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	WOW Philippines :: Explore Philippines :: Description
		Aklan is the oldest province in the Philippines, organized in 1213 by settlers from Borneo, as the Minuro it Akean to include what is now Capiz.
		Aklan encompasses the northwestern portion of Panay Island and nearby Boracay Island, both situated within the Visayas island group and having an estimated land area of 181, 789 hectares.
		Cadastrally located between 12°N, 11°19' S and between 121°50' W, 122°35' E, the province is bordered by the Sulu Sea on the northwest, the Sibuyan Sea on the northeast and the east, by the province of Antique on the west, and by the province of Capiz on the south.
	www.tourism.gov.ph /explore_phil/place_details.asp?content=description&province=37 (0 words)

	WOW Philippines :: Explore Philippines :: Description
		Aklan is the oldest province in the Philippines, organized in 1213 by settlers from Borneo, as the Minuro it Akean to include what is now Capiz.
		Aklan encompasses the northwestern portion of Panay Island and nearby Boracay Island, both situated within the Visayas island group and having an estimated land area of 181, 789 hectares.
		Cadastrally located between 12°N, 11°19' S and between 121°50' W, 122°35' E, the province is bordered by the Sulu Sea on the northwest, the Sibuyan Sea on the northeast and the east, by the province of Antique on the west, and by the province of Capiz on the south.
	www.wowphilippines.com.ph /explore_phil/place_details.asp?content=description&province=37 (419 words)

	Aklan (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Aklan is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region.
		Its capital is Kalibo and is located at the northwest portion of Panay island, bordering Antique to the west and Capiz to the southeast.
		Aklan faces Sibuyan Sea and the province of Romblon to the north.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-Aklan.html (500 words)

	Aklan, Philippines
		Kalibo, Aklan (3 October) — Having Aklan’s accurate data on the province’ poverty threshold, employment and unemployment rate, population, agricultural produce and other information that involves the use of statistics is vital for poverty and hunger eradication in the province.
		The observance of National Statistics Month each year is aimed to promote, enhance and instill awareness and appreciation on the importance of statistics in the formulation of policies for growth and development as well as elicit the cooperation and support of the general public in upgrading the quality of standards of statistics in the country.
		Aklan, according to Raco, is number one in coconut density in Western Visayas, and the biggest copra-producer in the region.
	visayas.wowphilippines.com /aklan (3431 words)

	The Provincial Profile of Aklan
		Aklan was reputedly one of the three jurisdictions into which the island was divided.
		Several legislative bills were filed in the Philippine legislature to enact Aklan’s provincehood but it was only in April 1956, after a long and sustained effort by Aklanons, that the province was, at last, established.
		Aklan, a mere 45-minute plane ride from Manila, plays host to thousands of tourists every year, making it a top tourist destination in the Philippines.
	www.geocities.com /lppsec/pp/aklan.htm (1137 words)

	Aklan Tour
		Aklan's beginning as a settled area is wreathed in legend and spurious and undocumented historical claims.
		Aklan participated in the Revolution against Spain when Gen. Francisco Castillo, who had donated his fortune to found a national press for the Katipunan and Candido Iban arrived in Aklan to found a chapter of the Katipunan.
		Aklan's best-known tourist attractions are: the Ati-atihan and Boracay Island, both relatively new attractions.
	www.admu.edu.ph /offices/mirlab/panublion/r6_aklantour.html (1715 words)

	Aklan (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Aklan is located in the northeastern portion of Panay Island.
		On the north is the Lapuz-Lapuz Point in Boracay Island (Malay) and on the south is Libacao where the borders of Aklan, Antique and Capiz meet.
		Aklan is bordered in the east by the shoreline of Mambuquiao Bay in the Municipality of Batan and in the west is Pucio Point in the municipality of Buruanga.
	www.dti.gov.ph /contentment/9/60/64/824.jsp (211 words)

	Hotels in Boracay (Aklan) - Boracay (Aklan) hotel reservations & reviews. Boracay (Aklan) travel guide and hotel ...
		Boracay (Aklan) hotels and resorts reservation guide - the definitive guide to Boracay (Aklan) accommodation.
		The Boracay (Aklan) hotels and resorts guide provides a brief summary, customer ratings and reviews for hotels or resorts.
		For detailed hotel information or to reserve a hotel or resort in Boracay (Aklan), please select a hotel or resort and let asiahotels.com be your Boracay (Aklan) travel agent.
	www.asiahotels.com /hl/Boracay_(Aklan)-Philippines.asp (0 words)

	AKLAN Home of Piña Fiber and also the Rambutan Center for Asia (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Aklan is one province that has painted a definite niche in the world tourist map.
		Year after year, it is host to thousands of tourists because of the attraction of its colorful festival and the allure of its pristine beaches.
		Agriculture, fishery and forestry are currently the dominant economic activities in the province of Aklan.
	www.nscb.gov.ph /ru6/aklan.htm (240 words)

	Aklan International - Property Specialists for North Cyprus and Turkey
		Aklan and Palmer have over 14 years experience in the property industry in the UK, we make sure that we apply the same standards that you would expect from a new build property here, to properties Internationally.
		Aklan and Palmer specialise in having a varied property portfolio offering the choice of well known and established countries like France and Italy, and emerging hot spots such as Turkey and North Cyprus.
		Aklan and Palmer want to offer customers the chance to live in a fully bespoke property.
	www.aklan.co.uk /faq.asp (906 words)

	Aklan
		Aklan, including what is now Capiz, was organised as "Minuro it Aklan" by settlers from Borneo in 1213.
		Located in the province of Aklan north of Panay Island, it has often been voted "one of the best beaches in the world." Boracay is an all year round destination.
		Aklan finally became an independent province when President Magsaysay signed into law on April 25, 1956, Republic Act 1414 separating Aklan from Capiz.
	www.tabligan.org /AIM/Aklan.htm (926 words)

	A Wild Fickle River - the Aklan (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The northwestern sector of the island of Panay in Western Visayas (in the Philippines), a rugged area of low terrain, narrow green valleys and limited coastal plains, is drained by three principal rivers: the Ibajay, on the west, the Aklan on the main valley, and the Jal-o on the eastern section.
		The Aklan is the biggest of the three on whose alluvial banks most of the towns of the province (which had been named after the river) are scattered.
		The term aklan, which is really akean in the local language, is derived from the world akae, to boil or to froth.
	www.malinao-aklan.ph /aklanriver/aklanriver.html (297 words)

	Aklan may lose title of having biggest coco cover in WV if...
		Kalibo, Aklan -- Aklan, considered as the province in Western Visayas with the biggest coconut cover might be dislodged from this position by neighboring province of Antique if Aklanons do not start replanting to replace old unproductive trees now and those cut for other purposes.
		Aklan, according to Raco, has currently some 498,574 senile trees found in all municipalities and these should be replaced soon, replanted with coconut seeds of good quality.
		The Aklan PCA head said each seednut costs P25 pesos plus a freight fee of P2 pesos for a total of P27.00.
	www.thenewstoday.info /2006/09/04/aklan.may.lose.title.of.having.biggest.coco.cover.in.wv.if.html (537 words)

	Aklan Travel Guide, boracay resort, boracay photo, boracay beach, boracay hotel
		Aklan, including what is now Capiz, was organised as "Minuro it Aklan" by settlers from Borneo in 1213.
		Aklan finally became a separate province in 1956.
		Located in the province of Aklan north of Panay Island, it has often been voted "one of the best beaches in the world." Boracay is an all year round destination.
	www.lakbaypilipinas.com /travel_aklan.html (529 words)

	Aklan Philippines Asia Colleges and Universities Education Reference
		Aklan Catholic CollegeManila Bulletin, Philippines - Jan 25, 2007...
		This is a feat that only ACC has acquired in the whole province of Aklan.
		Aklan aiming for 100% Philhealth coverage of indigentsNews Today Online, Philippines - Feb 1, 2007The orientation on RA 9344 was given by Judge Nimfa Vilches, Assistant Court Administrator of the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
	www.iaswww.com /ODP/Reference/Education/Colleges_and_Universities/Asia/Philippines/Aklan (339 words)

	Good News Pilipinas \| Art and Culture Achievements: Aklan budding fashion center (Site not responding. Last check: )
		It is, according to Gov. Carlito Marquez, during a brief visit to his office at the provincial capitol, the main attraction of the Aklan Piña Fiber Festival.
		On the runway on Saturday night, as a fitting closing to the celebration, the designs of Aklan- based designers Ryan Lopez, Mel Quimpo, Peter Casidsid, Anna India Legaspi, Jay Masangya, Edz Autencio, and Ketchie Marte together with PJ Arañador were modeled to a crowd of mostly Aklanons.
		As one of the highlights of the program, the 7th Aklan Piña and Fiber Festival at this year's 50th anniversary of Aklan province awarded a Certificate of Recognition to Susima de la Cruz, master weaver for her commitment and unselfish dedication to continue Aklan's weaving traditions.
	goodnewspilipinas.com /docs/art_and_culture/archived/aklan_fashion_center.html (913 words)

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		Datu Bendahara Kalantiaw (or Kalantiao), of course, was the so-called great ruler of a pre-hispanic civilization who codified a set of rules, the so-called Code of Kalantiao.
		In 1956, Digno Alba (a native of Batan, Aklan who was a government pensionado to the US in 1903) wrote a pamphlet which stated -- without any supporting evidence -- that Kalantiaw chose Batan as the capital of the ancient sakup of Aklan.
		The datus and their wives were Puti and wife Pinangpang, Sumakwel and wife Kapinangan, Bangkaya and wife Katurong (who settled in Aklan and whose son Balingsanga could not pronounce the letter r), Paiburong and wife Pabulanan, Padohinog and wife Ribongsapaw, Dumangsol and wife Kabiling, Dumalogdog, Lubay, Balensuela, and Dumangsil.
	aklanweb.tripod.com /historiography.htm (785 words)

	MOU for Aklan hydropower project signed
		Kalibo, Aklan -- Aklan may yet hold the key to help address the country's power woes.
		Aklan Governor Carlito S. Marquez said the hydroelectric power project in Libacao is a much-welcome development in the province as a source of sufficient, stable and cheap electricity needed to industrialize Aklan's agriculture sector, eradicate poverty and provide job opportunities to Aklanons.
		All Aklan officials who were signatories to the MOU assured Cal Energy represented by Raymund Cunningham that they will all give their full support for the realization of the project.
	www.thenewstoday.info /2006/07/03/mou.for.aklan.hydropower.project.signed.html (412 words)

	ABS-CBN Interactive (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The provinces of Aklan and Biliran in the Eastern Visayas region were placed under a state of calamity in the wake of typhoon Seniang (international codename Utor), ABS-CBN Regional Network Group reported Monday.
		The typhoon triggered massive flashfloods in Aklan province that affected about 35 families and destroyed about P3.97 million in agricultural crops and P3.28 in infrastructure projects.
		The governor of Aklan said one person was killed in the resort island of Boracay while four others were still missing.
	www.abs-cbnnews.com /storypage.aspx?StoryId=58994 (1269 words)

	The Manila Times Internet Edition \| REGIONS > Lezo, Aklan mayor suspected of murder
		KALIBO, Aklan: Mayor Alfredo Arcenio of Lezo, Aklan, is now the subject of a manhunt by police operatives here after the court ordered his immediate arrest for the alleged killing of former Bombo Radyo Kalibo station manager Herson “Boy” Hinolan.
		Assistant Regional State Prosecutor Virgilio P. Garcia declared that there was a probable cause for the filing of murder qualified with treachery case against the principal accused.
		Garcia also ordered “modification of the first resolution of the Aklan Provincial Prosecutors office dated March 3, 2005, and consequently the information for homicide in a criminal case filed in court be withdrawn, and an amended information for murder be filed against Arcenio.”
	www.manilatimes.net /national/2006/sept/12/yehey/prov/20060912pro4.html (290 words)

	Aklan travel guide
		Aklan travel guide - The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and what to see
		Aklan is said to be the oldest province in the Philippines, organized in 1213 by settlers from Borneo as the Minuro it Akean to include what is now the province of Capiz.
		Aklan encompasses the northeastern portion of Panay Island and nearby Boracay Island, both situated within the Visayas island group.
	www.world66.com /asia/southeastasia/philippines/aklan (124 words)

	Sun.Star Iloilo - 4th Aklan Product Showcase opens (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The province of Aklan, famous for its intricately hand-woven piña, abaca and raffia fiber products, gears to be known as the loom weaving capital of the country.
		To date more than 90 hectares of land distributed in the four municipalities of Aklan are planted with abaca.
		Aklan Product Showcase Year 4 is organized by DTI-Aklan Provincial Office in coordination with the Provincial Government and the Hugod Aklanon Producers Association, Inc.
	www.sunstar.com.ph /static/ilo/2006/09/13/bus/4th.aklan.product.showcase.opens.html (384 words)

	Deutscher Entwicklungsdienst (DED) - -- Aklan’s marine resources coming back in shape -- Homepage
		Highlights of this integrated coastal zone management program include the holding of educational course on CRM where capable individuals from every coastal town of the province are trained on basics in coastal resources, their management and evaluation.
		It was indeed a crucial ingredient in the success of this project in protecting Aklan bays and coastal resources against environmental neglect.
		To further its gains, a steady-state integrated network carried out under the provincial government of Aklan and actively participated by all coastal stakeholders which are represented in the Provincial Technical Working Group on Coastal Resource Management, shall contribute to build up coastal management awareness to further disseminate started projects to future generations.
	philippinen.ded.de /cipp/ded/custom/pub/content,lang,2/oid,1228/ticket,g_u_e_s_t (817 words)

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