Boracay anti-terror measures boosted

Several foreign governments have pledged to assist anti-terrorism measures being put up at the resort island of Boracay in Malay town.

Boracay Island Administrator Rowen Aguirre said the United Kingdom and United States are willing to help the joint task force organized this year that aims to combat terrorism threats in the country’s premier beach destination.

“They have offered to help us in what we need. It may be in the form of training, donating firearms or other equipment for crisis management,” Aguirre said.

The Joint Task Force Boracay held several simulation exercises last week to test the responsiveness of the Philippine National Police (PNP), Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), and the crisis management team of Malay to respond to terrorist activities or emergencies.

Earlier this year, China donated an ambulance to Boracay.