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Philippines Reopens Tourism Hotspot Boracay to More Locals
Boracay was recently open only to residents and visitors from neigboring provinces.
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The Philippines is reopening Boracay island, one of its main tourist attractions, to more visitors starting Oct. 1 as it banks on locals to revive its pandemic-hit tourism sector.
Tourists from areas under general community quarantine, including the capital Manila, will be allowed on the island next month as long as they have tested negative from the coronavirus and have pre-booked accommodations, Tourism Undersecretary Benito Bengzon said at a televised briefing on Wednesday.