ILOILO CITY – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon was asked to personally explain to local officials the processes in awarding the unsolicited bridge project in Boracay Island to San Miguel Corp. Sangguniang Bayan (SB) Member Alan Palma Sr. said it is best if...
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Boracay (PCCI-Boracay) recommended projects that will improve health, environmental, and efficient transportation systems, instead of constructing a bridge connecting world-famous Boracay Island. The PCCI-Boracay outlined its...
ILOILO CITY – The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Aklan said the awarding by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) of the P7.78-billion bridge project linking world-famous Boracay Island to mainland Malay town is against the will of the people. “The continued pursuit of the Boracay...
ILOILO CITY – Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon assured that San Miguel Holdings Corp. (SMHC) will address concerns over the proposed bridge project in Boracay Island, the country’s most popular beach destination. “We are assuring the residents there and the...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is under scrutiny for awarding the P7.78-billion Boracay Bridge project to San Miguel Holdings Corp. (SMHC) despite massive local opposition. The project linking mainland Malay town to world-famous Boracay Island was never endorsed...
ILOILO CITY — Amid growing opposition, the Aklan provincial government has formalized its objection to the proposal of San Miguel Corp. (SMC) to build a bridge linking world-famous Boracay Island and mainland Malay town. “The bridge will destroy the allure of Boracay as an island destination...
KALIBO, Aklan – Proponent San Miguel Corp. assured there will be alternative jobs for boatmen amid mounting concerns that the proposed bridge project for world-famous Boracay Island will displace livelihoods. “Under our proposal, we will work with them, train them, and help them transition to...
ILOILO CITY – The native Ati people have opposed the proposed bridge project at world-famous Boracay Island. In a statement and a video, they joined other sectors in opposing the proposed construction of a bridge that would link the resort island into mainland Malay town of Aklan province. They...
