Ted investigates ‘exploited’ islands

MANILA, Philippines - Ted Failon (photo) investigates various companies and entrepreneurs who put some of the countries’ popular islands under the weight of exploitation tomorrow, Nov. 10 on ABS-CBN’s Failon Ngayon.

Last July, Failon Ngayon reported the scheduled demolition of 70 percent of Boracay West Cove resort in Boracay that was illegally put up by its developers. However, no demolition operation has been conducted in the area until now. The local government of Boracay is reportedly spending half a million pesos for the first phase of the demolition alone, which means the public is shouldering the costs to clean up the resort owner’s giant mess.

Bohol’s Panglao island also faces environmental problems. The rip-rap bordering the shores of Alona beach is reportedly too extensive that it almost consumes the whole seaside.

Failon Ngayon airs Saturdays at 4:45 p.m.