The Committee on Community Relations of BFI and Radio Boracay 106.1 FM launched the "Kapehan Sa Boracay" last month. The program tackles various issues and concerns affecting the island of Boracay "on the air" for a broader information dissemination for the stakeholders and for the community. Guests or panelists will be invited in the future programs to discuss important topics. The radio program is aired live over Radio Boracay 105.1 FM. and Channel 3 of PCTV every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
It was launched on July 18, 2009 at the Gazebo of Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Convention Center. Hon. Wilbec Gelito of SB Malay, DTI Usec Rey dela Rosa, Group Secretary for Task Force Boracay, BSTPO OIC Chief Inspector Eugene Rebadomia and the members of the Board of Trustees of Boracay Foundation, Inc. Jonathan Cabrera of Radio Boracay 106.1 FM anchors the two hour radio program. Environmental concerns, and peace and order situation of the island were discussed during the maiden broadcast.
OIC Chief of BSTPO Rebadomia hopes he can sustain the expectations of his higher officers in Region 6, and boosts up the morale of the policemen in Boracay. He looks forward to be Chief of Police for the tourists and not as "tourist na police" making reference to his predecessor’s length of stay which was less than two months as OIC of BSTPO.
On environmental concerns, updates of the projects of BFI in mitigating beach erosions such as the restorations of corals and reefs along the White Beach were given. BFI is working towards enhancing tourism by sustaining the bio-diversity of the island following the recom-mendations of marine scientists from University of the Philippines on their "Report of the Fact Finding Team on the Erosion of the Western Beaches of Boracay and other issues". According to Otik Macavinta, Vice president for internal affairs, project proponent needs community involvement to attain positive result. On beach erosion, BFI commended the swift action of Mayor Ciceron Cawaling who instructed the Office of the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator; the Municipal Engineer; MAP and Lifeguard Supervisor, and the Environment and Sanitation Management to conduct actual inventory of establishments which have constructed per-manent seawalls on the front beach and give their reports and recommendations immediately.
The Group Secretary for the Eminent Persons Group, Task Force Boracay, Usec. Rey dela Rosa, look forward that LGU Malay and the stakeholders can work and unite together so that concerns of great importance can be brought to the attention of the national level with one strong voice for swift
action and results.
SB Wilbec Gelito commended BFI and Radio Boracay for this community project. He encouraged listeners to make use of the program by airing their concerns.
Boracay Regency Beach Resort provides the venue regularly and overflowing cups of coffee!!!
The officials of BFI are Loubelle Cann – president, Jose Macavinta – vice president internal, Patrick Tan–vice president external, Helen Atanacio – secretary, Connie Helgens – treasurer, Raffy Leyson –auditor, Edwin Raymundo – PRO, Henry Chusuey – chairman BOD, and Nenette Graff, Dionisio Salme, Lowell Talamisan, Erlinda Q.F. Wilson, Jupiter Gallenero, Fermin Dayao, and Mike Labatiao, Board of Directors members.
Their induction is tentatively scheduled on August 16 with Sen. Richard Gordon as guest of honor and speaker. /MP
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