Aklan Media cited for peaceful take over of Boracay property

The Aklan Provincial Police Office is keen on citing the local media here for coverage leading to the peaceful turn over of a contested property in this resort island, Monday.

Police Supt. Gaylod Loyola, provincial deputy chief of operations, said that the Aklan Police and Defense Press Corps did well in reporting blow by blow account of the proceedings.

Loyola served as the ground commander of 161 police troops to ensure the peaceful execution of a writ as ordered by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court ruled that the 6,000 square meters lot at Pinaungon, Balabag Boracay belongs to its rightful owner claimant Ruth Tirol-Jaranilla.

The occupant, Tapuz family have been claiming ownership of the lands since 1990's.

Loyola said that police had attempted twice for several years to fence the area in favor of Jaranilla, but the residents are opposing.

"For this third attempt we have invited the media for a transparency of the execution," said Loyola.

Loyola said he had already instructed his staff to start the process of officially recognizing the media in its role in peaceful turnover. The recognition ceremony is expected to happen next week.