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Tag: boracay island

The Philippines 
April 26, 2018April 26, 2018

Boracay Fiasco Exposes the Administration’s Incompetence

Posted By: Louie Encabo 2019 Views boracay island, department of tourism, featured, harry roque, rodrigo duterte, silvestre bello, tourism, wanda tulfo-teo

Today, the 26th of April, commences the official shutdown of the tourist island of Boracay to the public. Starting today, only residents as well

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The Philippines 
March 27, 2018April 3, 2018

Closing Boracay: What is Duterte up to?

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1941 Views boracay island, chinese foreign investments, chinese invasion, featured, foreign control, Louie Encabo, oligarchy, rodrigo duterte

The only bigger mess than the green algae which pollutes Boracay Island is the uncertainty over its future.

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The Philippines 
March 25, 2018April 2, 2018

The Ruin of Boracay

Posted By: Louie Encabo 3072 Views boracay island, eco-tourism, environment, environmentalism, featured, Louie Encabo, pollution, rodrigo duterte, roy cimatu, tourism

Its pristine beaches and sugary, white sand gave it worldwide recognition as one of the world’s best tourist destinations, but today the island of

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