DILG to file raps vs Boracay local government officials

The Philippine Star reports:  The world-famous Boracay island would be shut down to ‘heal itself’ starting 16 April, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said. The DILG said administrative complaints are being prepared against local officials led by Aklan Gov. Florencio Miraflores for neglect of duty in protecting the island resort. Miraflores recommended to the DILG the cancellation of ‘LaBoracay,’ a weeklong merrymaking event, as the island would be shut down starting April 16 to pave the way for its massive rehabilitation. DILG Assistant Secretary for plans and programs Epimaco Densing said an investigating team is preparing the complaint against Miraflores and other local officials for serious neglect of duty before the Office of the Ombudsman.”