Seaside scenery at Boracay Island in central Philippines on July 5, 2016. Boracay, with its four kilometers of white sand beaches, has been a leading tourism destination in the Philippines. It has been praised as having one of the seven most beautiful beaches in the world, and being one of the most affordable destinations in southeast Asia. After being closed in April for a six-month clean-up to repair the damage inflicted by years of unrestrained tourism, it will reopen on Friday. [Photo: VCG]"

Girl with a hat enjoys the sunshine on Boracay Island in central Philippines. Boracay, with its four kilometers of white sand beaches, has been a leading tourism destination in the Philippines. It has been praised as having one of the seven most beautiful beaches in the world, and being one of the most affordable destinations in southeast Asia. After being closed in April for a six-month clean-up to repair the damage inflicted by years of unrestrained tourism, it will reopen on Friday. [Photo: IC]"

Hammocks between two palm trees on Boracay Island in central Philippines. Boracay, with its four kilometers of white sand beaches, has been a leading tourism destination in the Philippines. It has been praised as having one of the seven most beautiful beaches in the world, and being one of the most affordable destinations in southeast Asia. After being closed in April for a six-month clean-up to repair the damage inflicted by years of unrestrained tourism, it will reopen on Friday. [Photo: IC]"

A surfer heads to the beach on Boracay Island in central Philippines on July 5, 2016. Boracay, with its four kilometers of white sand beaches, has been a leading tourism destination in the Philippines. It has been praised as having one of the seven most beautiful beaches in the world, and being one of the most affordable destinations in southeast Asia. After being closed in April for a six-month clean-up to repair the damage inflicted by years of unrestrained tourism, it will reopen on Friday. [Photo: VCG]"

Tourists relax on a beach on Boracay Island in central Philippines on April 7, 2018. Boracay, with its four kilometers of white sand beaches, has been a leading tourism destination in the Philippines. It has been praised as having one of the seven most beautiful beaches in the world, and being one of the most affordable destinations in southeast Asia. After being closed in April for a six-month clean-up to repair the damage inflicted by years of unrestrained tourism, it will reopen on Friday. [Photo:VCG]"

People play Frisbee at sunset on a beach on Boracay Island in central Philippines on October 23, 2018. Boracay, with its four kilometers of white sand beaches, has been a leading tourism destination in the Philippines. It has been praised as having one of the seven most beautiful beaches in the world, and being one of the most affordable destinations in southeast Asia. After being closed in April for a six-month clean-up to repair the damage inflicted by years of unrestrained tourism, it will reopen on Friday. [Photo:Xinhua]"

Workers make a sand castle on Boracay Island in central Philippines on April 26, 2018. Boracay, with its four kilometers of white sand beaches, has been a leading tourism destination in the Philippines. It has been praised as having one of the seven most beautiful beaches in the world, and being one of the most affordable destinations in southeast Asia. After being closed in April for a six-month clean-up to repair the damage inflicted by years of unrestrained tourism, it will reopen on Friday. [Photo: VCG]"

Boats float in the sea off Boracay Island in central Philippines.Boracay, with its four kilometers of white sand beaches, has been a leading tourism destination in the Philippines. It has been praised as having one of the seven most beautiful beaches in the world, and being one of the most affordable destinations in southeast Asia. After being closed in April for a six-month clean-up to repair the damage inflicted by years of unrestrained tourism, it will reopen on Friday. [Photo: IC]"