|
|
|
August 20th, 2012
 Boracay Island is known to have a roster of restaurants that serves a wide variety of palates. A new addition last April was introduced to this reputable list, Tito’s Resto Grill in Station 2 (refer to Guidebook Map F4) located just above the newly renovated Pat’s Creek Bar. Tito’s offers a modern twist on the traditional Filipino cuisine. The interior design is very well thought of and styled to entice a lot of good art conversations.
The place at Tito’s Resto Grill is meticulously decorated with tasteful artworks and updated design, without losing the Filipino flare on specific pieces. The colors and furnishings are fresh with just a hint of stylish beach décor. The panoramic window overlooking the White Beach is spectacular; while upstairs is an exciting outdoor dining. The ambiance is relaxed and casual mixed with the experience of fine dining.
Some signature dishes are the appetizers like Hunghang Chicken, Balot ala Pobre, entrées like the Crispy Tilapia with Mango Salsa, Carbonara Pizza and their locally famed desert, Fried Halo-Halo. The price is fair in comparison with the serving portion. I got a chance to experience their refreshing grape shake and other dishes. The crispy tilapia was unforgettably so delicious. Their cuisine is a break away from the mirroring tastes that are already redundant around. It is an innovation from traditional, but the presentation that speaks for the “now.” They automatically ask for the 10% service charge on your bill, but they have an impeccable and friendly service and it would be worth it.
 I highly recommend this restaurant. It is a refreshing experience, especially when you are overlooking the pristine blue water outside during lunch time. You will hear the coconut trees swaying and serenading like a sweet tropical symphony while you are enjoying your food. Food is excellent and price is definitely fair.
If you are to eat there during dinner time, you can conclude your night at Pat’s Creek Bar downstairs. They have a billiard table by the back and enjoy a game of pool while drinking to your favorite beverage. Then proceed to the outside seating by the beach and listen to one of the best bands in the island. They play mostly reggae songs, not the overplayed ones and some fresh renditions of popular songs and rock songs. Relax with a Redhorse Beer or favorite mixed cocktails. It will be served cold to your table near the stage. Or if you feel like club dancing, proceed to all the night clubs that stretches on White Beach. And better yet, go home and retire to your nice hotel room with a satisfied appetite, enjoy a peaceful evening with your partner or family and get ready to embark on the next morning’s island activities.
During Habagat season, they also have free delivery to your hotel room if you would like. You can also reserve for huge parties for dinner time and or for private parties and small events. Please do arrange with the restaurant directly.
|
Tags: Boracay, Boracay Station 2, Restaurants, things to do in boracay
Posted in
Boracay |
No Comments »
|
|
August 20th, 2012
 Boracay Governmentt to Close Down Noisy Disco Bars
Philippine News Agency, August 6, 2012
Boracay has been declared a noise-sensitive zone. The Malay LGU (Local Government Unit) has passed Ordinance 144 where business establishments are required to install sound-proofing devices and enclosures or must maintain a 40 decibel level sound. This ordinance is aimed to lessen the excessive noise that affects tourists who are resting and relaxing in the nearby resorts.
According to Boracay Island Administrator, Glenn Sacapano, that this month of August the Ord 144 will be strongly implemented and if disco bar owners fail to comply and continue to disregard a local anti-noise ordinance they will be therefore ordered closed. And anyone who does not have sound-proofing or does not maintain 40 decibels will have their sound devices confiscated.
Sacapano already met with disco bar owners of Boracay Island and asked them to install sound-proof devices within their business premises. The local government’s aim is for tourists and visitors could rest and sleep well instead of being bothered by the loud music that lasts until the wee hours of the morning.
Let’s Protect Boracay
Business Mirror, August 11, 2012
 On August 4, 252 residents from Boracay Island and 73 from the Junior Chamber International (JCI) Philippines participated in “Sama Ka, Let’s Protect Boracay” campaign. To kick-off the campaign, a coastal clean-up was held collecting around 90 Kilos of non-biodegradable and 400 Kilos of biodegradable waste, in coordination between Local Government Unit (LGU) Malay and Boracay Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The solid waste were collected from more than 500 establishments and were all segregated at the materials recovery facilities on the island. The residual waste was then transported to a landfill in Panay mainland.
This campaign does not only aim to create awareness, but also to help preserve the natural resources of Boracay. The President of JCI, Randolf Ivan Ruste said, “Protecting our natural resources, specifically our beaches, is an advocacy close to my heart.” He also added that JCI plans to bring this advocacy to other places in the country such as Bohol, Palawan and Cebu and for them to teach kids all over the country about what they can do. The lectures will also include teaching small children how to promote the country’s tourist spots like Boracay Island. This will be held in October with the cooperation of Department of Education.
Boracay has recently awarded as World’s Best Overall Island of 2012 by Travel + Leisure magazine and JCI’s goal is to make sure the beautiful powdery white sand of Boracay Island will be preserved for generations to come. Besides the clean-up, the campaign also involved a collection of signatures of pledge. They have collected about 3,000 pledges. Every signature means that Php 1 is going to be matched by sponsors of this campaign. Boracay establishments who had promised to help the campaign are Pearl of the Pacific, Sea Wind, Red Coconut, Juice Bar, La Carmela and Paradise Garden. The event was also made possible through the partnership with Boracay Foundation, Inc., Malay Municipality, SunCellular, Boracay Waters and Juice Bar.
|
Tags: Boracay, boracay activities, Boracay News Alert
Posted in
Boracay |
No Comments »
|
|
August 13th, 2012
Philippines Attracts Allies to Protect Biodiversity
Philippine Daily Inquirer, July 30, 2012
Last July 22, the Philippines has set up a pavilion in the 2012 Yeosu Expo in South Korea to showcase a virtual scuba-diving expedition of its inherent shoreline and underwater opulence. This even has attracted great allies for the protection and preservation of its abundant coastal marine resources. Lee Joon-hee, Commissioner General of this International Exposition in Yeosu, South Korea has said that the Philippines deserver the best care and attention it needs, since it is one of the 17 mega-diverse countries in the world and unique marine life with vast coral reefs and sea grass beds, as it is located in the center of the Coral Triangle.
The theme of the Expo is “The Living Ocean and Coast” has attracted thousands of visitors every day. The cultural show revolving  around the theme, “Islands of Diversity, Seas of Connectivity,” featured the Ballet Philippines, University of Cebu Dance Company. The Department of Tourism’s catchy “It’s More Fun in the Philippines” ad was frequently flashing on a 218 by 30 meters wide LED screen mounted on the ceiling of the central corridor.
Tourism Secretary Ramon Jimenez, Jr. said that the expo was very “useful and relevant” to the Philippines, whose bountiful marine resources are vulnerable to abuse and pollution. He added that the Philippines’ rich marine and coastal resources provided tourism opportunities, as well as livelihood and income for many communities.
The Philippine pavilion is set on a 267 square meter space, designed with glimmering ornate pods resembling corals. The façade is a three-dimensional interpretation of corals, the foundation of marine life. The whole space emitted a purplish glow and from a distance the exterior looked like a skin of a “butanding” or whale shark when underwater. There were also sand samples being showcased for visitors. They were all gathered from popular beaches of the Philippines, namely; pink sand from Santa Cruz Island, Zamboanga City, white sand from world-famous, Boracay Island, Aklan, black sand from Santo Domingo, Albay and brown sand from San Lorenzo, Guimaras.
As concluded by Lee that the Korean government highly appreciates the Philippines’ participation in the Expo and that he is confident that the both countries, Philippines and South Korea will continue to nurture the strong ties to protect our oceans from further deterioration.
Boracay Mangroves To Be Rehabilitated
Manila Bulletin – mb.com.ph, August 2, 2012
An agreement was signed between The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and stakeholders of Boracay Island for the rehabilitation of its mangrove areas. Mr. Juan Miguel Cuna, Environmental Management Bureau Director was the one who represented DENR Secretary Ramon Paje in signing the agreement. He had emphasized that the mangroves of Boracay Island included the fish sanctuaries and its importance in climate change mitigation and adaptation. The theme “Roots for Boracay Mangrove Rehabilitation Project” covers 8,692 square meters as initial target to restore the mangrove vegetation in Boracay Island.
The signing of the agreement was followed by an initial planting recently of more than 700 “bakauan” (mangroves) species along the coast of Sitio Lutugan, Barangay Manoc-Manoc and the unveiling of the billboard for the proposed boardwalk in the area. A ceremonial lighting of the boulevard to ensure cleanliness of the place and promotion of the place as an eco-tourism project capped the event.
|
Tags: Boracay, boracay activities, Boracay Mangroves, What's Happening
Posted in
Boracay |
No Comments »
|
|
August 11th, 2012
 Willy's Rock, Boracay Island Mabuhay! Welcome to Boracay Island, Philippines! Awarded as World’s Best Overall Island 2012 by Travel + Leisure magazine, Boracay Island is definitely a top list destination for your holidays. It is known for its pristine blue seawater and fine white sand. It attracts thousands and thousands of sun worshipers and beach lovers all across the globe. Boracay Island is located on the northwestern tip of Panay in the province of Aklan which is part of Central Visayas in Region 6. A vacationer’s paradise, it is complete with Luxury hotels with world-class amenities, budget-friendly hotels with modern amenities and many native type bungalows that will surely accommodate anyone’s budget and taste. There is also much fantastic international and regional type of restaurants that will satisfy anyone’s palate. Boracay Island is also famous for wind sports, such as; Kiteboarding and Windsurfing and was dubbed Southeast Asia’s capital for these sports. There are a lot of beaches in the island, but the most famous is the 4Km long stretch of white powdery sand called White Beach.
The weather is generally hot and humid and temperature stays at 25-32 degrees Celsius (78-90 degrees Fahrenheit) all year round. The temperature goes up to 28-38 degrees Celsius during the summer that starts from April and ends in June. Amihan Season (High Season) where the wind, usually hot and humid goes northeasterly to easterly with little to no rainfall starts from September to May. Habagat Season (Low Season) where the cool wind goes south-westerly with moderate to heavy rainfall starts from May to September. Amihan or Habagat can start a month later sometimes, so it would be October to June for Amihan and vice versa for Habagat.
There are two airports in the mainland. One is Caticlan Airport, the nearest to Boracay Island and the other about 2 hours away from Caticlan, which is Kalibo International Airport. Please note that the airport terminal fee for international entry is PhP 700 per passenger and PhP 200 per passenger for domestic. Catch a ferry or fastcraft to be transferred to the island’s ports which are either Cagban port or Tambisaan port, depending on tides and the season. At the port, you can then catch a tricycle to get around in the island. If you are many in your group, you can also hire those white multi-cabs at Cagban port. To get a smooth arrival in the island and off, book with our Transportation department for all your transfer needs. English is well spoken by everyone and would be a common language for easy communication. Some simple native words could also help to learn: “Salamat” means thank you, “Lugar lang po” means next stop, please or “Tag-pila” means how much.
Make sure that you always have smaller denominations of the Philippine peso (PhP), as most of the time there is no change for big bills. The Philippine Peso come in 1 PhP coin, 5 PhP coin, 10 PhP coin, 20 PhP bill, 50 PhP bill, 100 PhP bill, 200 PhP bill, 500 PhP bill and the biggest, 1,000 PhP bill. There are a few numbers of ATM machines around the island. If you are a frequent traveler, you would know that additional fees apply for overseas bank transactions and sometimes your bank from your country might need to be pre-alerted that you are traveling to the Philippines so they can release money to you when you use the ATM machines here. Don’t hesitate to stop by at the Tourist Center for all the assistance you might need; it’s beside Alice Hotel, refer to our Map location E4.A lot of money changers around, too, but cheaper and safer to get your money changed in the banks. However, it is important to get your money changed before getting out of the airport for your transportation fares. Western Unions are available for money transfer as well. Please don’t forget to bring your passport I.D., as they will not accept other forms of identification except your passport if you are a foreigner.
While in Boracay Island, it is not customary to include a tip, but it would be nice if you can leave at least 10% tip for good service. However, some restaurants already include service charge on your bill so make sure to read your bill carefully before leaving money behind. As a matter of fact, if there is no clear signage in visible areas or a note on the menu that a service charge is included it would not be rude to ask if that is automatically charged to your bill prior to ordering rather than be forced to pay a service charge if you don’t want to.
There are a lot of activities you can do in the island, including Diving, Snorkeling, and any other known island water sports like Parasailing. There is one thing always guaranteed, the Happy Hour around the island is superb. Walk along the beach to see all the promos every day, some starts as early as 3PM sometimes and ends late as 10PM depending on promos. The Boracay Island nightlife is always jumping, a lot of international DJ’s comes to the island and play in specific venues. Check our My Boracay Guide Facebook page for upcoming events. There a lot of shopping places, especially in D’Mall, located in the center on the west side of Boracay Island. The shopping choices might not be as indulgent as they have in Manila, but there are worthy places to get your souvenirs like shell bracelets, anklets, wood carved key chains, sand art key chains, magnets or what is famously looked for, I “heart” Boracay tees. Vendors at White Beach might ask you many times to buy their pearls or their wood carvings, but just politely say no and they will be on their way and not bother you any further.
The Philippines is a third-world country, but is a very forward country in terms of communication and data and not so lagging behind with the bigger industrialized nations of the developed world. In fact, as far as cellphone use is concerned, this country is definitely in the industry’s front. The Philippines is the texting capital of the world. Texting has boomed here long before it was popular in the US and numerous mobile phone applications are invented here. Grab any SIM card from any of the local 3G or 4G networks like SMART, GLOBE or SUN and just get electronic loads for usage credit. Local phone calls are PhP 7 – PhP 10 per minute and SMS texts are PhP 1- PhP 2 each. There are numerous load stands or you can buy phone cards for load that come in PhP 100 or PhP 300 usually, this is best and cheaper way to connect between families visiting together instead of accumulating expensive international roaming charges. You can ask your hotel desks as they may have electronic loads available for purchasing.
Please note that the metric system is used in most trade and legal transactions and standard electricity is 220 Volts A/C, although 110 Volts A/C is also used especially in major hotels. Also, most large stores, restaurants, hotels and resorts accept major credit cards including American Express, Visas and MasterCard. Traveler’s checks preferably American Express is accepted at hotels and large department stores. Personal checks drawn on foreign banks are generally not accepted.
As with any trip, you should take standard safety precautions. Don’t leave your belongings unattended, avoid flashing wads of cash, and don’t wear or carry jewelry. Boracay Island is a safe place, but it would not hurt to be aware at all times.
I hope you enjoy your stay and take as many pictures you like to post on your Facebook page and or post some in our My Boracay Guide Facebook page. Visit our General Information page for more detailed information and feel free to look at the other blogs about tourist destinations here in Boracay Island.
|
Tags: Boracay, boracay activities, boracay transportation, boracay weather, things to do in boracay
Posted in
Boracay |
No Comments »
|
|
July 31st, 2012
 Boracay takes 3 prizes at Travel+Leisure awards
ABS-CBNnews.com, July 23, 2012
On July 19, Boracay Island took 3 World’s Best awards presented by Travel+Leisure. The ceremony was held at Conrad Flagship Hotel in New York. Now running on its 17th year, this accolade is an annual tribute to the world destinations, hotels, resorts, tour operators, cruise lines, airlines, and other major tourist services which have been voted by readers of the magazine. Boracay Island won World’s Best Overall Island prize and Asia’s Top Island prize, and Discovery Shores Boracay nabbed Asia’s Top Hotel Spa. The winners were earlier announced by the magazine’s Editor, Nilou Motamed on the US morning show NBC “Today” last July 6.
The awards were handed out by Nancy Novogrod, Travel+Leisure’s Editor-in-Chief and Jean-Paul Kyrillos, Travel+Leisure’s Vice President and Publisher. The 2 prizes for Boracay were received by Vernie Velarde-Morales, tourism representative of the Department of Tourism (DOT) office in Chicago and concurrent Officer-in-Charge of the DOT office in New
York, and Abigail Yap, the wife of Malay Mayor John Yap, while Jose C. Parreño, General Manager accepted the award for Discovery Shores Boracay. Discovery Shores has also ranked No.5 on the list of Top 100 Hotels in the world and No.2 Top Resort in Asia.
Red Mountain Resort, Ivins, Utah won Top Destination, Singita Grumeti Reserves, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania won Top Hotel, Bangkok won Top City, Singapore Airlines won Top International Airline and Virgin America won Top Domestic Airline.
Novogrod affirmed that an unprecedented number of the magazine’s readers this year had cast their votes for their favorite travel destinations for being best in the world and that the award for Boracay and Discovery Shores speak volumes about the lasting positive impressions made by these Philippine destinations.
…
Regl TWG working for rabies-free Boracay
Philippine Information Agency, July 27, 2012
Pre-declaration activities are being conducted by Regional Technical Working Group (RWTG) of the Rabies Prevention and Control Program funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, together with Department of Agriculture – RFU 6 and the Department of Health – Center for Health Development (DOH-OCD) for a rabies-free Boracay Island. As part of the activity on July 24, a mass vaccination, registration, consultation and documentation of dogs were held around the three Barangays: Balabag, Yapak and Manoc-manoc. Same activities were carried out on the following days and an exit conference to conclude on July 27.
Vaccination teams were deployed in the afternoon to vaccinate dogs around the island. On the opening day a program was held at Barangay Plaza of Balabag in Boracay Island with guest speakers as Dr. Nachito Baylon, Former President of Philippine Veterinary Medical Association-Western Visayas, Larry Nacionales, Regional Executive Director, DA-RFU-6,  Dr. Nerissa Dominguez, Representative, World Health Organization and Malay Mayor John Yap. Dr. Peter Sobrevega, Chairman of RWTG, Rabies Control and Elimination Program gave the rationale and briefing of Activities and Assignments.
Boracay Island has long been targeted to become rabies-free by OPVET and the RTWG, while the province of Aklan aims to be rabies-free in 2015.
|
Tags: Best Beach in the World, Boracay, Travel and Leisure Awards
Posted in
Boracay |
No Comments »
|
|
July 31st, 2012
 Boracay Irie Sunday ..
On August 5, 2012, Sunday, celebrating the 4th year anniversary of Conga’s Bar B-Side with Shaman Soundsystem presents IRIE SUNDAY Round 2.
Irie Sunday is one of Manila’s reputable weekly Reggae parties now being brought to you here in Boracay Island for the second time. The party starts at 4:20 PM in Conga’s Bar, Station 3, Angol. The venue is near Red Pirates Bar. Let the trike driver know to bring you inside Angol Point Road toward the beach. Beach party attire is not mandatory, come as you are. You can expect a fresh mix of roots, rock, reggae, dub, dancehall and ska from a roster of recognized artists such as, Red-I, Soulflower, Big Answer Sound, JJ Maics, IamTong, Salamangkero, Don P and MC Rastaro. Watch as the sunset unfolds on White Beach while enjoying great music with your favorite frozen cocktail or beer in one hand. You can opt to stay until the evening turns into one of the best parties you could ever experience here in Boracay Island, Philippines.
Beach, sunset, drinks, great music, awesome people and more great music in one venue, a perfect formula for an afternoon and evening of fun!
|
Tags: Boracay, boracay activities, reggae in the philippines, things to do in boracay
Posted in
Boracay |
No Comments »
|
|
July 31st, 2012
 Habagat Season in Boracay Your decision to come to the beautiful island of Boracay is the best treat you could give yourself this year. It is the time to enjoy your holidays in the World’s Number One Island 2012 by Travel + Leisure. Please do note that if you are coming during the Habagat Season there are some tips that we require guests to be aware of for safety.
Habagat Season starts from the month of May and ends around October of each year, where the wind blows more southwest or westward toward White Beach creating higher swells of waves on the usually flat to mild surface of blue water. It’s also known as Low Season and it means that there are fewer tourists. With fewer swimmers, the Lifeguard towers are not guaranteed to have overseers at all times. It would be advisable to check the towers are occupied by a Lifeguard on duty; otherwise, you will be swimming at your own risk.
Here are some very useful tips that can save your life. These pointers were acquired from one of Boracay’s own and an experienced Volunteer Rescuer for years, Mr. Mark Cabrera.
- If you cannot swim well, do not risk getting into the open water, especially not advisable if you have health related problems.
- Must have a swimming buddy to go with you.
- Make sure the water is safe before you dive in.
- Check for strong waves.
- Check for strong currents. Sometimes currents are strong underwater even if the water surface is flat.
- Check for the direction of the current.
- Assign a landmark on the shore so you can monitor if the current is dragging you.
- Check your position in relation to the landmark regularly. If the water current brings you 10 meters to the left of the landmark in 10 minutes, position yourself 10 meters to the right of the landmark so you will be back in base position in 10 minutes.
- If you have had any alcoholic beverage to drink, it is not advisable to go swimming at all. It is very dangerous and had caused drowning cases.
- Watch out for your young children close by. The waves are fairly strong and may not be advisable without proper floaters and adult supervision.
- And definitely must stop swimming and stay away from the beach if a lightning storm starts to form.
Generally, you also need to be aware of signs around the beach and make your swimming experience safe and enjoyable at any given season, here are some additional pointers:
- Watch out for flags of ongoing water sport lessons i.e. Kiteboarding, Windsurfing and etc. Avoid the area if possible, so you don’t cross paths with new learners who may not be able to maneuver their way yet.
- Watch out for the bouys (anchored floats) that divide the shores for safe swimming and the shores that are used for incoming and outgoing boats or to signal hazardous areas.
- Do not go further out to the sea as you may cross the path of speedboats, pump boats and other fast moving boats.
- The brighter your floaters are the better you are seen on the water.
- Always hydrate.
You are encouraged to enjoy this pristine White Beach of Boracay Island, but must do it safely and cautiously. It is always better to be safe than sorry.
|
Tags: boracay low season, Habagat, Safety Swimming Tips
Posted in
Boracay |
No Comments »
|
|
May 22nd, 2012
By Paolo G. Montecillo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
2:06 am | Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012
 Photo by INQUIRER.net’s Don Lejano Airline passengers bumped off flights due to the practice of overbooking by carriers will now receive higher compensation for their trouble, the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) has ordered.
Amid increasing passenger complaints about budget carriers bumping off passengers arbitrarily, the CAB on Monday published Economic Regulation No. 7 defining the rights of ticket holders.
The main provision covers an increase in compensation for passengers who, through no fault of their own, are denied boarding a flight.
“Carriers shall pay passengers holding confirmed reserved space—who had presented themselves for carriage at the proper time and place and fully complied with the carrier’s check-in and reconfirmation procedures—but who had been denied boarding for lack of space,” the new rule says.
Passengers on domestic flights will be entitled to a full refund of their ticket plus compensation of P3,000, up from the previous compensation rate of P150 that was set in the 1970s.
International passengers that are bumped off would also get a refund and compensation of P5,000, up from the previous P500.
“If accepted by the passenger, the compensation shall constitute liquidated damages for all damages incurred by the passenger as a result of the carriers’ failure to provide the passenger with confirmed reserved space,” the CAB said.
The new rule also states that before an airline can bump off a passenger due to lack of space, the company should first ask for volunteers to give up their seats. Airlines should give those who volunteer priority boarding on the next available flight.
The CAB said that in cases where the number of volunteers is not enough, passengers who would still be bumped off should be compensated based on the above rates.
The new CAB rule also says that passengers who are bumped off should be provided with refreshments or meals and hotel accommodations if the next flight leaves the next day, as well as transportation to and from the airport, free communications such as phone calls or Internet access and first aid, if necessary.
Passengers affected by flight delays of more than two hours that are an airline’s fault are also entitled to the same benefits. A passenger that opts out of his or her flight due to protracted delays should be given a full refund, the CAB said.
The airlines’ rights are protected by the new rule as well.
The CAB said airlines would be exempt from liability if trip delays are caused by safety and security reasons, “acts of God,” weather, labor strikes and other reasons beyond a company’s control.
The airlines are also absolved if it is the passenger’s fault that he missed his flight.
Source: Inquirer.net
|
Tags: Airlines, Boracay, Bumped-off Flights
Posted in
Boracay |
No Comments »
|
|
April 3rd, 2012
 Yanninks Tattoo Studio Tattoos are now more acceptable in the society and more people are getting their body tattooed or as the popular lingo for it, “inked.” For so many personal reasons that may be, this form of body art has become mainstream. It is a transformation into one’s own personal canvas for statement, either artistic or counter-cultural of cool. Tattoo body art has been part of Filipino culture that dates back before the Spaniards came to the Philippine Islands in 1600’s. Boracay Island is one of the places that embraced this old age and rich tradition. We are proud to have such a number of talented tattoo artists around Boracay Island and one of them is Ryan Anthony Saltiga. He is also the owner of Yanninks Tattoo in Station 3 (refer to our Guidebook Map 3, F4), a highly reputable tattoo and piercings studio in Boracay Island. Yanninks have a clean and newly renovated modern studio and is housed with other gifted artists “Bebot” and “Ryan” who both work beside Mr. Saltiga. Some of his famous clients are Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao, Arnel Pineda, the lead singer the band Journey and Hollywood actor Michael Madsen.
 Ryan Anthony Saltiga, 32, was originally from Pagadian City in Mindanao and has moved to Iligan City for college. He then again moved to Cebu City to continue further his Civil Engineering course. While he was in college in Cebu City, Philippines, he has supported himself financially as a sideline artist and a singer in a band. He once did a back draft painting for a show and that is how he was discovered by a tattoo group of artists who then on hired him as an in-house artist in 2002. He also has apprenticed learning the works of a tattoo gun and has become a certified tattoo artist in 2004. He had never seen himself as a tattoo artist before that and the craft has come to him instead. Tattooing has now become his main passion. He always wanted to take upon Fine Arts in College but it was something that his parents had not approved at the time. He eventually dropped out of engineering school due to its high academic demand and pursued his passion in the arts, tattooing and music simultaneously. I would think that he had made the best choice, as now he is the proud owner of Yanninks Tattoo, one of the biggest tattoo studios in Boracay Island. His greatest muses are his wife, Jessica and his daughter, Leila. His favorite form is realism tattoo art and his works are inspired by some of his favorite famous artists; Tim Hendricks of Miami Ink and Joseph O of Singapore. He also goes to Switzerland and Paris around June to be a guest tattoo artist at some friends’ shops. You can catch Ryan and his band in Bombom Bar playing live music every night, as music is still his other passion.
Come and book with us and do not forget to meet Boracay Island’s very own celebrity. Or if you want to get “inked” yourself, why not from someone who will definitely do a great and professional job on your body; it’s only a life-long permanent decision.
|
Tags: Boracay, boracay activities, Boracay Ink, Tattoo in Boracay, things to do in boracay
Posted in
Boracay |
No Comments »
|
|
March 25th, 2012
 Boracay's Bom-Bom Bar If this is your first time to visit Boracay Island here in the Philippines, you would be curious to know which places are best to go and hang out with the locals. It’s an endless list; however there are some that really stands out and locals customarily go. During the summer time here in the Philippines, there will be a lot of bigger events (i.e. Big Fish and Marlboro Party) that will be held in Boracay Island and will be mentioned here in our blog area once official announcements are given. More chill-out spots to choose from will be featured in the following weeks. There is nothing more exciting in your vacation than meet people who know Boracay Island the way locals do. You may not just hear pirate stories and what local rum or beer that’s best to try, but might also hear a little about the Boracay Island politics on the side; like topics about disallowing famous fast food chains to open up in this little beautiful paradise.
 Doz Mestizos
Dos Mestizos (refer to our Guidebook Map 3, E3) – is Boracay’s premier Spanish restaurant, offering a wide selection of authentic Tapas and featuring the best Paella in Boracay Island. Come on Saturday nights for all you can eat tapas for PHP 650 per person and enjoy Live Jazz and Blues music; starts at 6M. On Wednesday nights, come for Rockoustic Blues Experiment, starts at 8 PM featuring Stephen Lu as lead vocalist, Lenver on lead, Ryan on bass, Julian on beatbox and Ron on sax.
 Red Pirates Pub Red Pirates Pub (refer to our Guidebook Map 4, D5) – is one of the last authentic, native style beach bars in beautiful Boracay Island. If you want to feel nostalgic, come visit and feel the rustic features of the place on how the old Boracay Island used to be. Every Friday afternoon prior to sunset, there is weekly beach BBQ and buffet with live jam session.
 Pats Creek Bar
Bombom Bar and Pat’s Creek Bar (refer to our Guidebook Map 2, F4) – are the only Reggae bar in Boracay Island. Live reggae music is played every night by the beach. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming that anyone can definitely chill out at this place. Start your happy hour here by sunset and stay until the band starts playing. Dining is served at very fair prices.
 Restaurant Alchemy Restaurant Alchemy (refer to our Guidebook Map 2, E4) – is voted one of Asia’s top restaurants within 6 months of it’s opening and critically acclaimed tasting menu in the Philippines, 6 to 8 course, using only local sustainable produce sourced within a 40 Km radius of Boracay Island. Indulge in the island’s most innovative cuisine. Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Every Saturday nights, there are tasting or themed projects; reservation is required.
|
Tags: Boracay, boracay activities, Chill-out Bar, Reggae Bar, Reggae in the Philippines Bar, things to do in boracay
Posted in
Boracay |
No Comments »
|
|
|
7 Stones
