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    • Duterte firm on Boracay closure, casino ban 

      Romero, Alexis; Punay, Edu; Simeon, Louise Maureen (The Philippine Star, April 30, 2018, on page 1-2)
      His Cabinet recommended it, and President Duterte is going along with the closure of Boracay Island for six months despite concerns that this may be too long and can seriously affect livelihoods. He also reiterated that ...
    • High court asked to drop petition vs Bora closure 

      Requejo, Rey (Manila Standard, August 22, 2018, on page A2)
      Malacañang has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss a petition questioning the six-month closure of the world-famous Boracay Island resort. In a 61-page comment, Malacañang, through the Office of the Solicitor General, sought ...
    • SC affirms legality of Boracay six-month closure last year 

      Requejo, Rey E. (Manila Standard, February 13, 2019, on page A3)
      The Supreme Court has affirmed the legality of the six-month closure of Boracay Island last year. Voting 11-2, the SC resolved to dismiss the petition filed by three residents in the world-renowned tourist destination ...