THIS week, San Miguel Corp. (SMC), as well as the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB), confirmed that the Pasig River Expressway (Parex) was still a 'live' project, despite earlier statements from SMC chief Ramon Ang that the project would no longer be implemented. Here are 14 reasons why proceeding with the project will be a huge mistake:

– The Pasig River is being handed over for use by SMC for free as if the river were a valueless resource without any users. It is not. Pasig belongs to all Filipinos, and many depend on it for their livelihood, health, mobility and recreation/leisure activities. The river is also a repository of the nation's history and culture.