Regarded as a world-class destination for its sandy white sands and clear seawater, Boracay is flocked by tourists, year in and year out. But with the unpleasant visit of current Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte, involving the place, Boracay has soon become off-limits for some needed cleanse. The problem, as it appears, involves the Boracay’s unwanted and literal “stench.”

At the forefront of this problem are not just the random visitors who came to the island to enjoy a vacation from home but also are the existing business establishments which supposedly are the “caretakers” of the place. With the problem rooted at neglecting the welfare of the environment for money, it has been an easy decision from the president for the island to be temporarily closed off, subsequently ceasing all operations that are taking place in it, affecting tourism.

At nearly 4 months of intensive cleanup, Boracay is once again opening its doors to both entrepreneurs who make money from the region’s bustling environment and tourists who are in the area to have some chill and fun. Yet, after all the events that took place in an island that is considered a paradise to many, not all commercial enterprises in the area can freely operate without obeying to the government’s newly established rule involving environment safety.

Being at the forefront of the happenings that make Boracay an interesting place to be in, business establishments involving hotels and resorts are the ones primarily affected by this rule, which consequently separates compliers from the non-compliers.

As of January 2019, the Boracay Inter-Agency Task Force is pleased to announce that only the following updated accredited accommodation establishments in Boracay Island will be allowed to accept bookings and reservations.