📍 Boracay, Philippines – December 4, 2025 – #Boracay is set to welcome a new era of retail and lifestyle excellence as #BoracayCentral, the flagship venture of GTW Retail and Lifestyle Corporation, and #DutyFree Philippines Corporation (DFPC) officially sealed a landmark partnership today. The contract signing ceremony marked DFPC’s entry as lessee of Boracay Central, a premier #lifestyle mall scheduled to open in #StationZero, Malay, Aklan in Q3 2026.
The agreement was formalized with Patrick Joel M. Cinco, Chief Operating Officer of Duty Free Philippines Corporation, representing DFPC, and Kevin Wong, President and CEO of Boracay Central, leading the host delegation. The moment underscored a shared vision to elevate Boracay’s #retail landscape and deliver world-class shopping experiences to both local and international guests.
The ceremony was attended by key executives from both organizations. From DFPC: Leofredo Martinez, Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Administration and Finance, and Atty. Richard Clarin, Deputy Chief Operating Officer. Representing Boracay Central were Kimberly Wong, COO; Derek Liang, Director; Kervin Tsai, CFO; and Hans Yu, General Manager.
“This partnership is more than a milestone, it is a commitment to bring world-class retail experiences to Boracay,” said Kevin Wong, President and CEO of Boracay Central. “Together with Duty Free Philippines, we are shaping a destination that will redefine shopping and lifestyle for our guests.”
This partnership signals a bold step toward redefining luxury retail in Boracay, combining Boracay Central’s innovative lifestyle concept with Duty Free Philippines’ trusted global brand. Together, the two companies aim to set new standards for destination shopping and hospitality in the #Philippines.