Bamboo wind and wave breaker in Boracay removed upon entering the Southwest monsoon

Posted October 17, 2014

Written by Jay-ar M. Arante

The beach front of Boracay will be clear again once the wind and bamboo wave breakers will be removed.

Said breakers in station 1 beach front will soon be removed by the Boracay Redevelopment Task Force (BRTF) and establishment owners after the Habagat or Southwest monsoon and the coming in of Amihan season or Northwest monsoon.

According to BRTF, they will start removing the breakers after the Habagat.

Wave breakers are used to protect the establishments during Habagat against strong winds while bamboo wave breakers are to protect beach front establishments from sand erosion.

Meanwhile PAGASA officially declared the coming of Amihan season which also the bases of the Department of Tourism (DOT) as the start of peak season on the island of Boracay.

CAAP preparing for Ebola; assures passengers not to worry

Posted October 17, 2014

Written by Bert Dalida

Officials at Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) Kalibo say they are following from the Centers for Disease Control and federal customs and border protection officials to identify passengers displaying possible symptoms of communicable diseases such as Ebola.

According to CAAP General Manager Cynthia Aspera, the passengers should not have to worry since that Kalibo International Airport (KIA) are urging screenings at all of the state's international airports as a preventative measure.

Aspera said, “KIA conducted 24 hours of quarantine and as expanding airport examinations to guard against the spread of the deadly disease.”

She added, “It's important also to be vigilant, but not afraid.”

Meanwhile, Aspera refused to give her statement about the preparation of Caticlan Airport.

It will be recalled that DOH Assistant Secretary Dr. Eric Tayag recently concluded “National Ebola Virus Disease Summit-scarce” in the country and recommends travel restrictions against the deadly disease.

Translated by Gloria Villas

SB Malay proposed reduction of service vehicle of hotels and resorts in Boracay

Posted October 16, 2014

Written by Jay-ar M. Arante

SB Malay has proposed reduction of service of hotels and resorts vehicles in Boracay.

This is what the Sangguniang Bayan of Malay sees to relieve the heavy traffic flow on the island which has been discussed, Tuesday, during the 32^nd regular SB Session under the Calendar of Business for 2nd reading.

Based on his proposal, SB Member and Chairman of the Committee on Laws Rowen Aguirre said that he wants that a small resort should only have one unit of vehicle, while in the medium resort with 50 or 100 hotel rooms should have three to six units and four to eight units for large resorts.

It can be pointed out that many establishments on the island have service vehicles that cause heavy traffic flow, a reason for the LGU Malay to act upon.

Aside from vehicles of resorts and hotels, SB Malay is also planning to regulate private vehicles in Boracay based on the municipal traffic ordinance.

Meanwhile, said issues were rescheduled to be discussed next week also to determine the council’s decision for Aguirre's proposal for implementation.

SP suspends resolution on TB Control Program in Aklan

Posted October 16, 2014

Written by Gloria Villas

Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) temporarily suspends the resolution on TB Control Program in Aklan.

During the SP Regular Session yesterday, the council agreed that it will be deferred or postponed due to some consideration of certain things.

Meanwhile, it will be recalled that the said resolution which was sponsored by SP Member Nelson Sta. Maria aims to strengthen and adopt measures and systems to ensure efficient and effective implementation of the Local TB Control Program in the province.

On the other hand, it is also expected that the government will have a different plan the same as putting a Multi-Drug Resistant TB Satellite Treatment Center at Dr.  Rafael S. Tumbukon Memorial Hospital.

SB Malay to investigate the operation of a party boat in Boracay

Posted October 15, 2014

Written by Jay-ar M. Arante

The Sangguniang Bayan of Malay wants to investigate the operation of a party boat in the island Boracay.

SB Member Jupiter Gallenero said on his privilege speech during the 32^nd SB Session in Malay on Tuesday that there is a boat owned by a travel and tour in Boracay partying with live acoustic band and serving foods and drinks while on the island hopping activity.

Gallenero also asserted that it is a violation to the ordinance of the LGU Malay.

It was realized that such party is dangerous to the guest drinking on the boat, aside from the worries that their waste or garbage can fall into the sea.

As of press time, Gallerno wants to know if who owns the party boat for immediate action.

The LGU Malay is yet to call the attention of the Municipal Auxiliary Police (MAP) to monitor and stop the party boat’s operation.