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6-month Boracay closure to cost gov't P20 B
The government may lose P18 billion to P20 billion in gross receipts or income while 35,000 workers will be displaced if Boracay is shut down for six months, thus the need to fast-track its rehabilitation. In a press ...
- April 6, 2018
Duterte tells Palawan: Avoid another Boracay
Boracay was "overloaded" with tourists and Palawan must not go the same way, according to President Duterte. The President told local government officials in Palawan to be cautious in accepting massive numbers of tourists ...
- November 12, 2018
Guidelines on Boracay closure out
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 ...
- April 13, 2018
Was 6-month Boracay closure worth it? Stakeholders weigh in
Despite financial losses and other difficulties, most if not all of the stakeholders said the six-month closure of Boracay Island was worth it. Aklan Gov. Florencio Miraflores said the past six months had been a difficult ...
- October 28, 2018
Palawan's El Nido under rehabilitation No total shutdown; 22 establishments closed
After Boracay, the government has launched a rehabilitation program for another top tourist destination, the resort town of El Nido in Palawan. The rehabilitation starts with the shutdown of 22 tourism-oriented establishments ...
- November 15, 2018
‘Boracay not yet ready for tourists’
Boracay is not yet ready for tourists. Over a month before the reopening of Boracay on Oct. 26, some tourism stakeholders have yet to start accepting bookings for the island due to its condition. Tourism Congress of the ...
- September 13, 2018
Palace wants more info on proposed Boracay closure
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 ...
- April 3, 2018
Boracay rehab plan now with Palace for action
The environment, interior and tourism departments have submitted a detailed proposal on the rehabilitation of Boracay Island, an issue that may be discussed during today’s Cabinet meeting, Malacañang said yesterday. In a ...
- April 4, 2018
Duterte firm on Boracay closure, casino ban
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 ...
- April 30, 2018
Notice of violations issued to 100 Boracay establishments
Before the impending closure of the world-famous tourist spot, the government has issued warning notices to around 100 establishments located mostly on |White Beach and other parts of Boracay Island. The establishments are ...
- April 5, 2018