Only 6,405 tourists will be allowed to enter the island and frolic in its waters and beaches every day, Malacañang said on Wednesday, adopting the recommendation of an interagency committee. ADVERTISEMENTThe Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force had assessed that the world-famous, 1,032-hectare beach resort could carry only 19,215 people, including 6,405 tourists, a day. Cabinet meetingPresident Rodrigo Duterte discussed the Boracay situation with Cabinet officials during a meeting in Malacañang on Tuesday night. Earlier, the President called Boracay a “cesspool” and ordered its shutdown for six months, beginning April 26, to fix sewage and environment-related problems. Drinking and smoking on White Beach and other public places will be strictly prohibited, she said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 12, 2018 21:52 UTC