In 2018, President Duterte called Boracay island a cesspool and ordered its 6-month shutdown to make way for its rehabilitation.<br />A casino ban was declared thereafter.<br />Last week, the chief executive made a U-turn and lifted the ban on the entry of new casinos in a bid to generate revenues that will help the government augment its funds during the health crisis.<br />This led Boracay locals and environment groups to gather forces and oppose the project again.<br />Let’s hear the insights of Cris Cahilig from the natives of Boracay and business stakeholders.<br /><br />Visit our website for more #NewsYouCanTrust: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/<br /><br />Follow our social media pages:<br /><br />• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNNPhilippines<br />• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnphilippines/<br />• Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines<br />
