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Boracay Island on the map of the Philippines

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Boracay Island on the map of the Philippines

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Boracay is a small island in the Philippines' central region. It is well-known for its beaches and resorts. White Beach is located on the west coast and is surrounded by palm trees, bars, and restaurants. Bulabog Beach, on the east coast, is a hotspot for water sports due to high winds. The observation platform on Mount Luho, which is close by, provides panoramic views of the island. Diverse marine life can be found off the coast, on coral reefs and shipwrecks.

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Located roughly 300 km from Manila, Boracay is a tropical bone-shaped island located at the northwest corner of Panay Island, part of the Visayas island group in central Philippines. It is approximately 7 km long (with the narrowest spot being 1 km wide) and has a total land area of 1,032 hectares (2,550 acres). Boracay is under the administrative control of the Philippine Tourism Authority in coordination with the Provincial Government of Aklan. It is made up of 3 barangays — Manoc-Manoc, Balabag, and Yapak, which are only 3 of the 17 barangays comprising the municipality of Malay.

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English

Filipino/Tagalog

Aklanon

Ati (The original inhabitants on the island are the ones who mainly speak Ati)

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Boracay has a tropical climate, with an average temperate around 30 degrees Celsius (88°Fahrenheit) and humidity of 75%. The year is divided into two distinct seasons. The rainy season which begins around June and ends late October and the dry season which runs from November to May. The hottest months are April and May when temperatures can reach as much as 39 degrees Celsius (102°Fahrenheit). The best time of year to visit Borcacay is from December until March.

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Boracay is blessed with rich coastal and marine ecosystem—corals, seagrass and mangrove. Based on its topographic map, coral reef fringes the entire island of Boracay. Seagrass on the other hand, was only observed in Balabag East, Manoc-Manoc East and Balusbos. It has nine locally managed marine parks or marine-protected areas, which doubles as the designated scuba diving sites.

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Ati-atihan Festival – January

Boracay International Funboard Cup – January

Boracay Dive Olympics – March and April.

Love Boracay – May

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The Boracay White Beach is one of the main reasons why tourists all over the world tend to visit this place. It is a long beautiful stretch of white sand beach that is divided into Three (3) stations: Station 1 is where the high-end resorts and restaurants are, Station 2 is where the malls and bars are for a fun nightlife, and Station 3 is the most peaceful part because it has less crowds and quieter.

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SDG Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production

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SDG Life Below Water, Responsible Consumption and Production

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Boracay is one of the most popular tourist attractions here in the Philippines. As Filipinos it is our own duty to maintain, preserve, protect, and take care of this island. Degradation of the water quality on this Island are evident due to the uncontrolled pollution and development. Life below the water, Boracay's coral reef and fisheries are the ones taking a heavy toll due to the said pollution. The situation will only dramatically worsen unless action regarding the protection of the marine life on the island. Prevention is always better than cure, it is always better to face and resolve environmental problems sooner before they become bigger and even more overwhelming.

Being a famous tourist attraction, it is inevitable for many people to come and visit the island. In line with that it is both the tourists' and the business owners' responsibility to protect both the life below the water and on land. Due to the island's popularity, some businesses have taken advantage of this opportunity. They fail to provide a proper waste management that could help reduce their carbon footprint and make sure that their waste would not carelessly stream down the sea. Businesses aren't the only ones at fault here, tourists sometimes fail to comply with the rules and regulations regarding the proper disposal of their trash. Some tourists even throw water bottles, plastic, and many more at the sea, causing it to become a major problem for the marine life surrounding the island.

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Bulabog Beach, which is located on the opposite side of Boracay Island from the famed White Beach, is a fantastic alternative for individuals who enjoy water sports such as island hopping, snorkeling, diving, parasailing, jetskiing, and so on. During the south-west monsoon ("habagat") season, when the White Beach is constantly pounded by high winds and large waves, this is where such activities are held. During the north-east monsoon ("amihan") season, the scenario is inverted.

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Crystal Cove Island Resort is a private beach island near Boracay. The main attractions of the island are its 2 coves and white sand beaches, which offer great opportunities for swimming and snorkelling in the clear blue waters just off the shore. Located in the Sibuyan Sea, about a 20-minute boat ride from north-eastern Boracay, the uninhabited island is also within easy reach of Caticlan.

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One of the most famous beach destinations in the Philippines, Boracay Island is famous for its beautiful white sands and lush tropic scenery. Tourists from all over the world have found solace in this tiny piece of paradise, making it a place people come back and visit again.

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Mt. Luho is a tall rock formation with a viewing deck offering panoramas of the entire island. A stunning golf course and many white-sand beaches make up the excellent views from the summit’s platform. Clamber up the rocky path to appreciate the vistas at the varying altitudes of this mountain. The mountain peak is about 330 feet (100 meters) above sea level. You can also distress while enjoying the view of the beautiful horizon and the long stretch of beaches on top of this mountain.