ENDLESS SUMMER Since travel and health restrictions during the pandemic have been eased, it has been an endless summer in Boracay as tourists have been flocking to the resort island in Malay, Aklan. These visitors are shown enjoying the island鈥檚 clear waters in July. 鈥擩ACK JARILLA
MANILA, Philippines 鈥� 聽Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao were ranked among Asia鈥檚 best islands in the 2023 .
Conde Nast released the results on Tuesday.
Boracay ranked third among ten on the list with a score of 90.74, while Palawan and Siargao placed sixth and tenth, with scores of 89.71 and 87.37, respectively.
Screenshot from Conde Nast鈥檚 Top Islands: Readers鈥� Choice Awards 2023
Meanwhile, Bali in Indonesia took first place with a 91.08 score, and Koh Samui, Thailand ranked second at 91.07.
In a statement, Department of Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco said that this was the result of a collective effort of local communities, national and local government agencies, and stakeholders.
鈥淭his achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and sustainable tourism efforts of our country, from our local communities, national and local government agencies, and stakeholders who have strived tirelessly to preserve and enhance the beauty of these islands,鈥� Frasco said on Friday.
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