The Sangguniang Bayan of Malay, Aklan rejects the proposal of the Department of Public Works and Highways for the conversion of Boracay Island’s roads into a national road on Thursday. AKEAN FORUM

Malay councilors oppose conversion of Boracay roads

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MALAY, Aklan – The Sangguniang Bayan here opposed the conversion of Boracay Island’s roads into a national road.  Town councilor Dante Pagsuguiron said they decided to oppose...
Last year, Elona Jane Willis won the Nights of Mardi Gras with her costume designer Jude Chael. MASSKARA FESTIVAL

‘Nights of Mardi Gras’ opens application

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BACOLOD City – MassKara Festival’s Nights of Mardi Gras opened its application to aspiring contestants. The Nights of Mardi Gras is a street parade of festival-inspired fantasy...
Sibalom’s public utility jeepney terminal was temporarily transferred to a private lot in compliance with the national road clearing operation, according to Mayor Gian Carlo Occeña. The terminal used to occupy a portion of the road in the town proper. ANNABEL CONSUELO J. PETINGLAY/PNA

Road clearing displaces Sibalom’s PUJ terminal

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SAN JOSE, Antique – Sibalom’s public utility jeepney (PUJ) terminal was temporarily transferred to a private lot in compliance with the national road clearing directive of...
Tourists are seen in the front beach of Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan. The Department of Tourism says 95 percent of establishments in the famed-island resort are now fully compliant with its regulations. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Boracay to host global MSME forum in 2020

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MALAY, Aklan – The Department of Trade and Industry is preparing to host the global Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) forum next year. DTI-Aklan chief...
The Kalibo International Airport is one of the two airports under a House of Representatives bill which seeks for the establishment of Aklan Airport Authority – tasked to look into the facilities of the two airports amid influx of tourists visiting Boracay Island in Malay town. AKEAN FORUM

House bill seeks ‘better facilities’ for 2 airports in Aklan

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KALIBO, Aklan – A body tasked to oversee the efficient and effective economical management and supervision of Aklan’s two airports was proposed in the House of...
Around 300 senior citizens gather at a mall in Iloilo City to celebrate the Elderly Filipino Week on Oct. 1. CRISTINA DE GUZMAN/PNA

Around 300 senior citizens celebrate Elderly Filipino Week

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ILOILO City – The Department of Health-Western Visayas (DOH-6) assured the government is looking after the health and wellness of the elderly sector.       Around 300 senior citizens...
Exhibitors showcase their robotics creation during the Western Visayas-Regional Science and Technology Week at a mall in Roxas City, Capiz last year. JRAGABIOTA/DOST6

DOST-6 to host robotics competition in Iloilo City

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ILOILO City – The Department of Science and Technology VI (DOS-6) is set to launch the Regional Science and Technology Week (RSTW) – its biggest science...
The Aedes aegypti mosquito transmits dengue viruses to humans through bites of an infective female Aedes mosquito, according to the World Health Organization. The Provincial Health Office in Aklan recorded 5,320 dengue cases this year. PIXABAY

Aklan dengue cases reach 5,320 – PHO

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KALIBO, Aklan – The number of dengue cases in this province already reached 5,320 – a record high according to the Provincial Health Office (PHO). Dr....

Sibalom allots P3M for lighting facilities

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SAN JOSE, Antique – The local government of Sibalom allotted P3 million to light up streets around the municipality.  Town mayor Gian Carlo Occeña said the facilities...
Fourteen members of a paddling team survived while seven others were killed in a sea mishap off the shoreline of Barangay Manoc-Manoc in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan on Sept 25. PHOTO COAST GUARD AKLAN

Congress urged to probe ‘Boracay paddlers incident’

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MALAY, Aklan – First District Rep. Carlito Marquez urged the House of Representatives to investigate the tragic incident involving a group of paddlers in Boracay Island. Marquez...
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