Since a community quarantine was declared in March 2020, tourist spots all over the country were closed as a safety precaution against the COVID-19 virus.
Thankfully, in October 2020, with a strict guideline approved by the national government and the Department of Tourism, Boracay opened its door to local tourists to once again aid the economy of the province.
To help boost the tourism industry in the Philippines, celebrities went to Boracay to prove that traveling to the island is safe.
Make no mistake that there is still the threat of COVID-19, that's why everyone who wanted to go to Boracay needed to test negative in the RT-PCR, 48 to 72 hours before traveling.
In a podcast, Kapuso couple Mikael Daez and Megan Young shared their experience in the 'new normal.'
For Megan, she wanted to bask in the famed, world-class Boracay sand, sea, and sun to recharge after being cooped up inside their home.
Meanwhile, Mikael wanted to check the situation right before his eyes and to see how he could help the locals by availing of their services.
Aside from Megan and Mikael, several celebrities also went to Boracay for different reasons but all of them have a common denominator: use their influence to jumpstart local tourism.
Get to know these celebrities who went to Boracay during the quarantine to show their support for the island.
Kapuso actor and 'Owe My Love' star Benjamin Alves went to Boracay after his 'lock-in taping' for the show.
Benjamin went with his very supportive girlfriend, model Chelsea Robato.
Actress Solenn Heussaff is one hot momma when she went to Boracay early this year.
This time, Solenn didn't go with her friends. Instead, she traveled with her husband Nico Bolzico, and one-year-old daughter Thylane.
'Love Of My Life' actor Mikael Daez flew to Boracay after their 'lock-in taping.'
Of course, Mikael would not go on a vacation without the love of his life, Miss World 2013 Megan Young.
After months of being stuck at home, Mikael and Megan enjoyed the world-class sunset of Boracay, while goofing around.
Newly-wed couple Rocco Nacino and Melissa Gohing went to Boracay for their first Valentine's Day as husband-and-wife.
On Instagram, Melissa got cheesy when she wrote, "I love you more than the grains of the sand, fishes in the sea & waves in the ocean."
Kapuso actor EA Guzman went to Boracay for a special celebration.
Alongside EA, Shaira also traveled to Boracay.
EA and Shaira celebrated their 8th anniversary with a romantic dinner at Coast Boracay.
Doug, and Cheska Kramer brought their children to Boracay for a much-needed getaway.
Joining in on the fun of Team Kramer's Boracay adventure is the family of Patrick Garcia.
'Prima Donnas' actress Sofia Pablo fulfilled her dream of becoming a mermaid in Boracay.
Sofia's went with her #JollyBoy, Allen Ansay.
Ruffa Gutierrez definitely had fun in the sun in Boracay!
Mond Gutierrez showed his muscles while basking in Boracay's sunset.
Joining the Gutierrez siblings was their good friend, Bubbles Paraiso.
The 44-year-old mom-of-one actress set Instagram on fire after posting this picture.
Geneva and her daughter London's Boracay adventure was even made more fun by Geneva's former bandmate and friend, Jeffrey Hidalgo.
Singer Marlo Mortel also had a chance to explore Boracay after it reopened for tourists.