Gov’t allots P150M for Boracay’s continued environmental restoration, preventive maintenance 134 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Ben RosarioA total of P150 million has been allotted by the government for Boracay’s continued environmental restoration and preventive maintenance. “The designated Boracay Island Critical Habitat covers some 750 hectares of forestland and coastal marine areas,” Atienza said. A critical habitat is a specific geographic area that contains features essential to the conservation of endangered or threatened species. “The demarcated critical habitat is mainly in Barangays Balabag and Yapak, where the flying foxes are concentrated,” Atienza said.

Source: Manila Bulletin December 15, 2018 11:48 UTC