Posted
December 12, 2014
Written by Gloria Villas
Boracay meets
complicated cases where indigenous (Badjao) were involved in begging and
conning the tourists.
In this regard, LGU
Malay now accumulates ‘Action Plan’ for the said problem.
However, LGU Malay admits
having difficulties in handling the problem while being careful with the
process, because of the law protecting indigenous people and children involved
with the mentioned cases.
According to Boracay
Island Chief Operations Officer Glenn Sacapaño, recently just over 20
indigenous (Badjao) delivered to the mainland from the island.
Sacapaño added that they are not just monitoring the “badjaos” but also children begging in
Boracay.
He said: “This has a
tremendous effect to the influx of tourist especially this coming Christmas
Season and New Year.”
Meanwhile, LGU Malay
will again discuss the matter with the Commission on Human Rights and National
Commission for Indigenous People (NCIP) for the possible solution.
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