BORACAY — Residents of this resort island will continue opposing the establishment of a casino here, a Catholic priest said.
This was despite the fact that the Sangguniang Bayan (SB) of Malay recently endorsed the Carino Development Corp. to operate a casino here.
The SB considered that the Philippine Amusement Games Corp. will regulate the casino operation.
But “allowing a casino in Boracay is like opening the gates of hell,” said Fr. Maglore Placer, priest of Balabag Parish here.
“If casino will be opened … it would also be the start of … uncontrolled prostitution, criminal elements and drugs here, making Boracay a gambling capital,” said Placer.
Boracay does not need a casino since the resort island’s tourism industry continues to flourish, he said
Instead, Boracay must be continuously promoted as a wholesome family tourism destination, he added.
The proposal to put up a gaming facility here started ten years ago and is continuously being opposed by the local Church.
Meanwhile, the SB of Malay plans to provide Placer a copy of their endorsement for him to understand why they approved putting up a casino here./
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