2018 Boracay closure and redevelopment and even the builders of photo-op sandcastles have been banned from the beachfront. All water sports, aside for swimming, are also forbidden for the time being. 2018 Boracay closure and redevelopment The closure of the Philippine resort island of Boracay, one of the nation's major tourist destinations, was set for six months starting April 26, 2018 as part of the government's efforts at the island's environmental rehabilitation. As part of the closure, Boracay would be closed except to registered island residents and employees of its business establishments. In a business forum held in February 9, 2018, President Rodrigo Duterte called
Boracay weather pattern from sometime in October to sometime in June and in the Habagat weather pattern for the remainder of the year. Daytime temperatures on Boracay generally range from from the beginning of the Amihan season into February or March, and increase to the range with the onset of the Habagat season. During Tropical Storm periods, temperatures can fall below . Tropical Storms can impact Boracay at any time of year, but are most likely to be seen during the Habagat season. At least three species of flying foxes has been recorded to inhabit Boracay namely the giant golden-crowned flying