Prior to the island closure, it was packed with thousands of tourists and had a lively nightlife. However, during the closure, the nightlife was tamed and at night, only few restaurants and bars maintained their business operations despite the huge drop in patrons. In June this year, just two months into closure, Philstar.com visited the island and witnessed this change. Italian chef Matteo d’ Ursi, who was assigned to the island two months before the closure said he also witnessed the huge change in Boracay’s nightlife. Even establishment Epic Bar that used to hold parties every night also closed amid the closure.

Source: Philippine Star September 29, 2018 08:48 UTC