THE bishop of Pasig City has opposed the construction of the Pasig River Expressway (Parex), saying it will destroy the river's ecosystem and biodiversity.

In a statement, Pasig Bishop Mylo Hubert Vergara said Parex is not a solution to the traffic gridlocks in Metro Manila and it "will only worsen the future" because of the negative impact it will have on the ecology, health and the economy.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details