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PCCI-Aklan inducts new officers Posted: 29 Mar 2021 12:05 AM PDT THE Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Aklan chapter (PCCI-Aklan) has inducted its new set of officers for 2021-2022. PCCI Regional Governor Ronald So, which represents the PCCI Halaran-Caiz Chapter, inducted the newly elected officers at Hayahay Restaurant in New Washington town. In his speech, So urged the new officers to "continue to dream, believe and survive." "Our businesses have been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. We must continue to dream, believe and survive. I also urged everyone here to align yourself with the thrusts of the national government in order for us to receive assistance especially with our respective employees," he said in the vernacular. Inducted into office were Josefina Dela Cruz as president, vice president for Business Development Noe Buncalan, vice president for External Lloyd Macahilig, vice president for Internal Ma. Perivil Pereez, Corporate secretary Jun N. Aguirre, treasurer Paul John Mirto and auditor Raymond Atienza The board of directors are Josephine Concepcion, Henry Villanueva, Ramel Buncalan, Cyril Morales, Lito Ang and Jose Mari Aldecoa. Dela Cruz, who serves as the first female president of the PCCI, said that serving the organization is challenging, as all local entrepreneurs in Aklan are in the recovering process due to the Covid-19 pandemic. "We should be united to raise our voices together for the benefits not only of our businesses but also to our employees as well," she said. The PCCI also elected its new members. Buncalan, an outgoing president, said he has already served the chamber for five years and that it is also important to pass the torch of leadership to the new generation of leaders. (SunStar Philippines) This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Malay town shifts gear into fishing Posted: 27 Mar 2021 01:48 AM PDT BORACAY Island, Malay Aklan -- Anticipating that the tourism industry will still be on status quo because of the Covid-19 crisis in this resort island, this town has shifted its gear, preparing some of its residents to revive the fishing industry. Malay acting mayor Floribar Bautista said the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has been helping them in this endeavor. Prior to the onset of tourism in this resort island, fishing has been a major livelihood of many residents. In 2019, during the six months closure of Boracay, several residents also returned to fishing. Many residents in Boracay have ignored fishing during the glorious days of Boracay as they earn more income through tourism enterprises such as construction, hotel works and other related services. "Some of the fisherfolks have also undergone training on fiberglass boat making in nearby Barangay Buenasuerte, Nabas, Aklan," said Bautista. The BFAR has been helping the local government in crafting fishing legislation that would make the fishing industry of Malay sustainable. Aside from local fishes, squid can also found in the waters of Malay. Bautista hopes that the revived and sustained fishing would also ensure food security not only for residents but also for tourists once the Covid-19 pandemic is over. (SunStar Philippines) This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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