The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has proposed to the Office of the President (OP) to shut down Boracay island in phases to avoid disrupting businesses and livelihood in the island. The proposal of the trade department will be among the factors to be considered before President Duterte decides on the proposed six-month closure of the island, according to Senior Deputy Executive Secretary Menardo Guevarra.

Kabiling, G. D., & Terrazola, V. E. P. (2018, April 3). DTI proposes gradual shutdown of Boracay. Manila Bulletin, pp. 1, 4.