The rehabilitation of Boracay Island, an internationally famous tourist destination, is in order given the many long outstanding ecological and sanitation problems, as well as building violations. Closing down Boracay Island to tourism, even if temporarily, needs careful planning. Knee-jerk decisions to clamp down on the tourism business in Boracay over a one-year period is estimated at P56 billion, which would be about 20 percent of total tourism revenues of the country in a year. Master planThe idea of executing an approved master plan for Boracay will need time, starting with an agreement on what will be the new face of the island, leading with how the master plan will be financed. Tourists love Boracay not just because of the clear seas, white sands, and plentiful sunshine, but also its relatively affordable cost.

Source: Philippine Star March 21, 2018 16:03 UTC