The Aklan Provincial Government has formally opposed the proposed Boracay bridge, a massive infrastructure project linking Boracay Island to mainland Malay, calling it a threat to local livelihoods and the island’s fragile ecosystem.
In Resolution No. 193-2025 passed on October 8, provincial officials expressed their “strong objection” to the joint project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and San Miguel Holdings Corporation, citing the absence of public consultation and approval from residents of Malay and Aklan.
The resolution warned that the bridge could displace hundreds of boatmen, port workers, and transport cooperative members who depend on the existing Caticlan–Boracay route.
It also raised fears of irreversible damage to coral reefs, seagrass beds, and worsening marine and air pollution once construction begins.
Officials further noted the province could lose significant revenue from terminal fees and local taxes, which fund public hospitals and social services.
A copy of the resolution has been sent to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the DPWH, and other national agencies to convey Aklan’s unified opposition to the project.IMT
