A proposed 1.2-kilometer bridge aims to improve access to Boracay Island by connecting it directly to the mainland town of Malay, Aklan. While the bridge is expected to enhance convenience for tourists and residents, it raises socioeconomic concerns, particularly for the livelihoods of local boatmen and boat owners who currently depend on ferrying passengers between Boracay and the mainland. According to Godofredo Sadiasa, a consultant for the Caticlan Boracay Transport Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CBTMPC), the bridge would directly impact around 500 boatmen and 40 boat owners.

Dalipe, G. IV. (2024, November 26). Tourism boost, local loss? Planned Boracay bridge may displace 500 boatmen. Panay News, pp. 1, 2.