Archive for April, 2009
Donaire vows support to Pacquiao
BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan – Reigning International Boxing Federation/International Boxing Organization flyweight champion Nonito Donaire Jr vowed personal support for the national champ Manny ‘Pacman’ Pacquiao.
Donaire is here in Boracay along with his wife Rachel and families to take a short vacation after his victorious bout against Martinez.
“I will be praying for the success of Pacman. [...]
Foundation extends support to rehab of Boracay hospital
BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan – The Godofredo Ramos Memorial Foundation has expressed commitment to help in the rehabilitation of the dilapidated Boracay Hospital.
Vicky Ramos, representative of the foundation who was an opponent of Aklan Governor Carlito Marquez in the 2007 election, said that she has buried the hatchet and is now cooperating with the present administration [...]
Aklan plans to reclaim 2.6-hectare in Caticlan
BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan – The provincial government plans to reclaim 2.6 hectares of land in Caticlan to pave the way for the establishment of a resort and spa that will complement the tourism industry in this island.
“We are planning to establish a wellness and health project for the reclamation area. We are planning to put [...]
All set for first Pinoy beach games
BORACAY – This resort island will play host to the fist ever Tropang Growee Pinoy Beach Games on April 30.
Close to 1,000 children from Malay town’s barangays, schools and sports clubs are expected to join the four-day beach sports competition at Club Paraw, Hotel Isla Boracay and Bamboo Beach resorts.
The event, which is open to [...]
Aklan signs P500-M stimulus package
KALIBO, Aklan – Gov. Carlito Marquez signed a P500-million stimulus package for the province to pump prime the economy.
Marquez said the provincial government signed a memorandum of agreement with Pasig City-based AYN Resource Group headed by Andres Y. Narvasa.
Narvasa, in a press conference, said his company, as a financial advisory and consultancy group, will spearhead [...]
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