Molbog leader raises fears, concerns over Balabac EDCA site
A Molbog indigenous leader has voiced fears and concerns over the destruction of ancestral land and disruption to daily life due to the construction of military facilities under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) on Balabac Island, Palawan. Reports include the filling of ancestral graves, destruction of sacred mountains, and residents fleeing due to live-fire drills.
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