In photo: Mock protesters scuffle with anti-riot police in Boracay a day before island’s closure

Mock protesters scuffle with anti-riot police during a security measures exercise on the Philippine island of Boracay island on April 25, 2018.
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

 

Policemen and soldiers rest on benches before the start of a security measures exercise on the Philippine island of Boracay island on April 25, 2018.
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