Sustainable tourism has a high price tag, but, hey, it's the only sensible way to go • Ma. Stella F. Arnaldo

WITH its breathtaking sunsets, clear azure waters, and stunning powdery white beaches, it’s no wonder Boracay Island has consistently made the list of best islands in Asia or top islands in the world. But there was a time it was described a “cesspool” by no less than the Philippines president — a victim of over-tourism.

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