Aklan has a total population of 387,041 (as of January 1992) Kalibo is the economic, educational and political center of the province. Farming is the main source of livelihood of most Aklanons. Rice and corn are principal food crops while coconut and abaca are the leading commercial crops. Off-shore fishing and inland fishing are also significant sources of livelihood. Cottage industries also support a large number of families.

Currently, four shipping firms serve the province: Gothong Lines, William Lines, Aboitiz and Moreta Shipping Lines. Based on the latest data gathered from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), there are thirty two vessels that entered and cleared at the ports of Batan, Dumaguit, and New Washington. Aklan, Air transportation is provided by the Philippine Airlines, Air Philippines and Cebu Pacific with regular daily flights to the town capital of Kalibo. Chartered flights by Pacific Air, Air Ads, Asian Spirit and private charters can also be availed using the Caticlan Airfield in Caticlan, Malay the gateway to the world renowned Boracay Island. Telecommunications services are provided by RCPI, PT & T, BUTEL, BAYANTEL, PLDT, PANTELCO and CRUZTELCO, Postal and courier services are provided by the Phil. Postal Corp. CCS, JRS, Haribon, LIBCAP and LBC

Thirty financial institutions operate in the Province of Aklan which include four government banks, seven private commercial banks one private development bank and at least one operating rural bank in every municipality. One hundred seventeen confirmed/registered cooperatives are operating in the province with Kalibo having the most number of cooperatives.

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Main Dishes Philippine Cuisine

Adobo is one of the most popular Filipino dishes and is considered unofficially by many as the national dish. It usually consists of pork or chicken, sometimes both, stewed or braised in a sauce usually made from vinegar, cooking oil, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns, and soy sauce. It can also be prepared "dry" by cooking out the liquid and concentrating the flavor. Bistek, also known as "Filipino beef steak," consists of thinly sliced beef marinated in soy sauce and calamansi and then fried in a skillet that is typically served with onions.

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