Boracay Sun News

05/06/2026

A friendly reminder to respect Mother Nature 🏝🌊🩵

A friendly reminder: Respect the environment and practice the 7 R’s of sustainability: Rethink, Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Regift and Recycle.✔️Take nothing but pictures. Leave the sand, pebbles and seashells where they belong.✔️Leave nothing but footprints. Do not leave anything on th...

05/06/2026

🌍 Happy World Environment Day 2026! 🌱

This year's theme, "Climate Action" ( ), reminds us that every action, big or small, can help protect our planet for future generations.

As we celebrate today, let's continue to respect and care for our environment: reduce waste, conserve resources, protect wildlife, and keep our communities clean and green.

And let's not stop here:
🌊 World Oceans Day: June 8
🌿 World Rangers Day: July 31

Together, we can make a difference today and every day. 💚

Read more on our website:
🔗 https://www.boracaysunnews.com/this-month-s-issue

03/06/2026

The JUNE/JULY ‘26 issue of Boracay Sun News 📰 is available online, and the print edition will be available soon at select outlets island-wide! 🏝️🌞

🔗 https://www.boracaysunnews.com/this-month-s-issue

This midyear issue captures Boracay’s “sweet spot” filled with sunny vibes and lots to celebrate! 🏖️🌊🥳✨️

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29/05/2026

𝗝𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗡: 𝗦𝗠𝗖 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲

𝙎𝙈𝘾: 𝙉𝙊 𝙁𝙄𝙉𝘼𝙇 𝘿𝙀𝘾𝙄𝙎𝙄𝙊𝙉 𝙏𝙊 𝘿𝙍𝙊𝙋 𝘽𝙊𝙍𝘼𝘾𝘼𝙔 𝘽𝙍𝙄𝘿𝙂𝙀 𝙋𝙀𝙉𝘿𝙄𝙉𝙂 𝙒𝙄𝘿𝙀𝙍 𝙎𝙏𝘼𝙆𝙀𝙃𝙊𝙇𝘿𝙀𝙍 𝙀𝙉𝙂𝘼𝙂𝙀𝙈𝙀𝙉𝙏

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) clarified that the proposed P7.78-billion Boracay Bridge Project has not been abandoned, saying further consultations will be pursued to hear from a broader range of local stakeholders and guide the project’s next steps.

The company issued the statement after reports and social media posts said SMC had backed out of the project, which was earlier awarded by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) following a public-private partnership process.

SMC said the reports appear to have stemmed from differing interpretations of discussion during a May 13 meeting between SMC Chairman and CEO Ramon S. Ang and Aklan officials led by Gov. Jose Enrique Miraflores, Rep. Florencio Miraflores, Rep. Jesus Marquez and Board Member Reynaldo Quimpo.

The meeting was part of continuing consultations on the project and focused on concerns raised by boat owners, transport associations, cooperatives, tricycle drivers, port workers and other local stakeholders. These included possible livelihood displacement, outstanding boat modernization/on loans and changes to existing transport operations between Caticlan and Boracay.

During the meeting, SMC said Ang acknowledged the opposition expressed by the Aklan officials and said the company would not insist on pursuing the project if the host communities do not support it. He said the project could be revisited in the future if concerns on livelihood, transport operations, access, safeguards and other local impacts are properly addressed through further consultations.

SMC said it has been consistently engaging stakeholders in good faith and will continue to work with government, cooperatives and local groups to study mitigation measures, transition support and livelihood programs.

The press release was issued via email by the SMC Communications group:
Mary Jane O. Llanes
VP for Special Communications

Jayson B. Brizuela
Media Affairs Manager

Nate C. Barretto
Senior Media Officer

27/05/2026

BREAKING NEWS: IT’S FINAL — THE CONTROVERSIAL PROPOSED BORACAY BRIDGE WILL NOT PUSH THROUGH

BORACAY ISLAND, May 27, 2026 — Cong. Florencio Miraflores and Gov. Jose Enrique Miraflores made a historic announcement during a consultation meeting with stakeholders at Henann Regency this morning: SMHC’s unsolicited Boracay Bridge proposal is officially no longer pushing through.

According to Gov. Miraflores, during a May 13 meeting at the SMC headquarters in Pasig City, San Miguel Corporation President and CEO Ramon S. Ang (RSA) declared:

“We will not pursue the Boracay Bridge project.”

RSA reportedly said he received a call from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. informing him that the project did not have local government support.

“Hindi pwede yan. It cannot be done without the endorsement of the local government. If it is not acceptable to the community, I will not pursue the project. Ayokong magkasamaan ng loob. I will focus efforts on finishing the terminal building at the Caticlan Airport,” RSA said.

The gentleman’s agreement was punctuated by handshakes between RSA, Cong. Miraflores, Gov. Miraflores, and Atty. Reynaldo Quimpo.

Addressing stakeholders and multi-sectoral groups in attendance, Cong. Miraflores said:
“He listened to your collective voices. After our previous consultation meeting, you all created a lot of noise. This is a product of the community working together, and I think we were really guided by the Lord.”

The issue of upgrading the jetty port was also raised during the meeting.

“Rest assured, we are in agreement that we need to improve the 28-year-old jetty port, which is one reason there was talk of a bridge in the first place,” Cong. Miraflores added.

The meeting ended in high spirits, with the Boracay and Aklan communities expressing gratitude and relief.

Next steps include conducting and publishing an environmental study aimed at preventing future projects that are not environmentally sound for Boracay Island.

From the Island of Boracay and the Province of Aklan:
“Thank you, Mr. Ang, for listening.”

Read more in the upcoming issue of Boracay Sun News.

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24/05/2026

Environmental experts weigh in on the unsolicited proposed Boracay Bridge project. Read this:

Some years back, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) launched a comprehensive assessment of the biological diversity of Boracay Island. It discovered that the country’s top tourist destination is seriously at risk of losing its remaining wildlife and unique habitats due to t...

22/05/2026

Let’s show our support by casting our votes for the legendary Mandala Spa and Resort Villas, a true Boracay Island treasure! 🍃

Proud and honored to celebrate this remarkable milestone!

Congratulations to Mandala Spa & Resort Villas Boracay Island for being officially nominated as the Philippines’ Leading Resort 2026 at the World Travel Awards. A true testament to world-class hospitality, wellness, and the unmatched beauty of Boracay.

Let’s show our support by casting our votes!

22/05/2026

𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗨𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗬: May 24, Sunday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Scheduled power interruption in parts of Aklan Province on Sunday, 24 May 2026.

Time: 6:00AM-6:00PM

Affected: AKELCO ( Aklan Electric Cooperative, Inc. ) (Caticlan & Boracay Substations), PWEI & MGEN GBP Nabas

Reason: Preventive Maintenance activities of Transformer No. 2 at Nabas Substation, 69kV Nabas-Unidos-Caticlan Line and Malay Load End Station (LES).

Specific affected areas are determined by the Electric Cooperative. NGCP will exert all efforts to restore power earlier or as scheduled.

20/05/2026

A LAWMAKER from the House of Representatives is questioning the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) approval of the P7.8-billion bridge to connect Boracay Island to the Aklan mainland amid massive opposition to the project. On May 18, 2026, Partylist Rep. Leila M de Lima (Mamayang Libe...