Calapan priest urges pause on Baco river dredging, citing harm to coastal communities
A priest and environmental advocate from the Calapan City Diocese has urged authorities to halt plans for dredging the Alag–Longos River System in Baco town, citing concerns over the project's extensive impacts on coastal communities and ecosystems. He stated that while reducing flooding is a legitimate goal, it should not come at the expense of other areas.
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