Boracay residents and stakeholders showed overwhelming support and cooperation as the six-month rehabilitation of the famed beach destination got underway last week, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). “We anticipated confusion and disturbance among the residents and stakeholders, but thank God there was none. We’re very happy because of the warm reception of the people,” DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said. “We thought we would not get their unity and cooperation but I was surprised. They already understood and accepted the fact that we have to clean it and that they have to show their cooperation,” he added.

De Vera-Ruiz, E. (2018, April 30). DENR lauds Boracay folks’ support of rehab initiatives. Manila Bulletin, p. 4.