Bishop revives call vs casino

Once again, the Diocese of Kalibo has expressed opposition to the operation of any type of casino in this island resort.
Bishop Jose Corazon Tala-oc revived the diocese’s call after receiving a text message that said the municipal government of Malay has approved the operation of a casino at Crown Regency Hotel here.
The “junket” casino will reportedly cater to only foreign businesspeople and tourists.
“I call on everyone, especially the leaders of the provincial government, to intervene,” said Tala-oc.
Boracay is under the jurisdiction of the local government unit of Malay.
The municipal hall is mum on the alleged approval of the casino operation. Crown Regency Hotel cannot be reached for comment as of this writing.
At least two more hotels in the island have pending applications for casino operation before the municipal government.
The Diocese of Kalibo has been against plans to put up casinos in this island resort since the early ’90s.