State of Calamity and Closure of Boracay Island

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PROCLAMATION NO. 475: State of Calamity and Closure of Boracay Island

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Title Supreme Court: State of Calamity and Closure of Boracay Island

Law: Proclamation No. 475

Decision Date: Feb 16, 2024

Proclamation No. 475 declares a State of Calamity and temporary closure of Boracay Island to address environmental degradation, protect public health, and rehabilitate the island, due to various environmental violations and degradation, including high concentration of fecal coliform, insufficient sewer lines, illegal discharge of untreated waste water, degradation of coral reefs, excessive solid waste generation, and illegal encroachment of structures on wetlands.

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