Militant fisherfolk alliance Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya) on Sunday opposed the plan to construct a P122.8-billion road dike around Laguna de Bay saying it will displace thousands of families living near the lake.

The Department of Public Works and Highways said the 47-kilometer road dike will prevent floodings in Laguna lake communities and will serve as an alternate route from Bicutan, Taguig to Los Banos, Laguna.

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