2018/47, 26 April 2018
On 26 April, Boracay Island, the Philippines’ most popular destination for local and foreign tourists, was closed down for six months upon the verbal request of President Duterte. In 2017, more than 2 million tourists visited Boracay.
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“Duterte’s Democratic Dictatorship” by Malcolm Cook
2018/47, 26 April 2018
On 26 April, Boracay Island, the Philippines’ most popular destination for local and foreign tourists, was closed down for six months upon the verbal request of President Duterte. In 2017, more than 2 million tourists visited Boracay.