Several senators oppose 60-day shutdown of Boracay

BORACAY, Aklan – While agreeing to the need to rehabilitate Boracay, some senators are opposed to the proposal of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to shut down the world-renowned resort for six months because this will displace thousands of workers on the island.

Senator Cynthia Villar, who chairs the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, said the move would also punish those establishment owners and residents who have been complying with the law.