Aklan PNP chief orders probe into reports of prostitution in Boracay
12/13/2008 | 04:16 PM
BORACAY ISLAND, Philippines — Aklan police chief Sr. Supt. Clarence Guinto on Saturday said he has ordered an investigation into reports that some Aeta women in this resort island have resorted to prostitution.
"We are currently coordinating with some non-government organizations in Boracay to discouraged any women in this resort island to be engaged in prostitution. “We want to impress on them that prostitution is a crime," said Guinto.
Reports say Aeta women have been frequenting bars in the island and were into flesh trade for a minimum of P800.
Some residents here say that because of the booming tourism industry some of the locals even though they do not belong to the cultural minorities are engaged in prostitution since it is considered easy money.'
"We need the help of everyone in this resort island," Guinto added. - Jun Ariolo N. Aguirre, GMANews.TV
"We are currently coordinating with some non-government organizations in Boracay to discouraged any women in this resort island to be engaged in prostitution. “We want to impress on them that prostitution is a crime," said Guinto.
Reports say Aeta women have been frequenting bars in the island and were into flesh trade for a minimum of P800.
Some residents here say that because of the booming tourism industry some of the locals even though they do not belong to the cultural minorities are engaged in prostitution since it is considered easy money.'
"We need the help of everyone in this resort island," Guinto added. - Jun Ariolo N. Aguirre, GMANews.TV
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