All foreign or local investments, except casinos, are welcome in Boracay, Malacañang said on Tuesday amid reports that the construction of casino on the island would push through.

Palace spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said President Rodrigo Duterte would never allow any company to open a casino on Boracay Island.

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