Collecting a small bottle of sand and pebbles as a souvenir might sound harmless, but this could possibly cause erosion in the long run.Those who get caught will be charged PHP2,500 or could even face imprisonment of up to three months for first-time offenders, and up to six months for repeat offenders.Aside from this, anything taken from the beach should be returned. Any white sand or pebbles found within the municipality of Malay and out of the beaches of Boracay, shall be considered as evidence of extraction.

Those caught smoking out of designated areas will be fined PHP500 for the first offense and PHP1,500 for repeat offenders. Violators can also be imprisoned for one to three months.

Despite Boracay’s reputation as a party island, drinking is not allowed on the beachfront.If you want to drink and party, keep it confined within the bars and clubs. Those caught drinking on the beach will be fined PHP2,500, and drinks will also be confiscated.

Pets caught on the beachfront will be impounded up to a maximum of two days, the fee of which (PHP100 per day), will be charged to the owner.

While building sandcastles might sound like a harmful childhood pastime, this could disturb nesting sites of crabs and other animals. Fines of up to PHP2,500 or imprisonment of up to 30 days shall be imposed, upon discretion of the court.

Those caught shall be charged a fine of up to PHP2,500.

Those found in violation of this ordinance will be charged PHP2,500 per billboard found, and PHP500 per piece of advertisement. Check out this video for the do's and dont's when in Boracay:

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