San Miguel scraps Boracay Bridge project due to 'strong opposition,' governor says

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ILOILO CITY, Philippines – Public opposition and local government resistance have prompted San Miguel Holdings Corporation (SMHC) to drop its proposed Boracay Bridge Project, a P7.78-billion infrastructure plan that drew concerns over environmental impacts and the displacement of local transport workers.

Aklan Governor Jose Enrique “Joen” Miraflores confirmed the development during a stakeholders’ meeting in Boracay Island on Wednesday, May 27.

The announcement came after the governor, 2nd District Representative Florencio “Joeben” Miraflores, 1st District Representative Jesus “Jess” Marquez, and Provincial Board Member Reynaldo “Boy” Quimpo, met with Ang on May 13 at the corporate headquarters of San Miguel Corp. (SMC) in Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City.