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Is Boracay a war zone?
“Has Boracay Island suddenly become a war zone that would warrant these extreme measures? Is the government hiding something?” asked NUJP whose acting chairperson, Atty. Jocelyn Clemente urged the government not impose ...
- April 16, 2018
'Don't leave Boracay to local gov't alone'
This famed island resort must not be managed by the local government alone, according to Sen. Cynthia Villar. The environmental degradation in Boracay must “not happen again,” the senator stressed. Boracay is currently ...
- July 28, 2018
NEDA: DU30 right to close Boracay: Army after ‘minor incidents’ – commander
The government was right to temporarily close off Boracay to tourists, according to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the shutdown of the island resort to pave the ...
- April 22, 2018
Boracay shutdown losses seen at $1B - GlobalData
The six-month closure of Boracay could result in $1 billion in economic losses, an analyst said Wednesday, as the government proceeded with its cleanup of the island. The estimated hit upwards due to canceled bookings from ...
- May 3, 2018
Bodies ready Boracay closure contingency
In light of the proposed closure of this famed island resort, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and the Regional Peace and Order Council (RPOC) in Western Visayas met on Tuesday to come up with a ...
- April 5, 2018
Gordon to China: 'Huwag niyo kaming kayakayanin'
China is not a “reliable ally” of the Philippines, according to Sen. Richard Gordon. “Alliances are best seen by the actions of a people. You are not a reliable ally,” he said. Gordon was talking about the Chinese Coast ...
- June 16, 2018
Boracay rehab may need more than 6 mos. - Cimatu
The rehabilitation works in Boracay might need more than six months, said Environment secretary Roy Cimatu as he revealed problems in the ongoing island cleanup. Cimatu said he was surprised that there were still 43 illegal ...
- May 26, 2018
No time will be wasted for Boracay rehab – Malay gov’t
No time will be wasted during the six-month rehabilitation period of this famed island destination, the local government of Malay, Aklan assured. The statement came after President Rodrigo Duterte approved the recommendation ...
- April 6, 2018
What about galunggong?
What's all these preoccupation and fixation with galunggong? Just check out all the news stories and headlines coming from the mainstream media both television and print; it seems there is a national disaster in the level ...
- September 5, 2018
Don't sleep in resorts, Albayalde tells cops
Policemen maintaining peace and order in this island resort should not sleep in hotels, especially those subject for demolition, according to Director General Oscar Albayalde of the Philippine National Police. “Kasi ayaw ...
- April 29, 2018