“Compliant” Boracay Hotels, Resorts May Accept Early Bookings
BORACAY – Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Roy Cimatu has announced that “compliant” resorts and hotels are allowed to accept early bookings of the guests.
The famous Boracay Island which is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Philippines is currently closed. Based on a report, Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has ordered for its temporary closure for rehabilitation.
It was on April 26 when the tourist destination was closed and the end of the six-month temporary closure period will be on October 26. The authorities discovered a septic tank and 26 pipelines leading to the shore.
Previously, Environment Sec. Roy Cimatu expressed that the reopening of Boracay Island may not happen in October as the beachfront works are not part of the initial plan.
Recently, based on a report, netizens were left excited when an alleged photo of the tourist destination after two months of rehabilitation crossed the social media. Many expressed their excitement to visit the place when it will open.
Based on a report in UNTV, Environment Sec. Roy Cimatu has recently expressed permission to the hotels and resorts in Boracay Island to accept early bookings. Meanwhile, there is an exception.
According to the DENR Chief, only those hotels and resorts that are “compliant” are allowed to accept advance bookings. Those that are non-compliant will still be closed unless they abide by the law. Out of 2,269 establishments in the island, only 95 will reportedly be permitted to reopen.
With regards to the reopening of Boracay Island, the DENR Chief is confident that the works will be finished in time with target schedule for reopening, October 26. Based on the report, Cimatu encourages the non-compliant hotels and resorts to make corrections in their violations against the environmental laws.
