While many agree on the need to address Boracay’s environmental woes, the economic destruction to be wrought by the arbitrary and sudden closure of the island has compelled different sectors to close ranks behind the affected residents and workers. 
Wakati watu wengi wakikubaliana na uhitaji wa kukabiliana na changamoto ya hali mbaya ya mazingira ya Boracay, anguko la kiuchumi linalosababishwa na sintofahamu na uharaka wa kufunga kisiwa cha Boracay kumepelekea makundi mbalimbali ya watu kuungana pamoja na wakazi na wafanyakazi waliothiriwa.