Business group urges installations of CCTVs in Boracay

The Boracay Foundation Incorporated (BFI) is urging the government to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in Boracay to ensure the safety of residents and tourists coming here.
Jony Salme, BFI president, said the local government of Malay is planning to issue a mandate on resort owners to put up CCTV cameras in their respective firms before they would be allowed to renew their business permits.
"We agree that we need CCTV cameras in our private areas. But what if a certain resort although it has a CCTV does not operate it, then the essence of the legislation is useless. It is best if the government will provide the CCTV cameras to be operated by either the police or the government for best results," Salme said.
The Boracay Police Office recently requested a local legislation for CCTV cameras as robbery incidents continue to rise in this resort island.
The BFI is one of the two major business groups in this resort island. The other is the Boracay Chamber of Commerce and Industry.