After the six-month rehabilitation of Boracay Island, President Duterte has pledged to give back the world famous beach destination to the natives and not to the wealthy businessmen reportedly close to his administration. The President asserted that he intends to place Boracay under land reform program, dispelling speculations that he would allow casino operators and other wealthy allies to do business in the island.

Kabiling, G. D. (2018, May 14). Duterte vows to return Boracay to natives. Manila Bulletin, p. 2.