<strong>Trial run: </strong>A small group of residents, business owners and tourists have been invited to enjoy Boracay's beaches as the Philippines island gears up for a soft re-opening on October 26.
Trial run: A small group of residents, business owners and tourists have been invited to enjoy Boracay's beaches as the Philippines island gears up for a soft re-opening on October 26.
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<strong>Very clean: </strong>The resort island was shuttered in April for six months for rehabilitation work. Its famous white-sand beaches were signed off in August as "very clean" and safe for swimming.
Very clean: The resort island was shuttered in April for six months for rehabilitation work. Its famous white-sand beaches were signed off in August as "very clean" and safe for swimming.
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<strong>Demolitions: </strong>Boracay rehabilitation work includes the demolition of illegal structures on beaches, wetlands and forestlands.
Demolitions: Boracay rehabilitation work includes the demolition of illegal structures on beaches, wetlands and forestlands.
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<strong>Ring road: </strong>The Philippine Public Works & Highways Department is building a 20-kilometer circumferential road around the island.
Ring road: The Philippine Public Works & Highways Department is building a 20-kilometer circumferential road around the island.
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<strong>Work in progress:</strong> This 4-kilometer portion of Boracay's 20-kilometer circumferential road will be 80% complete by reopening day on October 26th.
Work in progress: This 4-kilometer portion of Boracay's 20-kilometer circumferential road will be 80% complete by reopening day on October 26th.
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<strong>Welcome to Boracay: </strong>A temporary port has been set up on Boracay for use during the 11-day test run.
Welcome to Boracay: A temporary port has been set up on Boracay for use during the 11-day test run.
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