DENR staff banned from seeking perks in Boracay

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has reiterated its policy of prohibiting asking for food, accommodation or money while in this resort island as they undergo massive crackdown.

DENR Regional Director for Western Visayas Jimmy Sampulna said they received reports several resort owners here reported receiving phone calls identifying themselves to be a personnel of the DENR.

More than 120 DENR personnel coming from different regions are now in Boracay undertaking crackdown as recently ordered by President Duterte.

“For those who have already received phone calls we are already investigating this incident. I call onto all the Boracay stakeholders to be vigilant and report to us if there are any DENR employees who are soliciting money, food nor free accommodation,” he said.

One of the resort owners who received a phone call was able to record the conversation. It submitted the copy to the DENR and the Philippine National Police.