Boracay residents push to better protect island animals

AKLAN, Philippines – Boracay residents and Aklan local governments have been on a consistent campaign to better ensure the welfare of stray animals on the island.

In an interview, filmmaker and animal rescuer Malina Fagan said that since around 12 residents formed the Boracay Animal Adoption and Rescue Center (BAARC) in April, the group has been active ever since. The group was formed as the office of the Malay municipal agriculturist began an operation of catching stray dogs and cats in public areas.