The Boracaynon

By Gil delos Santos This month, we launch the #TuklasMalay Series, an initiative that aims to introduce or promote places of interest, local products or local legends in the Municipality of Malay including Boracay that could activate the community's economic recovery, and for sustainability.  For the first feature, presenting  Balay Tadyaw ! This Cafe is located at Poblacion Malay - 2 minutes away from the Municipal Hall. The former sanitarium-like for friends and nicely curated mini-museum of Malay Heritage turned Cafe with rustic feel is personally managed by its owner, co-feature - Rafael Ong Jr., who is a true-blue Malaynon by birth and by spirit. A living encyclopedia of Malay's history who passionately digs facts in constant to connect the past and the present of Malaynon culture, arts, and traditions.  Balay Tadyaw is a physical proof of the Malaynon culture where you can find ancient artworks and others related to the municipal's history. Can y...

By Gil delos Santos In response to the public's reaction on DOT's intention to accept tourists from countries with low covid cases Few weeks ago, I have personally declared disagreement to the Province of Aklan's early move to open Boracay for Western Visayas tourists with obvious reason fearing for the virus infection.  Today is a different story. In fairness to the good DOT secretary, we need to get the economy ball rolling. We cannot wait for the uncertain time for the vaccine before we start dribbling again. People's livelihood has to live again so the economy could kick off slowly. We cannot do that with borders sealed off. That's why there is a "new normal". We just need to adopt and comply. We all die in time. Know how to protect yourself, that's all we need to do. There's a lot other contagious and deadly diseases out there that claim more lives everyday. Why live in fear? Life is short, shorter than you know it esp when you die...