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“Touri-Hotspot” / Tourist hotspot

Boracay Island, one of the tourist magnet beaches of the Philippines. I’d never gone while I was growing up there, and only experienced it as a visitor decades later. I’m still working through the mess of complicated feelings that this trip brought up for me, but being on this beautiful beach was a moment of quiet magic.

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STAKEHOLDERS on #Boracay Island may have found an ally in the new Tourism Secretary, who wants a study to be made to evaluate the necessity of a bridge connecting to the Aklan mainland, and its possible impact on the environment and livelihood of the people. #BoracayBridgeProject #traveltaxes #travel #tourism #Philippines

DOT chief: Hold off Boracay bridge, travel tax decisions | Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2026/04/30/dot-chief-hold-off-boracay-bridge-travel-tax-decisions/

As this developed, Aklan Gov. Jose Enrique “Joen” Miraflores said when he brought up the #bridgeproject to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. again, “He was surprised that it was approved without public consultations. In fact, he even said, ‘There should have been a public hearing.'" #Boracay #healthcare #travel #tourism #Philippines

Boracay to DPWH: Skip the bridge, build us a hospital | Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2026/04/27/boracay-to-dpwh-skip-the-bridge-build-us-a-hospital/

Miss World Philippines 2024 beach beauty competition

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The local govt's recent decisions directly contravene the order of Interior Sec Jonvic Remulla in February 2025 to reduce many of its fees charged on tourist activities or impose a collection moratorium. #Boracay #Malay #travel #tourism #Philippines

Malay LGU disregards Remulla order, stands firm on Boracay fees | Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2026/03/16/malay-lgu-disregards-remulla-order-stands-firm-on-boracay-fees/

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Boracay Island, Philippines, at sunrise. Many years ago.

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“Objekte die mit "B" beginnen” / Things that start with “B”

Boats on the beach at Boracay Island (two views).

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