Civil Society Group Questions Costly Pandan-Ibajay Road Project in Antique Amid Mining Concerns
STRATEGIC MINERALS
Amlig Alliance Antique has raised concerns over the multimillion-peso Pandan-Ibajay road project, questioning its high costs and potential prioritization of mining interests over community needs. The project, which spans four phases and costs up to P175,000 per linear meter, overlaps with a mining tenement from Calbayog Mining & Development Corp., raising further alarm about its implications for local development. Additionally, Amlig's verification indicates that only 2.8 kilometers of the road are passable, with discrepancies noted in its approved specifications.

Feb 3, 2026, 1:59 PM