The government has released the initial Boracay closure guidelines.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has issued an initial set of guidelines in line with the upcoming closure of Boracay Island on April 26.
DILG Assistant Secretary Epimaco Densing said they are still working on additional details which they plan to release next week.
DILG expects that the guidelines will direct island workers, residents, and resort owners on what to expect during the six-month closure period.
The general guidelines include:
- Identified tourists will not be allowed into the island and will be stopped at the Jetty Port in Malay, Aklan.
- Residents/workers/resort owners will be allowed entry into the island subject to the presentation of identification cards specifying a residence in Boracay.
- Generally, swimming shall not be allowed anywhere on the island. However, residents may be allowed to swim only at Angol Beach in station 3 from 6 am to 5 pm.
- No visitors of Boracay residents shall be allowed entry, except under emergency situations, and with the clearance of the security committee (DILG, PNP and LGU).
- Media will be allowed entry subject to prior approval from the Department of Tourism, with a definite duration and limited movement.
- No floating structures shall be allowed up to 15 kilometers from the shoreline.
- The Bureau of Immigration will revalidate the papers of foreigners who have found a home in Boracay.
- There will only be one transportation entry and exit point to Boracay Island but authorities have yet to decide where.
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