ILOILO CITY — The Department of Tourism office in Western Visayas (DoT-6) gave assurances that Boracay remains a safe destination for tourists following the sighting of a crocodile on the island last week.

'DOT Western Visayas reassures our visitors that all standard safety protocols are in place and extra precautions, such as heightened monitoring, public awareness campaigns, improved coordination with local establishments, and emergency response readiness, have been implemented to ensure a safe environment for swimming and other beach activities,' the DOT-6 said in a statement Monday.