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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: Police patrols along Boracay's White Beach
Only residents are allowed to swim in Boracay

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

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
PNP deploys riot police among 600-strong force securing Boracay rehab
Police contingent now in place ahead of 6-month closure of tourist haven

Malay exec urged voluntary demolition of Boracay structures
Malay town mayor says demolishing illegal structures on their own will help Boracay Island

8 beautiful white PH beaches perfect for barefoot walking
Fine fine sand colors so vivid the place feels unreal See locations in Siargao Palawan Quezon and more

Boracay: Paradise lost?
Rappler reporter Pia Ranada tells the story of Boracay s identity crisis the pristine paradise or the island of sin
Unspoiled white beaches: Mindanao
Time to whip out your bucket list and add these pristine beaches