
Police with assault rifles patrolled entry points to Boracay island on April 24 just days before a six-month shutdown and clean-up of one of the Philippines’ top tourist attractions. Police conducted exercises simulating clashes with protesters, terrorist attacks and a hostage incident even as they said there was no specific threat. / AFP PHOTO / NOEL CELIS

Police with assault rifles patrolled entry points to Boracay island on April 24 just days before a six-month shutdown and clean-up of one of the Philippines’ top tourist attractions. Police conducted exercises simulating clashes with protesters, terrorist attacks and a hostage incident even as they said there was no specific threat. / AFP PHOTO / NOEL CELIS