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BORACAY Island: The Catholic Church here reiterated its opposition
to the planned casino in Boracay Island, reported Panay News. The
proposal reportedly came from the state-owned Philippine Amusement
and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR).
Sources at the Diocese of Kalibo disclosed that
a PAGCOR representative last week visited the Kalibo Diocese
adjacent to the Kalibo Cathedral to discuss the casino.
“The representative explained to us that they
are looking for three possible resorts in Boracay interested in
putting up a casino. But the Kalibo Diocese is still vigilant and we
will oppose the operation of a casino in the resort island,” the
source, who requested anonymity, said.
In the early 1990s, the Kalibo Diocese also led
campaign rallies against PAGCOR’s proposal of putting up a casino
in Boracay.
Then Jaime Cardinal Sin intervened and asked the
state not to allow the establishment of the casino on the resort
island.
“Now, they are back again to push for the
casino. No matter what they do, we will still oppose all forms of
gambling in Boracay,” said the source, a priest.
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