 Volunteers from the DENR Region 6 conducting a cleanup in Bulabog Beach. April 26, 2018. | |
| Date | April 26 – October 26, 2018 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 months |
| Location | Boracay, Malay, Aklan, Philippines |
| Type | Closure / rehabilitation |
| Cause | Violations of building and sewerage regulations by business establishments, deteriorating environmental conditions |
On April 26, 2018, the Philippine resort island of Boracay, one of the country's major tourist destinations, was temporarily closed to the general public as part of the Philippine government's efforts to rehabilitate and redevelop the island. As part of the closure, Boracay was closed for six months except to its registered residents and employees. The closure had a significant effect on the livelihood of local people. In 2022, the Philippine government declared that the closure was successful in rehabilitating the island's environment.