Official source: Philippine Government Will Not Allow Casino on Boracay

In a recent statement, given by an official from the Philippine Department of the Interior and Local Government,  the government pointed out that it would not authorize the construction of a casino resort on the island of Boracay.

Following its clouse on April 26, the famous tourist destination is currently undergoing environmental rehabilitation.

The Government Department’s Officer-In-Charge Eduardo Año was among the speakers of the second Pre-State of the Nation 2018 Forum. The event took place Wednesday at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City.

Eduardo Año reiterated that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte had already said no casinos would be allowed on the island. He also added the fact that that Boracay was a popular destination visited by international tourists for its white-sand beaches and it did not need gambling to attract visits.

Boracay was eventually shuttered for business for what is planned to be a six-month rehabilitation after a review by the task force found that many businesses on the island were discharging untreated waste water directly into the sea.

News emerged late last year that Macau-based operator of integrated resorts Galaxy Entertainment Group had partnered Philippine company Leisure Resorts & World to build a $500-million casino resort on Boracay.

It is important to mention that earlier this year, the President said that he plans to give Boracay to its residents as part of a land reform currently in the works in the Philippine Government. The plan is to create a land reform which would see nearly 900 hectares of mostly agricultural land being distributed to natives. President Duterte has pointed out that he would make sure that undeveloped portions of the island would be used for forestry and agricultural purposes only.

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