Boracay will soon be declared a national park.
This, as President Gloria Macapagal—Arroyo is set to implement an unrepealed Martial Law Proclamation making Boracay a national park and placing its resources under the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA)’s control and administration.
The move will be made as the Chief Executive wants to protect and preserve Boracay’s tourism value which spreads throughout Aklan, while guaranteeing sustainability of the island’s resources and livelihood.
It would be recalled that the Arroyo administration is resolved in investing in vital infrastructures which also includes means to take care of the environment as a reflection of the government’s commitment to better the Filipino people’s quality of life.
In a related development, P200 million worth double lane new Ibajay bridge will be inaugurated to replace the existing Reinforced Concrete Deck Girder (RCDG) bridge, leading to the Caticlan Jetty port that serves as a jump-off point to Boracay island.
The Arroyo government has already expressed gratitude to United Kingdom’s soft loan of over P1 Billion plus a grant of P560 million for the construction of 242 UK steel bridges in the country, including the new Ibajay bridge.
This early, new Ibajay bridge is already seen as a gateway for more developments in the Panay island.
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I think everyone is missing the point. These articles keep focusing on the “national park” section of the press release – the real issue is that all (I mean EVERY) normal law will be subject to review on an individual basis by her appointed representative.
Meaning: her local rep will selectively enforce/dismiss every infraction as they see fit. INCLUDING the instant creation of new violation w/o having to be a real law. Foreign investors beware – some of you ‘boat rockers’ are about to have your businesses appropriated and told to shove off. Recently invested a few million pesos on your building? No problem! Just leave now and your resort will be given to administrative friends.