Photo from Boracay Beach Guide

Financial technology firm PisoPay said the launch of the planned “Boracay Tourist Pass” is targeted for next month.

The Boracay Tourist Pass is seen to pave the way for both local and foreign visitors to have an easier time in securing requirements for their stay at the country’s iconic tourist spot.

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PisoPay chief operating officer Ma. Patricia Isabel Javier told the Inquirer that the target launch date for the Boracay Tourist Pass is by the first week of November.

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PisoPay and the Aklan provincial government led by Governor Jose Enrique Miraflores worked together on the innovative online system.

“The Boracay Tourist Pass is a one-stop online platform for tourists to apply for entry permits and settle all necessary fees before entering or exiting Boracay,” the company said in a statement.

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“This eliminates the need for long queues at multiple booths, the hassle of filling out various forms, and the inconvenience of making multiple payments,” it added

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The company said the initiative also aligns with the “Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Services Delivery Act of 2018” by promoting a digitized and streamlined process for tourists.

It cited the convenience offered by the new system for Boracay visitors, allowing them to apply for entry permits and payment of all fees online, thereby saving time and eliminating long queues.

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Officials and stakeholders of the “‘Boracay Tourist Pass” show the memorandum of understanding signed on September 13, 2024. Contributed photo

The process is made more efficient, streamlining the steps to reduce waiting times and simplifying the tourist entry experience, according to PisoPay.

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The Boracay Tourist Pass also promotes transparency, providing clear information and fees online.

PisoPay further touted improved customer service under the new system, noting that tourists can manage their applications and payments conveniently.

The local government of Boracay Island is looking to attract 2.3 million visitors in 2024.

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The popular tourist destination recorded 2.15 million tourists in 2023jiliplus, with domestic arrivals comprising the bulk of the visitors to the resort island, according to government statistics.

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