He calls himself a digital nomad, but Ronald Po certainly found his second home a few years ago. It was during the pandemic when the industrial engineer and restaurant owner sought out his calling in the midst of lockdowns and the feeling of being isolated.
Working in the field of capability development training now, Ronald wanted to be in a place where he could work best without feeling trapped. He has a fully remote job, so human connection is equally important. Since his working hours are usually between 3 p.m. to midnight, he knew that wherever he may end up living for a while should also fit his lifestyle—where stores open until midnight, a nightlife is present, and one that could provide peace if needed.
His instincts pointed to one place: Boracay.
“It was always Boracay, because there’s no other place with the infrastructure, with the freedom and the access, and with the ease of movement,” he explains his decision. “Boracay is a very small island, so a lot of those things are very important for me at least when choosing a place to stay.”
Ronald takes in the beauty of the beach from the infinity pool, which is just one of the many quiet joys at Alta Vista de Boracay.
Boracay is also a lot closer to Manila than his other options, like Siargao. “You have the comforts,” he adds. “The internet is very good; it’s very fast. You can even connect to your mobile for calls or to your work calls using just your cell phone. And then, of course, there are establishments available 24 hours.” He says it’s important to satisfy his hunger or cravings even when it’s early morning or late at night. Sometimes, he eats dinner at 11 p.m.—and gobbles up a cup of taho at odd hours.
While he first came to Boracay with a friend, he was also able to build new friendships along the way, which makes the island feel a lot like home.
The perfect staycation spot
One day, in one of his long-term stays on the island, Ronald visited a friend, who lived in a serene area in Boracay, a few kilometers away from the central town. He immediately fell in love with the place. Fortunately, he found a residential area, which he can now call home—Alta Vista de Boracay, a resort developed by Quadruple A developer DMCI Homes.
Alta Vista de Boracay located in Barangay Yapak, one of Boracay Island’s highest peaks, reminded Ronald of another great staycation, which he spent at Acacia Estates in Taguig.
“I love Acacia Estates,” he says of the township development of DMCI Homes, which made the decision to stay at Alta Vista de Boracay easy.
With high-speed Wi-Fi available throughout the resort, Ronald can work comfortably from anywhere, whether it’s the veranda or by the pool.
The resort features fast and stable internet powered by Wi-Fi 6 technology—ideal for digital nomads and anyone who wants to spend weeks or even months on the island without breaking the bank.
“One of the things that we love about Alta Vista de Boracay is it’s quiet, so you can really work,” he says. “There are no distractions.”
He says he is most productive when he works on the veranda—that is when he prefers to work inside his unit. When he’s in the mood to go outside, the pool area always calls out to him.
“There’s a ton of space outside, but my favorite is the one right in the pool area,” he says. “If you’re working, there are benches in the pool area where you can work. Even though you don’t have a view of the sunset, ang ganda no’ng you have a view of the beach na ang ganda-ganda from many meters up high.”
With a complimentary shuttle service, Ronald can conveniently get around and explore the area with ease.
Another advantage of staying at Alta Vista de Boracay, Ronald says, is the spacious unit which comes with cable TV, and essential in-room appliances: “The units are huge—you can fit easily. I met a family there, they were a family of four, and they had the time of their lives there. If you’re by yourself, that’s good. If you’re with friends, awesome. And if you’re with someone, like a partner, then it’s actually great.”
Moreover, Alta Vista de Boracay offers a free scheduled shuttle service to Puka Beach and D’Mall, making it even easier for digital nomads to balance work and leisure.
Good thing for digital nomads like Ronald: Alta Vista de Boracay now offers the Extended Escapes promo—a long-stay package with special rates starting at P9,600 nett for 5D4N, providing a comfortable and convenient option for extended island living.
“Absolutely I recommend it,” says Ronald of the Extended Escapes promo. “Alta Vista de Boracay provides me a quiet space where I can pursue my work and yet allows me access to the beauty of Boracay.”
For reservations and inquiries, email reservations@avboracay.com or call 8555-7777 local 5224 | +63 921 950 3727 | +63 956 263 0615. Know more about this special offer by clicking the following link: https://altavistadeboracay.com.ph/blog/extended-stays-promo
