Groups up in arms against casinos in Boracay
08/01/2011By Gerry Baldo
An anti-corruption party-list group yesterday urged religious and other anti-gambling advocates to back the hundreds of Boracay residents in opposing the planned construction of gambling dens in the island resort.
Citizens Battle Against Corruption Rep. Sherwin Tugna said it is imperative that Boracay residents get the support they need in opposing the move.
“Putting up casinos will surely ruin the beautiful scenery in Boracay,” Tugna said.
Tugna also expressed apprehensions that gambling could trigger criminal activities in the island-resort considered by many as one of the best in the world..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20110801nat1.html
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