Boracay resort plans to revive the dwindling giant clams

The controversial West Cove Resort in this resort island planned to revive the giant clams.
Ben Mobo, manager of the West Cove, said their resort recognized the disappearance of the giant clams known in Tagalog as "taklubo."
The West Cove Resort became controversial after the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) ordered the demolition of its extension due to alleged environmental issues. The management has been denying the concerns and maintained that it did not violate any environmental law.
"We hired a group of marine scientists from University of the Philippines (UP) to research on how we could ensure environmental protection in our resort," Mobo said.
"They noted that before we built our structures in Boracay, the giant clams have been already disappearing due to human activity. and so we are planning to invest and take responsibility in reviving it. These giant clams are serving as natural filters for Boracay for years," Mobo said.
Boracay residents reportedly collected the giant clams and use them to their new built house in order to ward off evil spirits. Some of the residents also gave giant clams as gifts to visitors coming to this resort island.
"The marine scientists also volunteered to train local residents on how to take care of these giant clams," Mobo added.
The management said each "taklobo" costs P5,000 to be replanted.