Philippine tourist sites reopen 'cautiously' to low crowds


Tourists walking along the shores of Boracay beach, central Philippines, as it reopens. Two of the most popular Philippine tourist destinations, including the Boracay beach, have partially reopened with only a fraction of their usual crowds showing up given continuing coronavirus restrictions. - AP

MANILA, Philippines Oct 4 (AP): Two of the most popular Philippine tourist destinations, including Boracay beach, have partially reopened, drawing only a fraction of their usual huge crowds given continuing coronavirus restrictions.

Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said that 35 local tourists, including seven from Manila, came on the first day of the reopening of Boracay, a central island famous for its powdery white sands, azure waters and stunning sunsets.

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