Preservation of Boracay moral values urged

The president of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Boracay (PCCI) called on the different sectors for the preservation of moral values among Filipino children in this resort island after the controversy of a tourist wearing almost nothing went viral on social media recently.

Elena Brugger, PCCI-Boracay President, said that the call developed over the furor caused by a Taiwanese female tourist wearing skimpy strings last week.

She said that while residents respect the cultures of different races coming to enjoy Boracay, foreign tourists should also respect Filipinos and the Filipino culture the same way.

“Filipino kids in Boracay are now influenced by the diversity of culture. The traditional culture of hard work, nature, love, and respect are slowly diminishing in this resort island,” she said.

As exposure to different cultures is inevitable, the traditional and conservative values of the Filipino culture should still be preserved.

“I already saw Filipino children adapting the way of life of many people in Boracay. This resort island is considered a holiday destination and what Filipino children see are the side of a good life, drinking liquor, having an easy-go-lucky attitude. These traits can now be easily seen among the millennials in this resort island,” Brugger admitted.