After makeover, Philippines welcomes tourists back to cleaner, leaner Boracay

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BORACAY — The Philippines reopened its top holiday island on Friday (Oct 26) and promised sustainable tourism and a greener environment, welcoming back visitors after a six-month cleanup ordered by a president who had described it a

 

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