BORACAY BEGGARS FACE PENALTIES

Begging in popular world beach destination Boracay Island in Malay, Aklan may soon be penalized. The Malay municipal council is eyeing imposition of penalties against mendicants. Malay Councilor Rowen Aguirre said some crime incidents are attributed to beggars, who may be working with crime syndicates in looking for possible victims. He expressed alarm that this probability will definitely impact negatively on tourists. Aguirre said the town council wants to hear the side of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) before passing a resolution on the matter