The Association of Porac Sand and Gravel Quarry Operators Inc. said losses could reach P128 million within two weeks, with P38.2 million from quarry operators and P90 million from haulers, as they ceased operations on 7 November 2025.

According to the group, 40 quarry operators and 850 haulers in Porac, Pampanga, have stopped operating, greatly affecting the supply of sand and gravel in Luzon as part of their protest against alleged unjust taxation and policy revisions by Mayor Jing Capil.

The group added that 60 hustlers, gasoline stations, repair shops, and small canteens that rely on the daily operation of these trucks are also affected by the stoppage.

According to the quarry regulatory unit of Pampanga Kapampangan a Lulugud at Matapat (KALAM), not a single quarry truck has operated since the start of the protest, a move that has strained the demand for construction materials in Luzon.

Porac Truckers and Haulers Association Director Lennard Lansang said they are now looking to nearby towns to source the supply needed, as demand for construction materials is high, especially during the “Ber” months.

Meanwhile, KALAM data showed that the province could incur losses of more than P39.13 million every month if the total shutdown continues in Porac.

Pampanga Governor Lilia Pineda is expected to hold a dialogue to ease tensions, while the quarry operators association is considering filing charges against the local government of Porac.

The Association of Porac Sand and Gravel Quarry Operators Inc. cited delayed municipal clearances, inconsistent administrative processes, and allegedly excessive taxes—almost double the usual amount—as reasons for halting operations.