The Boracay Conundrum

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Boracay


The impending closure of Boracay is a central issue of the tourism industry at the moment.

Why Close Boracay?


We must close Boracay to save the island.

The poor sewerage system and poor environmental system threaten Boracay’s long- term existence as one of the top assets of our tourism industry.

Capitalistic greed is the main culprit. A lot of businessmen saw the profitable potential of the island, and with disregard to the environment, some created detrimental structures.

The violations could have been easily stopped if the local government is strict in implementing the rules and regulations. But we know the reasons why the rules were not implemented or half-heartedly implemented.

The National Government decision to close Boracay is valid, if the intention to save the beautiful and popular island, nobody on his right mind will protest against the move.

Why We Cannot Abruptly Close Boracay?



If we close Boracay, 36,000 workers will lose their jobs. In addition, establishments lose P56 billion should the island closes for one year.

This lost will burn a big hole to the Philippine economy.

The livelihoods of thousands of families are at stake in this impending closure of Boracay.

Therefore, the decision should balance the life of Boracay and the lives of the community.
  

Practical Solutions for the Boracay Quagmire


There are practical solutions that the stakeholders are proposing to solve the Boracay environmental problems.

The government’s showed their political will and might on this issue – it is laudable. For years, past administrations played blind and deaf to Boracay’s maladies.

However, the Government must listen to the stakeholders and present a concrete plan. There must be a meeting of the minds. All voices should be heard and considered.

The practical solution must cushion the economic lost of the community. At the same time, dispel the recent news, that it is closing Boracay to make way for foreign developers hungrier than the existing businessmen to rape Boracay.

One of the news that must be answered and stopped is the planned Casino Hotel that will rise in Boracay.

Boracay can’t take it any more.

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Visit the Tourism Congress of the Philippines facebook page to know more about the issue.










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