The Malay officials said measures were being taken to address the environmental problems of the 1,032-hectare island. ADVERTISEMENTBoracay is part of Malay town in Aklan province at the northern tip of the Panay Island. Part of the plan is to decongest Boracay by integrating the mainland of Malay in the development of Boracay. But the officials criticized television networks ABS-CBN and GMA for showing photos “sensationalizing the algal phenomenon” in Boracay. “We condemn the recycling of photos for the selling of their ‘news.’ These news institutions gain profit from their news that ultimately degrades the image of Boracay Island which is highly dependent on the tourism industry.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 19, 2018 13:18 UTC