Boracay, once a small island community of fishers and farmers, has become the “crown jewel of Philippine tourism.” But amid the global acclaim for its stunning natural beauty and vibrant nightlife, questions arise on what truly sets it apart, particularly in terms of its food culture. While there is an array of international cuisines to...
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Boracay feels economic pinch despite 1.8M tourist arrivals
BORACAY ISLAND—John Neil Gregorio, 22, had just completed a four-year computer science course when an uncle prodded him to take on the job of a service crew member in an Indian restaurant in Boracay last August. Despite the meager starting daily wage of P300, with free meals and board, he bit the bullet, seeing a...
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One island paradise, five worlds
To try to run across the length and breadth of Boracay is to catch a glimpse of at least five very different worlds. There is the world of White Beach and Bulabog Beach, of course. The world of low-budget and mid-range hotels; a world that looks increasingly more like Greenbelt or BGC but transplanted beside...