Why we should not be in favor of SMC to build roads over the Pasig river

 

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Rivers are what gave birth to civilizations, be that the Nile in Egypt, the Yellow River in China, or the Tiber in Rome. They provided key transport even BEFORE roads were invented. Pasig River is no different.

San Miguel Corporation wants to build an expressway on top of the river even though it is projected to have irreversible impacts to environment, public health, heritage, and urban mobility.

To decongest Metro Manila, we don't need more expressways or airports. We want a public transit system that is both accessible and efficient. It is critical to maintain our ecosystems and minimize increasing carbon emissions as the climate crisis worsens.

Amid worsening climate crisis, it is important to conserve our ecosystems and avoid further carbon emissions.

Here's what's at stake if Pasig River Expressway continues

We are risking:

INTRAMUROS FORTIFICATIONS 

We are risking:

Fort Santiago

Intramuros, Manila

We are risking:

Aduana

Intramuros, Manila

We are risking:

Manila Post Office

See full list here: https://t.co/FMyWQG9ZRb

Be part of the signatories against PAREX: https://t.co/WNV3hG7fi4

***Photo courtesy of Yasuda Rain

PAREX would kill this view. 

#NoToPAREX, yes to more public parks along the Pasig River. 

How about y’all improve public transportation instead of building an expressway over a river. 

This is NOT the long term solution we want! Other countries are already removing their city freeways while the PH is doing the exact opposite. Build more sustainable public transportation solutions instead of this monstrosity.

 https://t.co/qznThiMntl

Building more roads will not solve the traffic congestion in Metro Manila. Better mass transport, pedestrian friendly sidewalks and more open spaces are needed. 

Highways are just terrible. It's like every time you ask "Are they bad for (another thing you didn't think of before)" you search the answer and yes, they are bad for that too.

PAREX will completely gut the prospect of humane housing by the water. The project will enrich cronies at unfathomable cost to the future potential of Metro Manila and the children who will live in it. 

While we're talking about #NoToPAREX, one of the most neglected mode of transport but also one that would be impacted the most is the Pasig River Ferry Service w/c is still operational & often offers free fare! You can check out their ferry stations

https://t.co/8WN5XMreWq

There is only one Pasig River. Let's take care of it.

Read more about the dangers of PAREX: https://t.co/zDzxDtsEMS

Sign the petition now to #StopPAREX: https://t.co/jKUvQ7WJlo

If you want to know more how to support the opposition against PAREX, you may further contact @AltMobilityPH or @hyabendana  

#NoToPAREX #IlogPasiglahin

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