Duterte is a scary leader. The above line about dealing with opposition is not at all reassuring when extrajudicial killings are a standard part of his governance.
> Armed security personnel have been sent to provide "maximum" security to the island.
What exactly is the environmental rehabilitation being done? Why does it necessitate a shutdown? Would the return of tourists eventually undo all the "rehabilitation"?
Around P56 billion in tourism revenue will be lost if the island is closed for 9 months, based on the island's revenue during the first 9 months of 2017, data showed. This is equivalent to roughly 20 percent of the country's total tourism receipts."
https://news.abs-cbn.com/business/03/22/18/boracay-shutdown-...
Consider also the armed security comment, this really shows the way of a totalitarian government.