital, in its 2013 budget.

The reason, as EEDD Head Dr. Michael I. Terencio has clarified, the hospital on the island is not under their department.

In an interview with Dr. Terencio this morning, he explained that although the EEDD is under the Governor’s Office, the hospital however is not covered by their scope.

Rather, Boracay Hospital is under the Provincial Health Office (PHO).

Terencio added that the mentioned medical facility is still on the Municipal Hospital level.

He also said that there are currently three hospitals under the EEDD these are the Ibajay and Altavas District Hospital and the Provincial Hospital.

This explanation is the EEDD Manager’s response to yesterday’s heated discussion amongst the Municipal Council of Malay, where they have planned to pass a resolution for the Boracay Hospital to be included and be funded by the EEDD.

Especially that this facility is a primary necessity of the island.

They also noted that the high ranking officials of the province have promised that the Malay Jetty Ports’ revenue will be returned to Boracay in the form of quality service and facilities.

CREMATORIUM iN BORACAY - "nO PROBLEM" tO tHE CATHOLIC CHURCH iN BORACAY uNDER sOME CONDITIONS

Cremation is now accepted by the community, and many now cremate the body of the deceased.

Because of this, according to Fr. Arnaldo Crisostomo of the Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish Church, Boracay, cremation is now accepted by the Catholic Church in the island.

However, Fr. Crisostomo said that conditions are needed regarding the matter especially that Boracay Island is a tourist destination.

He added that a plan should be made available for example on the location of the crematorium, and whether it is safe for the community.

With this explanation, he said there was “no problem” if Malay would have a crematorium.

The putting up of a crematorium in Boracay or Malay was previously brought up by the Town Council of Malay. This is seen as a solution by the Town Council to the almost full cemeteries of Boracay.

Caroling in Boracay, strictly prohibited

“Caroling is prohibited in Boracay”

As early as this November, and as the yuletide season is here,  the Island Administrator of Boracay has clarified that “caroling” is banned on the island even on Christmas day.

According to the Administrator, as there is an influx of carolers in the island every year, they could no longer be sure, particularly the residents, of what is the real purpose behind the carolers’ house-to-house visits.

As a result, they are implementing a strict measure towards those who wishes to conduct such activity on the island.

May they be adults or children, the prohibition is applied the same.

In line with this, Island Administrator Glenn Sacapano advised the residents to report or to inform the Barangay Officials and “Tanods” if there are those who are caroling and are asking for money or donation.

The residents could also report them to the Municipal Social Worker for their documents to be inspected and be acted upon.

AFTER LoNG WEEKEND VACATION ≈ RORO PASSENGERS FLOCKED aT tHE CATICLAN JETTY PORT ≈ fOR tHE VOYAGE bACK tO MANILA

Droves of passengers flocked at the Roll-On-Roll -Off (RORO) at Caticlan Jetty Port last night, Sunday.

Despite the volume, everyone was able to board successfully for their journey back to Manila and no one was stranded because of the system implemented at the port.

This was learned from PO 2^nd Condrito Alvares of the Philippine Coast Guard Caticlan in an interview, Monday morning.

Alvares added, however, that more passengers are still expected since the rest of the vacationers will be going back to Manila at noon time Monday.

Philippines just had a long vacation for office and schools – a long weekend. November 1 and 2 were Special None Working Holidays for the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, followed by the weekend days Saturday and Sunday.

ICC Stickers on Christmas Lights, significant – DTI Aklan

Look for the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) Sticker in every electric products being bought.

This is what the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Aklan reminds the consumers, particularly when purchasing Christmas lights now that many are buying decorations for the Christmas season.

Although this is their usual reminder to the public, DTI-Aklan Director Diosdado Cadena, again calls out to the masses to be keen enough when choosing and buying such decorations especially those that needs the use of electricity.

This is for the avoidance of any accidents like fire.

The Director added that not all electrical equipments are Philippine made, therefore everybody should be vigilant enough and to look for the ICC Sticker before purchasing it.

In line with this, as the department is conducting a strict monitoring on Christmas lights, Cadena pleasantly told that their office is glad of the fact that DTI’s list showed that all products being distributed and sold in Kalibo recently has a certified quality.