BTAC admits motorcycle crashes in Boracay

Posted November 26, 2014

Written by Gloria Villas

They roar past cars. Zig between lanes. And risk daring maneuvers.

Boracay Tourist Assistance Center (BTAC) Cops say they are seeing more motorists behave brazenly in the island of Boracay highways than in the past.

And admits they’re seeing an uptick in deaths, although refused to give a record with regards on the number of motorcycle accidents cases in the island.

BTAC said: “The motorists somehow lost control, striking another vehicle, alcohol involvement among motorcycle operator are the leading causes of crashes.”

Meanwhile, based on the record another motorcycle accident happened last Sunday in the island.

Officials say, in fatal crash last month numbers of victims were also transferred in Kalibo Aklan for proper medication.

Meanwhile, BTAC is also focusing on how to adjust traffic in the island in collaboration with the Municipal Auxiliary Police (MAP).

Phase 1 of Boracay Hospital expansion project, being fast tracked for April 2015

Posted November 25, 2014

Written by Jay-ar M. Arante

The Sangguniang Bayan of Malay received the response of the Department of Health (DOH) Region 6 in relation to the Boracay hospital expansion project.

According to Malay SB Secretary Concordia Alcantara, DOH Region 6 sent them a letter for the fast track of the project which states that the renovation of phase 1 of the three storey hospital must be finished in April 2015 before the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Boracay in May 2015.

It was found out that the construction of the said hospital was stopped because of some problems.

Alcantara even added that the project contractor will be possibly replaced because of some controversy.

It will be recalled that SB Member Aguirre authored the resolution to fast track the project not only in favor of the patients who cannot afford the private clinics in the island but also in preparation for the upcoming APEC.

Meanwhile, after the construction of Boracay Hospital, some big changes are expected like additional facilities and health personnel which can better serve patients in Boracay.

MBC Stations led KBP accreditation exam in Aklan

Posted November 25, 2014

Written by Gloria Villas

Thirty one (31) out of 48 examinees passed the accreditation exam for the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) held last October 18, 2014 in the province of Aklan.

In this regards, media practitioner from Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) Stations namely DYYR-Yes FM, DYEY- Easy Rock, DYSM- Love Radio topped this year’s exam who ranked first to third followed by other 14 media practitioners in same stations.

Completing the 31 passers are 14 examinees coming from other stations namely Bombo Radyo, RMN Stations, Ultrasonic Broadcasting System and mass communication students from Northwestern Visayan Colleges in Kalibo.

Meanwhile, the accreditation exam is aimed at raising the standards of professionalism in the broadcast industry.

Prior to the examination, a half day seminar-workshop on media ethics and broadcast code was conducted to enhance the knowledge and skills of media practitioners, journalism graduates and mass communications students in the province.

Furthermore, unaccredited broadcasters are not allowed to announce or comment on-air in KBP member stations unless they are passers of the exam.

It was stated in Article 30 of 2007 Revised Broadcast Code of the Philippines that persons who regularly go on the air shall be required to obtain accreditation with the KBP.

Boracay PNP preparing for the super peak season in Boracay

Posted November 24, 2014

Written by Jay-ar M. Arante

The Boracay Tourist Assistance Center (BTAC) is now preparing for the super peak season in the island.

Boracay PNP Chief PSInspector Mark Evan Salvo said that the ‘’Regional Office cancelled the leave of the Police in Boracay starting this December 15 to January 8 2015 to intensify security in the island of Boracay’’.

BTAC will also have a 24-hour patrol on crime or robbery prone areas in Boracay.

Salvo added that the police bicycles will be used in patrolling some remote parts of the island to accelerate incident response.

The Municipal Auxiliary Police (MAP) will be joining them for the implementation of the ordinances in Boracay.

Meanwhile, thousands of tourists are expected to visit the island of Boracay this December to celebrate their Christmas and New Year.

APPO-OIC conducts on-the-spot inspection at BTAC

Posted November 24, 2014

Written by Gloria Villas

Aklan Police Provincial Office (APPO) as mandated by Philippine National Police (PNP) conducted a surprise inspection at Boracay Tourist Assistance Center (BTAC) last Sunday.

Lead by Aklan Police Provincial Office (APPO) officer-in charge Senior Superintendent Iver Apellido, the higher office checked the deployment of BTAC and its operation especially in its preparation for the holiday season.

Office of APPO said: “On – the- Spot Inspection aims to help police personnel improve their appearance, readiness in security and operations, and investigative skills.”

“This is also to monitor and ensure that policemen are correctly following the command of a higher office.” It added.

APPO also emphasizes that higher office will continuously conduct a spot inspection in different police districts to make a quick assessment of the level of police discipline in the PNP.”