MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV is seeking an investigation into President Duterte’s order to close Boracay Island for six months. No casinoAmid the fuss created by Duterte’s statements over Boracay’s six-month closure, Malacañang reiterated yesterday that the latest order to ban casinos so far remains. Roque also shrugged off requests for him to comment on Trillanes’ call to conduct a Senate inquiry into the closure order. Meanwhile, the Department of Tourism (DOT) is eyeing to hold the Miss Universe pageant in Boracay after its six-month closure, in a bid to promote the rehabilitated island. Setting a good imageA social development organization in the Philippines expressed optimism that the country’s tourism industry will surely benefit from the six-month closure of Boracay.

Source: Philippine Star April 10, 2018 15:46 UTC