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    • Boracay casino-resort plans are being drafted-solon 

      GMA News (, May 2, 2018, on page )
      The island is now closed for a six-month rehabilitation, but critics claim the government decided to hut down the island to make way for the construction of the resort-casino. Benitez noted that it is important to know ...

    • Boracay closure hinges on cleanup pace 

      Ramos-Araneta, Macon (, March 26, 2018, on page )
      How long Boracay Island will be shut down will depend on the pace of its rehabilitation and cleanup, a Tourism official said Sunday. “The recommendation is six months, but that could be less than six months with the help ...

    • Congress probe of Bora closure rehab sought 

      Cruz, Maricel V.; Ramos-Araneta, Macon (, April 12, 2018, on page )
      A lawmaker on Wednesday sought a congressional probe of Boracay’s shutdown supposedly to make way for its rehabilitation and the reported construction of a $500-million casino-resort on the island. In filing House Resolution ...

    • Duterte earmarks P2b for Boracay under state of calamity, junks casino 

      Barcelo, Vito (, April 10, 2018, on page )
      President Rodrigo Duterte said he would place Boracay Island under a state of calamity to release P2 billion in calamity funds for workers and residents hurt by the six-month closure, adding he would not also allow any ...

    • Gov't braces for legal challenges to Boracay closure 

      Simeon, Louise Maureen; Villanueva, Rhodina; Diaz, Jess; Romero, Paolo; Talavera, Catherine; Crisostomo, Sheila (, April 7, 2018, on page )
      The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is ready to face possible legal complaints from business establishments in Boracay following the government’s decision to close the island resort for about six ...

    • Guidelines on Boracay closure out 

      Rendon, Jennifer; Romero, Alexis; Ronda, Rainier Allan; Villanueva, Rhodina; Porcalla, Delon; Diaz, Jess (, April 13, 2018, on page )
      Except in emergency situations, not even guests of Boracay residents will be allowed to visit the island during its closure, according to general guidelines issued by authorities. The guidelines will form part of the ...

    • LRWC's Boracay resort on track for 2021 opening 

      Francia, Arra B. (, July 30, 2018, on page )
      LEISURE & RESORTS World Corp. (LRWC) said it remains on track to open its $550-million integrated resort in Boracay by 2021, denying that the project has been delayed due to the island’s six-month closure since April. LRWC ...

    • Palace wants more info on proposed Boracay closure 

      Romero, Alexis; Talavera, Catherine (, April 3, 2018, on page )
      Malacañang has ordered agencies to elaborate on their recommendation to close Boracay island on April 26 after they submitted a two-paragraph letter on the matter. Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Menardo Guevarra said ...