Rappler's latest stories on Boracay environment
Proposed increase in Boracay environmental fees needs further study–provincial board
The Aklan Sangguniang Panlalawigan says that all Aklanons and non-resident workers in Boracay Island should be exempted from paying the environmental fee
DENR, Aklan gov't to help in Boracay garbage hauling payment
The Malay government is facing difficulty in paying ECOS P95 million for its collection, hauling, and dumping services from January to June 2019
WATCH: Swimming at Boracay's spotless white beach
Missed the powdery white sands on your feet? Here's how it feels like to swim at the 'new' Boracay.
IN GIFs: What to see in the new Boracay
Itching to see the newly reopened Boracay? Here's what to expect.
WATCH: Balabag Wetland Park to be new Boracay attraction
Wetland No. 4, located at Central Boracay, will be dubbed as 'Balabag Wetland Park' once its completed
WATCH: Boracay closure hailed as example 'not only in Asia'
Boracay Island is finally open but officials say it is just the start of stricter environmental compliance
Littering in Boracay? You may face imprisonment
The Anti-Littering Ordinance in Boracay will be strictly enforced
Gov't asks public to 'manage expectations' for Boracay reopening
The Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force explains that the 'full rehabilitation' of the island will be in 2019
Malay execs eye amending rules on pet ownership in mainland, Boracay
Among the proposed amendments to the ordinance are limiting the number of dogs a person can own and the disposition of stray dogs in Boracay and mainland Malay
IN CHARTS: Boracay is bursting at the seams
Boracay has exceeded its capacity in terms of population, infrastructure, and waste generated
Cimatu lifts ECC suspension for compliant Boracay businesses
This means that the businesses can now seek permits to operate from the interior and tourism departments
What to expect when Boracay reopens on October 26
Planning to visit Boracay when it reopens? Here's what you should know.
White Beach boat stations set as Boracay entry points
The boat stations in White Beach are identified by the Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force as temporary and alternate entry points for Boracay's partial opening
Full Boracay rehab by December 2019, says DOT chief
Tourism officials have asked airlines to reduce flights to Caticlan and Kalibo in Aklan, since Boracay can only accommodate a limited number of tourists per day
They outnumber tourists! Over 15,000 workers to be booted out of Boracay
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu says workers should live in mainland Aklan to decongest the world-famous island Boracay
Local gov't to ban single-use plastics when Boracay reopens
'Sa mga bisita sa Boracay, magdala na kayo ng sariling straw dahil bawal ang single-use plastic. Bawal na rin ang plastic bags at styrofoams sa isla,' says Sangguniang Bayan member Maylynn Aguirre Graf
DENR to Boracay businesses: Stop dealing with fixers, impostors
Environment officials urge business owners or authorized representatives to personally process their certifications, business permits, and clearances at the one-stop shop in Boracay
Modern jeepneys proposed in Boracay
While Yellow Dot recently did a survey of Boracay's transport requirements for public utility vehicle modernization, the Sangguniang Bayan of Malay, Aklan, wants to reconsider whether the proposal will complement e-trikes on the island.
Boracay shifts to e-tricycles by August
By August 2018, only electric tricycles will be allowed to ferry passengers in Boracay as part of the Malay municipal government's bid to promote environment-friendly public transportation
DENR, Malay execs to align Boracay sewage treatment plant guidelines
Lawyer Richard Fabila, Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer (CENRO) of Boracay, says they will try to align Memorandum Circular No. 2018-006 of Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu with local laws
DENR suspends compliance certificates of Boracay businesses
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources says the businesses would have to stop operations while their environmental compliance certificates are reviewed
Malay town councilors divided over proposed environmental fee hike in Boracay
Malay town councilor Maylynn Aguirre-Graf has proposed a P500-environmental fee for tourists in Boracay, up from the current P75, to help sustain efforts to protect the island
Boracay rehab challenges: Treating sewage, relocating illegal settlers
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu says Boracay is still on target for an October 26 re-opening
Boracay no longer a cesspool – Cimatu
Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu says the island can be reopened by October 26, as planned
Which tourist spots will be rehabilitated after Boracay?
All tourism destinations will be up for assessment by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, but some areas are on top of the list
Boracay cleanup 'not for the rich,' says Duterte
Meanwhile, an alliance of workers and residents urges the government to consider the negative impact of the temporary closure on people who have lived and worked in the island
No construction of buildings in Boracay during rehab
For 6 months, the Boracay inter-agency task force will strictly enforce the moratorium of construction of new tourism facilities and business enterprises, as well as the expansion of amenities and establishments.
Boracay closure: 'The island needs to rest,' says tribal musician
''Yung island, gusto niya rin magpahinga. Pagod na pagod na siya. Kung nagsasalita lang siya, 'yun din ang hinaing niya: "Kelangan ko rin magpahinga,"' says Boracay resident Buboy Tolosa
WATCH: What Boracay looks like after it was closed down
The shores of Boracay Island's White Sand Beach are almost empty on the day it is closed to the public
Boracay now closed
This comes after President Rodrigo Duterte 'verbally' ordered the island's closure, saying Boracay has become a 'cesspool'
WATCH: How green can Boracay get?
Boracay's shores are teeming with green algae but tourists don't seem to bother
'Sino'ng kalaban? Lumot?': Netizens react to Boracay threat simulations
Filipinos online mock the security drills for potential terror attacks or hostage-taking incidents in Boracay, calling it 'overkill'
Less than a week to go: Boracay braces for 6-month closure
The 6-month closure of Boracay 'is a good wake-up call' for Filipinos, stresses Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Earth Day
No total swimming, fishing ban for Boracay residents
The island locals will be allowed to enter designated to swimming and fishing areas at particular times
INSIDE STORY: How Duterte decided on Boracay closure
Rappler traces President Rodrigo Duterte's decision-making on Boracay, from the video presentation that started it up to the Cabinet meetings where a 6-month closure was finalized
'The trees have no tongues'
A mother airs out her feelings against the prevalent disrespect for the environment
