Duterte backtracks on no-casino policy in Boracay: ‘Kailangan ko ng pera’

By Prince Golez

President Rodrigo Duterte now wants casinos to operate in Boracay Island, citing the need for more government funds.

In a pre-taped briefing Thursday, Duterte apologized for contradicting his previous stance on gambling and admitted that state funds are running low.

“Ngayon, magsabi ka, ‘Ito si Duterte, bakit sabi mo ayaw mo ng sugal, tapos ngayon maski ‘yung sa Boracay ‘yung gambling house doon ine-encourage mong buksan para sa tourist?’ Patawarin na po ninyo ako for the contradiction. Ngayon po wala tayong pera,” according to him.

“Kung saan man tayo makakuha ng pera, kukunin ko. Kung diyan sa gambling, so be it. Ngayon, kung nagkamali ako, tama ‘yan, nagkamali ako. Kung wala akong isang salita diyan, tama ‘yan, wala akong isang salita diyan. Pero kailangan ko ng pera para patakbuhin ang gobyerno kasi marami akong gagastusan,” the Chief Executive added.

In 2018, Duterte ordered the closure of all casinos in Boracay after shutting down the island for six months to pave the way for its rehabilitation due to sewage and environmental issues.

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