BORACAY ISLAND, AKLAN — Almost all areas classified as forest lands on Boracay Island already have structures or are being claimed by private individuals, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). At least 895 illegal structures have been identified in forest lands, including in nine wetlands on the island. Most of the wetlands have been partially or totally covered by debris or reclaimed, or structures, including houses, built over them. ADVERTISEMENTIn Barangay Manoc-Manoc, 204 of the 235 illegal structures along the road have been cleared mostly through self-demolition. In Yapak, 96 of 173 illegal structures have been removed.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 02, 2018 03:11 UTC