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You might have seen Paula Peralejo in the news recently talking about her delightful experience working in the paradise island of Boracay.

And if you're wondering if you can also pull off a workation in Boracay just like Paula, you're in luck because the celebrity mom shared must-knows for those looking into “working from paradise.”

Paula said she's one of the influencers tapped by the Department of Tourism and the Malay Tourism organization of Aklan to inspire other working professionals to try the new and trendy workation lifestyle in Boracay.

How would you like to have this as your workplace? / Source: mama_the_explorer (IG)

Apparently, workation is one of the things that the top tourist destination is currently promoting, aside from biking and food crawl.

Paula also said that she's been working in Boracay since March of this year, and it has been nothing but a pleasant experience so far.

She then shared some must-knows in her Instagram post for those who are planning on adapting to a workation set-up in Boracay.

What are the requirements?

There are only two requirements for those who wish to go on a workation in Boracay: a negative RT-PCR test result and proof of booking in a DOT-accredited accommodation.

Are kids allowed?

Yes, kids are allowed in Boracay, which is surely a plus for working parents. Take note, however, that kids three years old and up need to take the RT-PCR test too.

Paula said in her IG post, “LEGALLY, pwede po ang kids dito. LGU, DOT, IATF approved po sila dito.”

Paula also said that in Boracay kids will get the freedom they can't have in Manila yet, except for the Citimall grocery.

But in general, parents can freely roam around the island with their children.

Internet speed

Paula says the internet speed truly depends on where you are on the island. Some cafes have decent wifi, and if you have your own data, that'll do too. She said that both Smart and Globe data work just fine on the island.

Is it expensive to live and work in Boracay?

Paula emphasized being practical if you want to go on a workation in Boracay. She said eating out or eating at restaurants all the time is definitely more expensive than cooking your own food.

For non-vegetarians, there are plenty of “paluto” services available in Boracay, and some accommodations also have kitchens that you can use. The cost of cooking your own food is pretty similar to Manila.

Is the rent expensive?

Paula said that the rent in Boracay is “definitely cheaper than it used to be.” She had a few recommendations in her IG post.

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