Asahi Shimbun: The white sand beaches make Boracay island one of the world's favorite tourist destinations.
However, over-development and a lack of social infrastructure are threatening to swallow up this valuable tourist asset.
The problem is clearly evident every day as tourists, who were at one point relaxing on deck chairs set out on the beach, have to hike up their shorts and dresses as tides come rolling in right up to where their hotels are located.
Dionisio Salme, the owner of a hotel on Boracay,...