Test Pile for Port Expansion in Cagban Jetty port is now starting for construction

Posted June 26, 2014

Written Jay-ar M. Arante

The Test Pile for the port Expansion of Cagban Jetty Port is now being started

According to Special Operation Officer III Jean Pontero of Caticlan Jetty Port, they are going to add 51 meters to the current port due to the limited dimension of the ramp that causes the slow operation of boats during low tide.

Pontero pointed that additional staircases will also be constructed and once finished, boats and ferries can dock simultaneously.

It was noted that the project was implemented by the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) after they conducted an inspection on the island together with DILG Secretary Mar Roxas.

Pontero added that it they target to finish before the start of summer season next year.

For now they have more plans for the betterment of Caticlan and Cagban Jetty Port.

Drug accomplishment on the island of Boracay, rose this year

Posted June 25, 2014

Written by Bert Dalida

Drug accomplishment on the island of Boracay rose this year.

In fact, according to Boracay PNP Chief of Intelligence and Operation Section P/Inspector Kennan Ruiz, in the 1st quarter alone of 2014, Boracay PNP even exceeded the drug accomplishment of the entire year of 2013.

He also added that the combined forces of the Provincial Anti-Illegal Drugs Special Operations Task Group and Boracay PNP resulted in the success of their consecutive operations on the island.

It was noted that they reached twelve successful buy-bust operations which was recorded by the Boracay PNP from January to March of this year.

Meanwhile, Boracay PNP vowed to curb the illegal drugs on the island.

They also warned the people behind this work to stop what they do and earn from more sensible means.

Recently, a tattoo artist and two of his companions were caught by operatives in a Buy-Bust Operation selling illegal drugs.

Translated by Jay-ar M. Arante

LGU Malay currently studying the resolution of PALMT-Boracay regarding Licensed Massage Therapist

Posted June 24, 2014

Written by Jay-ar M. Arante

The Local Government Unit of Malay currently studying the resolution approving the application for accreditation of Licensed Massage Therapist Inc. (PALMT-Boracay)

It is based on Memorandum Order 312 Series of 2011 of the Department of Health (DOH) that all massage therapists must get a licensure exam.

During the last session of SB Malay they discussed the said matter which is needed to regulate the masseurs in the island.

It was noted that it is a mandate of the DOH, wherein therapist may not be able to practice without this license.

For now the LGU Malay needs to further study on this but also they are ready to support the resolution for the benefits of the masseurs in Boracay.

Meanwhile more than two hundred massage therapists in the island have passed the written examination conducted by the DOH.

Garlic prices push cost in Boracay Island as well

Posted June 23, 2014

Written by Bert Dalida

Garlic is now retailed at more than P300 a kilo in Boracay Island, causing households and restaurants to cut down on the use of these condiments.

Indeed, according to a chef in one cooking service at D’Talipapa Boracay, they just have merely over a kilo budget compared to its cheaper price before it extends.

“Basically, we need garlic as condiments in different specialty such as butter garlic shrimps, garlic butter crabs, garlic rice and other pan-fried foods specifically popular among tourists.” It says.

Furthermore, whole seller / retailer (s) also confirmed that they do not have a choice but to sell a whole piece of garlic in P15.

Meanwhile, in an effort to temper the price spike, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has arranged sorties of rolling trucks that sell local garlic in key marketplaces.

Based on DA monitoring, in the first quarter of 2014 alone, garlic prices rocketed by 213 percent—or more than thrice—“due to a lower supply of imported garlic and a higher demand from traders.”

However, DA has also convened the National Garlic Action Team to determine the cause of the price spike and come up with solutions.

DA says that “The action team is composed of representatives of the DA High Value Crops Development Program (HVCDP), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the academe, and the private sector.”


Translated by Gloria Villas

Aklan's Indigenous People, featured in Dayaw Festival

Posted June 23, 2014

Written by Jay-ar M. Arante

The Indigenous People in the province of Aklan will be featured in Dayaw Festival.

This is after the meeting between the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCAA), the Ati leaders and Aklan Province last June 18, 2014 at the Governor’s Office Conference Room.             

                                            

Here they discussed to have a Dayaw Festival in the province which is exclusive to the natives.

It was noted that the Dayaw Festival will be conducted in the town of Malay because this is where a high number of Aklan's Indigenous People has been found.

Governor Joeben Miraflores and Congressman Ted Haresco led the said conference as a means to show value to the native Ati’s in the province.

Meanwhile it has been found that the number of Indigenous People in the province is growing high as they also have their own places in the town of Malay and others are working on the island of Boracay.