MANILA, Philippines — Tourists may be required to avail themselves of tap cards or access bracelets as a security measure to regulate the number of visitors in Boracay during its scheduled reopening next month, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced yesterday. The Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force is expected to approve the measure before the island reopens on Oct. 26. The government shut down Boracay island for six months for rehabilitation. Boracay water connectionsThe Boracay unit of Ayala-led Manila Water Co. Inc. is ready to accept sewer connections following order from the DENR directing establishments to connect to the island’s concessionaires. Boracay Island Water Co. Inc. said it expects more applications for sewer connection even from non-Boracay water customers.

Source: Philippine Star September 27, 2018 15:56 UTC