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No conflict seen in efforts to protect Boracay

[ Manila Bulletin Online ] February 26, 2008
By BOY RYAN B. ZABAL

BORACAY — Eminent Persons Group (EPG) secretary Virtus Gil is hoping for the support and commitment of the local government of Malay to implement the existing municipal ordinances.

The EPG secretary was invited by the Aklan Sangguniang Panlalawigan and the Sangguniang Bayan of Malay in a joint session in the island on Friday to clarify the role of the Inter-Agency Committee, the task force mandated by the Letter of Instructions (LOI) 1298 to "take actions to prevent the proliferation of all illicit activities that would downgrade the ecosystem and destroy the natural attractions of Boracay Island." > > > [ full story ]
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