IT HAS been shut down over concerns that it has become a cesspool tainted with sewage.
So when Diego Loyzaga posted on Friday a photo of him and his friends on Instagram frolicking along the white sands of Boracay, it didn’t sit well with some people.
The young actor has been accused of using his connections with his father, Cesar Montano, who is currently the chief of the Tourism Promotions Board, to sneak into the closed island.
There’s also criticism about the timing of his post, which showed him and his “broskies” having a good time, given the tense climate in Boracay after thousands lost their jobs due to the closure.
According to Loyzaga, the pictures he shared were taken months ago. He explained that he only wanted to show his appreciation for his two friends, and that he meant no disrespect.
Highlighting his point, he said he has a lot of friends who were affected by the decision to shut down Boracay, and that he has “heard all the stories of what’s going on.” He added that his mother, Teresa Loyzaga, has participated in “numerous cleanup projects.”
“I didn’t have any bad intentions with this post. I was not exploiting Boracay in any way,” he said. “Sorry sa mga nagalit. Although the post may come of quite obnoxious, that was not intended.”
“Sorry especially to the people who are living in Boracay and saw this post. …Hopefully this will clear things up.”
In another rant about the “hate” he received, he said that “hate doing this,” referring to explaining his posts. “I cringe at myself for it but I think I gotta stand up for myself on this one.
“Love of friendship is all I wanted to impart. Peace.” (ABS-CBN News)
