Written by: Bert Dalida
The Solid Waste Management System of Boracay was inspected
by a Japanese expert Wednesday morning, September 4.
According to Boracay DOT Officer, Tim Ticar, the inspection
was related to the longtime problem about garbage in the island which needs
solution.
Considered to be one of the reasons in the increase in waste is the increase
in tourist arrivals which had been more than what they had expected.
Allegedly, the Japan International
Cooperation Agency (JICA) had previously estimated that Boracay would reach its 1 Million tourists target in
2016.
However, in 2011 the target was already reached by the
island, which was also accompanied by the increase in waste.
Because of this, the national office of the Department of
Tourism spoke with a Japanese expert in order to study the problem.
The group of the Japanese expert arrived at nine this
morning (9am) and met with Mayor John Yap, the personnel of the Material
Recovery Facilities (MRF) of the three (3) villages of the island, and Boracay
Island Water Company (BIWC).
Translated/Edited by: Rodel J. Abalus
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