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Galaxy’s partner buys land in Boracay

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April 24, 2018

Niji Narayan

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The partner of Galaxy Entertainment Group in the Philippines has bought land on the island of Boracay, reportedly, for erecting a new casino in the island.

Galaxy Entertainment Group has been trying to open a casino resort in the area.

Rowen Aguirre, municipal executive assistant for Boracay affairs, said to media: “They have already acquired, I think, around 23 hectares in that area as of this time. I’ve heard that they’re still in negotiations with several other property owners for additional acquisition.”

Meanwhile, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp.’s (PAGCOR) chairperson Andrea Domingo has refuted the reports that Galaxy Entertainment Group would stop its integrated resort project in Boracay. She stated that the final decision on this issue is still to be made and there was no formal communication between PAGCOR and the Secretary of Tourism on the matter.

Tourism Assistant Secretary Frederick Alegre was the official who generated the controversy after he told news reporters that the companies involved in the Boracay project were going to drop the project: “Galaxy has said they are now looking for another venue. That is very much welcome,” local media quoted.

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Niji Narayan

Niji Narayan has been in the writing industry for well over a decade or so. He prides himself as one of the few survivors left in the world who have actually mastered the impossible art of copy editing. Niji graduated in Physics and obtained his Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. He has always interested in sports writing and travel writing. He has written for numerous websites and his in-depth analytical articles top sports magazines like Cricket Today and Sports Today. He reports gaming industry headlines from all around the globe.