ILOILO City – The Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Tourism in Western Visayas clarified there is no truth to the “Public Advisory of Closure of Resorts in Boracay” circulating on social media.
DOT-6, in an advisory issued yesterday, said the “public advisory” is fake news. It also advised the public to be vigilant and check the source of the news article to avoid being a victim of fake news.
For its part, the DOH central office warned the public against circulating post using the name of Center for Health Development Western Visayas on the closure of resorts in Boracay due to heat wave.
“Malacañang approves DOH recommendation to close Boracay due to heat wave,” read part of the fraudulent public advisory.
The fake advisory further stated the recommendation was approved on April 1, which was known as April Fools’ Day, and will commence on April 15 to 30.
It also cited “extreme warm weather that is expected to hit Luzon and the Visayas region as forecasted by the state weather bureau.”
“The DOH would like to clarify that there is no such recommendation made by the DOH to the Office of the President,” the DOH central office clarified.
Nevertheless, the health department reminded the general public to practice health measures amidst experiencing intense heat.
It advised the public to stay hydrated by drinking at least eight glasses of water a day. If possible, refrain from drinking tea, coffee, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages to avoid dehydration.
It further recommended to wear comfortable clothes and use accessories such as caps and umbrellas as protection from direct sunlight.
DOH also said it is best to avoid experiencing intense heat, such as refraining from staying under direct heat and sunlight especially at noon and afternoon.
On the other hand, the Malay Police Station is targeting and hoping for zero incident in Boracay Island this Holy Week.
In an interview over state-owned Radyo Pilipinas Iloilo, Malay police chief Lieutenant Colonel Don Dicksie De Dios said the police force and different force multipliers will work together to maintain the peace and order of the world-famous island.
A send-off ceremony of the police force and force multipliers for “Ligtas Semana Santa 2023” was held yesterday./PN
