Five Reasons

By: Gil Delos Santos
𝟭) 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Bridge construction poses a severe ecological threat to Boracay’s fragile sandbar. Each column installation excavates roughly 800 metric tons of sediment. This causes massive siltation that actively degrades nearby marine sanctuaries, mangrove parks, and shorelines.

𝟮) 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱
The bridge site is a vital fish migration corridor and breeding ground that sustains local fisherfolk. The decades-old boat transport system provides livelihoods with dignity, while many other sectors—including transport operators, cargo handlers, and vendors—risk being displaced by San Miguel’s project.

𝟯) 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
It violates the provisions on the Local Code of the Philippines for not complying the with consultation requirement and the endorsement of the Local Government Unit outside the failure to present a comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment.

𝟰) 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆
The occupation of the community’s traditional and communal spaces deprives its people of the ability to practice their cultural activities and preserve their way of life.

𝟱) 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Under San Miguel’s business plans, Boracay becomes the main selling point while receiving little or zero in return. Economic activities are structured to take place primarily within SMC-owned properties on the mainland, limiting the benefits that flow back to the island and its communities.

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