Dizon leads as govt tackles San Juanico Bridge crisis

TRANSPORTATION Secretary Vince Dizon flew to Tacloban on Sunday, taking the helm of the national government’s urgent response to the structural integrity concerns that threaten the iconic San Juanico Bridge, a lifeline linking Leyte and Samar. “This is not just about a bridge — it’s about keeping two provinces, their people, and their economies connected … Read more

Govt to build new bridge to replace San Juanico

(UPDATE) THE government will construct a new and longer bridge to replace the San Juanico Bridge, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced Wednesday, May 21, amid the major rehabilitation of the 52-year-old structure that links the province to Leyte. In a palace press briefing, Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan said the closure … Read more