San Miguel Corporation plans new bridge to Boracay
生力集團計劃興建連接長灘島的新橋樑
A significant infrastructure development is on the horizon for the Philippines.
菲律賓即將迎來一項重大的基礎建設開發案。
As of April 2026, the Department of Public Works and Highways has officially awarded the contract for the Boracay Bridge project to San Miguel Holdings Corp.
截至2026年4月，公共工程與公路部（Department of Public Works and Highways）已正式將長灘島（Boracay）跨海大橋專案的合約授予生力控股公司（San Miguel Holdings Corp.，簡稱SMHC）。
This 2.54-kilometer bridge system will link Boracay Island to the Panay mainland.
該工程投資額為77.8億披索，旨在提供全天候通行能力、改善緊急醫療服務，並支援必要的公共設施管線。
With an investment of ₱7.78 billion, the bridge aims to provide all-weather access, improve emergency services, and support essential utility lines.
透過將長灘島與卡提克蘭（Caticlan）連接起來，提倡者希望藉由讓遊客留宿在本島，以緩解旅遊壓力。
By connecting the island to Caticlan, proponents hope to manage tourism pressure by allowing visitors to stay on the mainland.
然而，該計畫並非沒有爭議。
However, the project is not without controversy.
當地政府官員與船夫對於潛在的生計損失，以及該橋對島上脆弱海洋生態系統的環境衝擊表示擔憂。
Local government officials and boatmen have expressed concerns regarding potential livelihood losses and the environmental impact on the island's delicate marine ecosystem.
儘管中央政府正依循公私合夥（PPP）框架推動該案，但處理這些地方與環境方面的反對意見，仍是關鍵的阻礙（ㄏㄨˊㄉㄚˋ）。
While the national government is pushing forward under the PPP framework, addressing these local and environmental objections remains a critical hurdle.
目前，SMHC正準備展開技術與岩土工程研究，標誌著這項可能重塑往返這座世界知名旅遊勝地交通方式的計畫正式啟動。
For now, SMHC prepares to begin technical and geotechnical studies, marking the start of a project that could reshape travel to one of the world's most famous tourist destinations.
