The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is rushing to complete the rehabilitation of Boracay Island in Aklan within the six-month timetable, according to DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu. Cimatu was reacting to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing 64 percent of Filipinos favor a oneyear closure of Boracay for its rehabilitation. “We are rushing to complete the job within the six-month period given to us by the President. People are requesting for a one-year closure...but we will stick to plan,” Cimatu said.

De Vera-Ruiz, E. (2018, July 9). No changing Boracay's rehabilitation timetable. Manila Bulletin, p. 10.