Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Senator Imee Marcos on Sunday led the groundbreaking ceremony for the 3,300-kilometer bridge that will connect seven villages of Santiago Island to mainland Bolinao. Ilocos Region Director Ronnel Tan, in an interview, said the project was allocated PHP130 million under the national budget for this year alone. The project has a total amount of PHP1.95 billion and PHP218 million has been proposed for 2025, he added. Santiago Island has seven villages, namely, Binabalian, Goyoden, Lucero, Pilar, Salud, Dewey, and Victory with a total population of 18,690 based on the 2020 Census of Population. Tan said the initial phase of the construction would begin this year with target completion in 2028. "The DPWH assures (the public) that what we have started, we will surely complete it," he said. Marcos, the project proponent, said she was eyeing to include the project as among the flagship programs of the national government. "Katakot takot na po tential (ang maidudulot ng paggawa ng tulay) at kawawa naman ang mga tao (Construction of the bridge has huge potential and the people need it)," she said. Municipal Administrator Blesilda Ramirez, in a phone interview, said the bridge project was a welcome development since people currently use boats to travel to and from the islands, which is dangerous when the weather is bad. "It takes 20 minutes (to travel) from Picucubuan Port to Binabalian, at PHP20 to PHP25 fare per person. The boats transport people and goods three to four times daily," she said. Source: Philippines News Agency
P1.95-B bridge to connect 7 island villages to mainland Bolinao
Search
Advertisement
Latest Posts
- Calbayog 1st city in E. Visayas declared as rebel-free September 13, 2024
- GSIS assures member data safety after security breach September 13, 2024
- PAL to launch Cebu-Osaka flights in December September 13, 2024
- DOH: No mpox cases in Bicol September 13, 2024
- 4 convicted for P6.4-B shabu smuggling in 2017 September 13, 2024
- Classes in 3 Bicol provinces suspended due to bad weather September 13, 2024
- Batangueños benefit from gov’t aid on PBBM’s birthday September 13, 2024
- PBBM bday gift: P3.19-B aid, free services at Level 3 public hospitals September 13, 2024
- Microsoft 365 issue affects thousands of global users September 13, 2024
- Senator: Quiboloy arraignment a big step to absolute justice September 13, 2024
Recent News
- Calbayog 1st city in E. Visayas declared as rebel-free September 13, 2024
- GSIS assures member data safety after security breach September 13, 2024
- PAL to launch Cebu-Osaka flights in December September 13, 2024
- DOH: No mpox cases in Bicol September 13, 2024
- 4 convicted for P6.4-B shabu smuggling in 2017 September 13, 2024
Categories
Advertisement
Archives
Categories
Advertisement
Search
Latest News
- Calbayog 1st city in E. Visayas declared as rebel-free September 13, 2024
- GSIS assures member data safety after security breach September 13, 2024
- PAL to launch Cebu-Osaka flights in December September 13, 2024
- DOH: No mpox cases in Bicol September 13, 2024
- 4 convicted for P6.4-B shabu smuggling in 2017 September 13, 2024
- Classes in 3 Bicol provinces suspended due to bad weather September 13, 2024
- Batangueños benefit from gov’t aid on PBBM’s birthday September 13, 2024
- PBBM bday gift: P3.19-B aid, free services at Level 3 public hospitals September 13, 2024
Archives
Categories
Advertisement
Recent Posts
- Calbayog 1st city in E. Visayas declared as rebel-free September 13, 2024
- GSIS assures member data safety after security breach September 13, 2024
- PAL to launch Cebu-Osaka flights in December September 13, 2024
- DOH: No mpox cases in Bicol September 13, 2024
- 4 convicted for P6.4-B shabu smuggling in 2017 September 13, 2024
- Classes in 3 Bicol provinces suspended due to bad weather September 13, 2024
- Batangueños benefit from gov’t aid on PBBM’s birthday September 13, 2024