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May 16th, 2013
針對台灣/菲律賓關係緊張議題的特別取消條款(適用台灣旅客)
There are some events unfolding between the governments and peoples of the Philippines and Taiwan. The situation is sad, and MyBoracayGuide hopes for a quick resolution. Boracay is a wonderful holiday island, far from Manila and Taipei. The people of Boracay hope to continue to be host to the hundreds of thousands of Taiwanese people that visit this beach paradise.
目前介於菲律賓,台灣,及雙方政府和人民間有一些情事正擴大衍生。發生這種情況是令人難過的，MyBoracayGuide期盼這事件能早日解決落幕。長灘島是一個遠離馬尼拉和台北間的美好度假島嶼，長灘島的居民非常希望能繼續成為數十萬台灣旅客到訪這個海灘天堂的友好招待者。
Some guests will be cancelling their reservations. We will be adopting a softer, special cancellation policy to our Taiwanese guests. We understand that vacations are going to be interrupted, and we sympathize with our valued Taiwanese guests. We will try and help.
針對部分客人將取消其預訂房，我們將採取更柔性的方式，採取適用我們台灣客人的特別取消條款。我們理解旅客已安排的假期確實將被中斷，秉持著與尊貴台灣旅客的同理心，我們將嘗試給予幫助。
Our deposits are normally non-refundable, however in this case we will be issuing full refunds of the 15% deposit if the arrival date is 15 days or more from the date of cancellation.
根據我們一般的取消政策，訂金款項是不予退還的，但是在這種情況下，若您提出取消日為抵達入住日期前15天以上，我們將允許15％的訂金全部返還。
If the date of arrival is between 8 to 14 days, the cancellation policy states that an additional 1 night penalty be charged aside from the 15% deposit that was initially collected. We will try and get the one night fee waived by the hotel, or put another guest in your place. We cannot guarantee this is possible, and one night fee may still be charged. If your arrival date is between 8 to 14 days from now, please email us as soon as possible so we can work on avoiding any cancellation charges. Although a 1 night penalty may be charged, we can always refund the 15% deposit that was given.
如果已預訂的訂房行程為抵達日前8至14天內被取消，依據我們的取消政策規定，除了我們最初收取的15%預訂金不予返還外，另須加收1個晚上的房價費用作為預訂取消的罰金。我們將嘗試為您向飯店爭取一晚房價費用取消罰金的免於收取，或試著轉售給其他的客人入住，但我們無法保證一個晚上房費將可以免於被收取，此一晚的房費罰金將視飯店決定而有可能被收取。[ 如果您提出取消介於抵達日前的8至14日內，請儘速來信通知我們，我們才能儘快為您向飯店詢問。雖然這情況下您可能被收取一晚的房價費用，但我們保證將退還您15％的訂金款項。
If the date of arrival is less than 7 days before arrival, then full payment must be made. These hotel rooms are already booked and paid for. 15% deposit cannot be refunded. The hotel rooms are bought and paid for at this point. If you rebook with us after this dispute is resolved, we can apply your 15% deposit to a future booking.
若您的取消日為抵達入住日的7天內，您將必須支付剩餘的全額房費。這些飯店的客房都已經確認預訂及必須支付房款，15％訂金將不能退還。這些飯店的客房已經視同為被買斷。我們將特殊同意您此次於7日內取消無法退還的訂金可以轉移至未來新預訂單的訂金款項抵用。
We have made this special cancellation policy that will allow more people to get refunds on their deposit. We hope the situation in the seas between the Philippines and Taiwan is resolved quickly and peacefully, and visitors from Taiwan can come to the Philippines in the future to enjoy this beautiful country.
我們已經作出這個特殊的取消政策，將讓更多的客人可以得到他們已支付的訂金退款。我們希望菲律賓和台灣間海域的緊張情勢況，能迅速和平解決，並衷心期盼來自台灣的遊客於日後再次造訪菲律賓來享受遊樂這個美麗的島嶼。
Our hearts are with the friends and family of 洪石成.
我們的心將與洪石成的家人朋友同在。
* Special cancellation policy applies only to MyBoracayGuide bookings made from Taiwan addresses.
* 特別取消條款僅適用於台灣籍旅客於MyBoracayGuide的確認預訂。
* Special cancellation policy applies only to cancellations from May 16, 2013 onwards.
* 特別取消條款僅適用於自2013年5月16日起的取消提出
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April 25th, 2013
 A mermaid in Boracay! The Philippine Mermaid Swimming Academy (PMSA) is the first of its kind in the world to offer regular Mermaid Lessons! Mermaiding — or swimming with a Monofin tail, is more than just about fulfilling your childhood dream of becoming a mermaid. The water sports activity is based on the diving science of fin swimming, and incorporates basic swimming styles. It strengthens the body’s core and allows you to work out leg muscles. The two-hour introductory lesson is composed of six parts (mermaid introduction and stretching, how to wear and care for the mermaid tail, swimming with the tail and floaters, swimming without floater, swimming practice and drills, and individual assessment). After the necessary introduction, students can learn how to do surface swimming while snorkeling. Upon completing it, the mermaids can do scuba diving! According to Normeth Preglo, one of the founders of PMSA, mermaiding can help non-swimmers to have enough confidence to swim. There’s something magical about putting on a mermaid tail and moving across the water that makes students motivated and feel less afraid of swimming. “We have students who come here and they don’t know how to swim, but with a tail, they can swim well!” She said. The friendly Mermaid Coaches of PMSA are actually certified Rescue Divers with extensive background in conducting swimming lessons.
The academy just started out on November of last year, and it continues to expand on the neighboring islands of Tablas, Dumaguete and Cebu. A Manila based school is also along the way! However, one of the events worth anticipating is the Mermaid Olympics. In this competition, the mermaids can showcase free style tricks with their tails. Aside from being a water sport, Normeth believes that mermaiding is a good way to promote environmental consciousness. She said that the academy engages local communities in preserving the ocean by carrying out awareness raising activities, “because if we don’t have clean oceans, there will be no mermaids”.
When asked about the rewarding part of this sport, she said, “When you swim with a tail, suddenly, you’re part of the ocean.”
PMSA offers daily lessons and courses. Have your first mermaid experience today! Book your lessons today with My Boracay Adventures by calling 036 288 9999 or 09998890042 or 09173948083
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September 27th, 2012
 Fullmoon Party at Area 51, Boracay On September 30, 2012 there will be Fullmoon Party at Area 51 which is located at the south end of Bulabog Beach in Boracay Island. This monthly event has been celebrated for many years now. DJ Reo and DJ Manster will get the house jumping at around 10:00 PM until Sunrise. This month’s theme is SUNNIES FULLMOON, “Enjoy the moon, enjoy the sun enjoy everyone!” Bring your favorite sunnies (or sunglasses/shades). To get there, tell the tricycle drivers the name Area 51 or say “the old Jungle Bar.” There would be fire dancing at or around midnight. Door charge applies. This experience is a must-do if you are here to party in Boracay Island. Do not miss it! See you there!
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September 27th, 2012
 Boracay Condo Prices Soar
Malaya.com, September 6, 2012
The famous island is also making a name for expensive apartments. The pricey developments costing Php 150,000 per square meter is at par with Bonifacio Global City, a premier development near Makati in Manila. According to Global Estate Resources who has intimated to Malay Business Insight that all 264 units developed here in Boracay Island has been selling fast.
Global Estate is developing the Boracay Newcoast, a fine-level walk-up apartment building called Boracay Oceanway Residences. All total of 264 units will generate sales of Php 1.6 Billion. The estate that is inspired from the Greek island Santorini sits on the last large undeveloped piece of land that makes up 14 percent of Boracay Island, according to Kingson Sian, the President of the Alliance Global.
This development is positioned as a catalyst for tourism growth of about 350,000 more guests a year. Boracay Newcoast is the island’s first and only integrated tourism estate master-planned for a residential subdivision, a shop house district, an area set aside for boutique hotels, five-star hotels and an entertainment center called Newcoast Station.
The hotel cluster will have 1,500 suites with access to a private beach. And also according to Sian, the company will bring their own brand hotel Savoy into Boracay Newcoast and the Newcoast Station will be the center of the project’s take-off point to other clusters.
Boracay Newcoast is a part of the Php 5 Billion tourism investment that Global Estate has unveiled including their project in Tagaytay City called Twin Lakes.
 Discovery Shores Boracay Debuts Brand New Events Hall
Sunstar.com, September 6, 2012
Discovery Shores Boracay, the country’s most awarded luxury resort has announced its opening of a new events hall. It will be a three-floor structure that includes two 65 square meter function room and a gym on the ground floor. Quoting Leeds Trompeta, Resident Manager, “The new multi-purpose venue allows us to showcase Discovery Shores’ unique brand of service and style that promises a polished meeting experience, making the resort an attractive corporate retreat.”
The new hall will accommodate a variety of seating arrangements satisfying what a specific event requires. The layout styles that can be done are round seating with 30 persons, theater style seating of 60 people, a classroom seating with capacity of 36 and a U-shape style that can seat 20.
Choices of half day event or full day event are available for the minimum party of 20 people. Prices per person will be Php 2,000 for half-day event and Php 2,500 for full day. The package will include roll in buffet lunch in the meeting room or at Sands Restaurant, butler service, a water station, flowing coffee or tea and some candies and mints.
Meeting stationeries and pens, and whiteboard with markers are also provided. The venue is likewise equipped with LCD projector, a rostrum or platform. The whole facility is WiFi enabled.
Discovery Shores’ has been dedicated to create the atmosphere that is perfect for work and play for guests enjoying Boracay Island. The luxury resort that is Discovery Shores had catered to some of the successful beachfront banquets like weddings for 150 guests, private and corporate functions, business conferences and hosted team building workshops of up to 60 people.
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September 27th, 2012
 What is a vacation without truly being pampered to submission? In a very secluded property of Boracay Island, a haven is perfectly situated. Mandala Spa and Villas is located in Station 3 near Angol Road. It is the more quiet and residential part of Boracay Island. As soon as you arrive, a long trellis entrance welcomes you with serenity until you reach an open lobby that features high structures made of bamboo and other natural materials. You will feel the friendly attention by the staff immediately. The atmosphere is so peaceful and relaxing. The place is definitely a sanctuary for the body and soul.
Mandala Spa’s aim does not only constitute for the guest’s personal wellness and well-being, but they also aim to promote love and compassion to all beings and to the environment. They have won Philippines’ Leading Resort of the Year for three straight years until 2011 by World Travel Awards and hopefully again this year. Their Hilot Trilogy massage has won the Spa Treatment of the Year award in 2009 by Asia Spa Awards. “Hilot” is the ancient Filipino healing massage which means to give therapeutic benefits for the mind, body and spirit. One form in this trilogy is the Bentosa technique which is a traditional vacuum cupping on areas at the back or other affected areas to effectively give balance of the body’s heat and energy flow.
 They also offer Shodhana Karma. It is an ancient Indian healing system of natural care, which is called the “Ayurveda.” The three part ritual promises healing and rejuvenation by removing environmental toxins from the body. Watsu is another one of their special treatments, where the body is subjected to a deep state of relaxation on a heated pool. The gentle rocking movements on the relaxed body nurtures with gentleness as with a child releasing emotional blockages as one would completely surrender to the entrancing experience of unconditional love. This is perfect for the very young, adolescent, elderly, pregnant women, athletes, those suffering extreme form of stress, and beneficial for those with orthopedic conditions.
For the environment, Mandala Spa and Villas is dedicated to give back. They have started the Treetment Project in 2009. This is a commitment they made to plant and care of a tree for each treatment a guest would get. And as part of their giving back, they have planted 1,000 seedlings on September of that same year in protected areas of Boracay Island and some parts of the mainland in Aklan. Guests have the option to name their tree and will be updated of its growth and development. This project was also made possible with the cooperation of the local government and the DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources). The Treement Project is part of the eco-friendly practices that Mandala Spa and Villas upholds to.
I highly recommend that you try this experience at least once while you are here in Boracay Island. And their nice sarong is one of the most coveted souvenirs in the island by recurring guests and locals! Between getting yourself recovering after partying in the island or just to relax, you are also saving the environment one treatment at a time. It is a win-win situation, you can’t go wrong!
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September 14th, 2012
 Boracay Implements Stricter Penalties Against Sand Thieves
Gmanetwork.com, August 29, 2012
It is very tempting to take home some amount of Boracay Island’s powdery white sand as souvenir, but think twice before doing so. On August 22 report from the Philippine Information Agency, authorities of Malay, Aklan have recently amended Municipal Ordinance 310, which bans people from collecting white sand and pebbles from the island’s beaches and imposes stricter penalties on those who have been caught doing so.
As now stipulated under the amendments, first-time offenders will be fined Php 2,500 or imprisonment for one to three months, or both depending on the court decision. Subsequent offenders will be penalized with three to six months imprisonment. Also, under the ordinance, presidents, managers, administrators, owners or proprietors of business establishments caught in violation of the ordinance will be fined Php 2,500 and/or be imprisoned for one to six months. Their business permits may also be revoked. It also stipulates that offenders are required to return extracted white sand and pebbles to the beaches where they were taken from.
Thieving tourists who steals are known elsewhere in the world. Some steals cobblestones and mosaic pieces from ancient Roman sites, bricks from the Great Wall of China, and a fairy penguin from an Australian marine park.
Boracay Beats Ibiza in Top Party Beaches List
Abs-cbnnews.com, September 4, 2012
Boracay Island keeps nabbing top awards recently. The island continues to be recognized internationally, as it beats Ibiza, Spain and South Beach in Miami in a list of top party beaches. The Hufftington Past featured online travel advisor Cheapflights.com’s list of “Top 10 party beaches around the world. The visitors of the site ranked the destinations on a scale of one to five stars, with five being the highest.
As of Tuesday, August 28, Boracay Island ranked third, getting an average of five stars while Ibiza and South Beach has ranked seventh and eighth places respectively.
Topping the list is Psarou Beach in Mykonos Island in Greece, which was described as a “pretty well-kept secret.” Not so anymore after this list has got out.
Quoting Cheapflight.com’s description of Boracay’s White Beach: “This beach at Boracay used to be so notorious for wild behavior that its visitors were sworn to secrecy – to keep this gem a private pleasure. Word got out eventually (of course), but the party scene hasn’t been dialed back a single bit. When night falls, this incredible beach comes to life. There are amazing fire dance shows and fireworks, live bands and parties that last from dusk until dawn. There’s a great variety of clubs and bars along the beach, so no matter what kind of music you’re interested in, you’ll find a great place to hang out where the dance floor is never empty.”
Other famous beaches that made it to the list are Zrce Beach in Croatia, Palolem Beach in India, Haad Rin Beach in Thailand, Nissi Beach in Cyprus, Gordon Beach in Israel and Kuta Beach in Indonesia.
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September 14th, 2012
A little advance planning definitely helps you make the most of your time and money in Boracay Island. Research about the places you want to see and activities you want to do. Do read reviews, but do not dwell in them too much as your expectations might be set too high. Our website has a lot of good suggestions and is well worth it to check out. Do not overdo your itinerary and just leave yourself just rummaging through a crowded traffic of tourists or your basic inability to relax leaving you only with 5 hours of sleep each night. Make a back-up itinerary in case the one you have is not working out for you. Most importantly, learn how to say no to extra load from work while you are away. It is your vacation and you must enjoy it without having to be stressed out for the same reason you are on holidays to un-stress yourself.
It is also best to spend more time exploring fewer destinations, thereby creating a more intimate travel experience. The good thing is that despite all of its variety, Boracay Island is a tiny place and it’s relatively easy to explore within half a day or less. You can easily enjoy all of the island’s main fields of interest: beach, jungle or land activities and hopping to other islands in a week.
Hire a guide. The idea that hiring a guide is for amateur tourists is really a misconception. Hiring a guide could be the best move you make. Especially it’s a good idea if you are going to be in a place for a short period of time. Be always polite, an aggravation due to an ugly exchange brought about by a little misunderstanding will totally fall under how to ruin your vacation.
Only over the Christmas-New Year’s, Chinese New Year’s and Easter holiday periods might you face any difficulties in finding a room, but it still pays to book ahead for any particular places you’re keen to stay in, and make inquiries about the necessity of booking for any activities, such as diving and dive courses. Boracay Island is budget travelers’ paradise and there are accommodations for every range.
The best months to visit Boracay Island are the drier ones: November through June, the Amihan season. The rainy season, which is the Habagat Season (July to October) isn’t so wet that you can’t do anything fun. However, there would be sporadic days in a week in the Habagat Season that it just rains heavily. The biggest tourist influx is in the couple of weeks each side of Christmas and Easter.
Many accommodations, especially the more expensive ones have high and low-season prices. Please check the season specified on each hotel’s Rooms and Prices page when you book. There is also an ‘extra’ season referred to as Super Peak which is covering the Christmas, New Year’s, Chinese New Year’s and Easter periods, when prices go above normal high-season rates. If you’re using top-end or some mid-range accommodations, you’ll certainly save money by avoiding these seasons. See our hotel quick finder to see more about range in accommodations.
Though a poor country, Philippines is at least as expensive as any other South East Asian countries, a tad costly than in Thailand. High taxes, many imports and the fact that much of its tourism industry is geared to Europeans on fairly short vacations help keep the prices high. For US $70 to US $150 will buy you a solidly comfortable midrange double all throughout the island. For anything above the ordinary you’re often looking at a minimum of US $200, and the top end of the market goes above US $350.
A good two- or three-course meal with a couple of drinks in a pleasant restaurant will average US $75 to US $150 (more if you eat lobster!). Furthermore, there are a lot of local cuisines that are worth the adventure at a considerable price. Budget travelers can make their money last longer by hanging out in places as described in our local chill-out spots blogs. The Happy Hour within the island is definitely something to look forward to. There is also a list of liquor stores around that offers so many choices that you can bring around the island. Just look for the signs where they are not allowed to be brought in.
Traveling by trike is cheap, but car hire, taxis, boats and hotel transfers are not. Tours and excursions mostly run from $50 to $150 per person for a day (more for diving trips). Check our activities page for detailed information.
Overall, a comfortable midrange budget per person is US $400 to US $500 per day. Staying in some of the better accommodations, enjoying plenty of tours and activities, and traveling by rented car or hotel can easily add up to US $700 a day could be more. Budget travelers might get away with US $100 a day if they’re particularly frugal, but you need to spend more like US $200 to US $300 to enjoy yourself. The simplest way to cut costs is to share rooms, transport and tours with other people.
Philippine currency is the Peso (Php), which was hovered at or around a rate of Php 43 = US $1 for several years, prices in our website is converted with the current exchange each day. The accommodation prices on our website do not have any other additional rates, what you see is what you get. However, you might find in restaurants will have additional service charges, so do watch out for signs or ask accordingly.
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September 10th, 2012
 On November 3, 2012, Saturday at 9AM, a festival will commence to celebrate the change of the season, the shift of the winds that embrace Boracay Island every year. Right now, we are still on the Habagat season and it will change to Amihan season soon even before November. Habagat is that onshore wind that brings heavy rains and creates deep erosion on White Beach only to bring the powdery white sand back again when Amihan comes. Amihan is the idyllic time to enjoy the shore of White Beach. It is where offshore wind creates longer days covering it with blue skies and fluffy white clouds. The wind plays an important role in daily Filipino life and it is the soul and rhythm of the islands. The indigenous culture of Boracay Island has celebrated the change of the season as it marks the passing of time and where it brings abundance of different types of marine life that will be present in the shores during this time. Amihan also marks the time of harvest and planting anew.
The festival will unite the two elements of nature, the wind and water. “Bulong ng Hangin” means the whisper of the winds, a beck and call for hope and grace. This festival is also a celebration for change and appreciation to nature that never cease on giving. What better way to give back to this beautiful wonder, Boracay Island by joining in the fun and festivities. Everybody is welcome to participate on these events. If you will be around the island at that time, don’t hesitate to look it up and it will be all around the billboards and local papers.
These are following activities that will commence:
- Lifeguard Competition
- Kiteboarding Competition
- Paraw Regatta
- Ocean Swim and Adventure Run
- Children’s Kite Flying Competition
- Beach Clean Up
Get your training on if you are interested to join on the more sporty activities, or design and start making that kite for your young ones already and most of all, get your enthusiasm up for the cleaning of the beach. This event is foreseen to happen annually. The Festival of the Winds promises tons of fun for the whole family. It will be the best way to spend your family day. The exciting competitions will feature Boracay Island’s best and very fit athletes. Hope to see you there!
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September 5th, 2012
Here we are again for our next round of list of places here in Boracay Island that you will definitely feel at home with. These places are a favorite spot by locals and returning guests alike. Enjoy your time in Boracay Island chilling at these favorite places!
 Bei Kurt und Magz Snackbar (refer to our Guidebook Map 4, C4) Located in Angol, Station 3 beside Arwana Resort, Beit Kurt und Magz is a German restaurant. It is a quaint place and has a friendly environment. You will definitely feel at home while you are here. Kite surfers and locals hangout in this snackbar. Bei Kurt und Magz is also a home base for Freestyle Academy Kite School during Habagat season. There is a huge library of books that you can borrow from to read by the beach. Enjoy an authentic German food with your cocktail while watching the colorful kites go up and fly away until sunset. They also serve Filipino food.
 Exit Bar (refer to our Guidebook Map 2, F4) Located next door to Red Coconut on the famous White Beach is one of the true local bars in the island. It is the prime destination of most locals before hitting the clubs in the beach. You will see a lot ex-pats come around here, too. It has a billiard table and a tattoo shop at the back. It is a very down-to-earth bar and different types of music are played every night. Sometimes they have live bands to play on Friday nights. There is no food served here, so you can bring your snacks in if you want or order next door at Bombom Bar and try their Sizzling Crocodile Sisig (grilled and minced crocodile meat with hot spices).
 Café del Mar (refer to our Guidebook Map 2, E4) Located on White Beach, Café del Mar is one of the few places that offer really good margaritas and daiquiris. A lot of locals come here for sunset then stay for dinner time at the nice set-up near the bar. They offer Mediterranean cuisine and other international dishes. Their specialties are Smoked Tanigue on toast, Foursome Dips, Crosstini Platter, Grilled Mahi-mahi, Chili Crab and Broiled Fish Fillet Morocan. The experience is definitely fine dining at a reasonable price. A favorite side dish is their Fried Calamares.
 Levantin (refer to our Guidebook Map 5, F4) Located at the opposite side of the island in Bulabog Beach. This bar caters to a lot of locals, divers and kite-surfers. It is home to sunrise lovers. Sunrise on Bulabog Beach is equally spectacular as the sunset on White Beach. They serve Romanian Buffet dinners every Thursday nights and it is a must-try experience while in Boracay Island. This is the regular stop for locals prior to ascending to the Full Moon Party at Area 51, the old Jungle Bar located at the other end of Bulabog Beach.
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August 27th, 2012
Tiger Air Completes Purchase of 40% Stake in SEAir
Rappler.com, August 14, 2012
 Singapore Airlines’ budget arm Tiger Air announced a completion of its acquisition to the maximum allowed foreign stake on local carrier South East Asian Inc. (SEAir), the 5th largest play in the industry of 6 from 32.5% to 40%. Tiger told Singapore Stock Exchange that the recent purchase amounts to USD $7 Million.
In a statement on Tuesday, August 14, the investment will be handled through Tiger’s wholly-owned subsidiary Roar Aviation II Pte. Ltd., while the remaining 60% is owned by Filipino shareholders.
“This deal represents a significant step forward to SEAir and will allow the airline to continue its tremendous growth and job-creation drive for Filipinos, bringing increased prosperity, highly-skilled jobs, and tourism to the country,” said the newly-appointed SEAir Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Tan.
“Together with our Philippine business partners, our immediate focus will be on scaling up our business through network expansion, building a strong customer base, and establishing the brand presence of SEAir. The Philippines has tremendous growth potential and we welcome the opportunity to be at the heart of it,” said Tiger Group Chief Executive Officer, Koay Peng Yen.
SEAir has been carrying Tiger-branded flights on international routes. It will be adopting the Tiger business model which includes offering value fares for domestic and international destinations within a 5-hour flying radius of Manila and Clark, its current hubs.
In July and August 2012, SEAIR launched flights from the Domestic Terminal, also known as Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 4, to 7 domestic destinations – Cebu, Davao, Tacloban, Iloilo, Puerto Princesa, Kalibo (Boracay), and Bacolod.
SEAir also operates flights from Clark International Airport in Pampanga, to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Kota Kinabalu, Singapore, and Kalibo (Boracay).
The flights bound for the tourist haven of Boracay Island accounting for bulk of the traffic. Plans include beefing up SEAir’s current fleet of two A319s and three A320s with new airlines.
Discovery Shores and Boracay Island’s Victory Parade
Malaya Business Insight, August 15, 2012
 The Discovery Leisure Company’s COO Jun Parreño and Discovery Shores’ Resident Manager Leeds Trompeta (center) gather the victorious and radiant award-winning team of Discovery Shores Boracay on the island’s majestic White Beach to celebrate Boracay Island’s illustrious triumph as the No. 1 World’s Best Island Getaway, as well as Discovery Shores Boracay’s most recent victory as the No. 1 Hotel Spa in Asia at the prestigious Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2012.
The country’s multi-awarded luxury resort joined the Municipality of Malay for this historical milestone in a victory parade along the famed island’s pristine White Beach. After the thanksgiving mass at the Holy Rosary Parish Church, Mayor John Yap led the procession from the municipal plaza in Balabag in a festive parade with three marching bands and Ati-Atihan performers — turning the beach into one big party! Tourists joyfully joined the celebration that had everyone dancing as they chanted, “We’re number one!”
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