Boracay Island

Summary

Boracay Island, a renowned tourist destination in the Philippines, has undergone significant environmental and regulatory changes to preserve its natural beauty and sustainability.

Abstract

Boracay Island, known for its stunning white sand beaches and azure waters, has faced environmental challenges due to rapid development and poor waste management. The island, spanning only 10 square kilometers, was once an untouched paradise but suffered from lax environmental regulations leading up to 2016. A new law was enacted that year to enforce stricter environmental rules and control the flow of tourists. In 2018, President Duterte initiated a major cleanup to ensure the resort's environmental sustainability. The island has since reopened with travel restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The author expresses a desire to return to Boracay to experience the changes and recommends it as a must-visit location in the Philippines. The article concludes with an inspirational quote about travel, emphasizing the importance of exploring the world.

Opinions

The author views Boracay as a once-pristine environment that has been negatively impacted by uncontrolled construction and waste.
There is an optimistic outlook on the future of Boracay following the implementation of stricter environmental regulations and the cleanup efforts initiated by President Duterte.
The author personally endorses visiting Boracay and considers it a highlight among the many beautiful islands in the Philippines.
The article suggests that reading about places is not enough; one must travel to truly understand the world, reflecting a strong belief in the value of firsthand travel experiences.

Boracay is a popular tourist destination in the Philippines with pristine white sand, an azure sea, and inviting resorts.

Boracay sunset by the beach. Image by Elvie Lins

Boracay is a small island of only 10 square kilometers situated off the east coast of Panay Island. It is accessible by air or boat from Manila, Cebu, Iloilo, Kalibo, or Roxas.

This island, which is only 9 sq km, was once an untouched paradise. Since 2006, Boracay has been subject to lax environmental regulations, leading to a dramatic increase in construction and found waste.

In 2016, a new law was enacted to bring stricter environmental rules to the island and reduce the tourist flow.

Hubby at Boracay beach. Image by Elvie Lins

On February 8, 2018, President Duterte announced plans for a major cleanup of the Boracay resort in order to make it environmentally sustainable.

Boracay today is open for local tourists with some travel restrictions due to the pandemic coronavirus as of the time this article was posted.

I wish to be going back again and able to see the new Boracay Island.

Boracay is just one of the many beautiful islands in the Philippines.

When you go to the Philippines someday, include this in your list to visit.

Having said about Boracay, this beautiful quote will inspire you to travel.

The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. St. Augustine

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