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Mayor Isko assures safety of bridges along Traslacion route

Published Jan 7, 2026 02:16 pm
Rev. Fr. Ramon Jade Licuanan, rector and parish priest of the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno, together with Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, speaks during the final press briefing ahead of the celebration of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno at the Pope Benedict Building in Quiapo, Manila, on Jan. 7, 2026. (Photo by Mark Balmores)
Rev. Fr. Ramon Jade Licuanan, rector and parish priest of the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno, together with Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, speaks during the final press briefing ahead of the celebration of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno at the Pope Benedict Building in Quiapo, Manila, on Jan. 7, 2026. (Photo by Mark Balmores)
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso assured the public of the strength and safety of all bridges that will be used during the conduct of the Traslacion procession on Friday, Jan. 9, noting that these have been properly inspected and certified by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
Domagoso made the announcement on Wednesday Jan.7, as part of the city’s preparations for the Feast of Jesus Nazareno 2026.
“The other day, I asked the City Engineering Office to update me regarding our request to certify bridges in the City of Manila where our procession or Traslacion will pass through. We got already the certification (from DPWH),” Domagoso said.
According to the certification issued by the DPWH–National Capital Region, the Quezon Bridge, Carlos Palanca Bridge, Ayala Bridge, and Arlegui Bridge 1 were assessed based on the 2025 Road and Bridge Inventory and Assessment of the region.
The four bridges were rated to be in “fair” condition following inspections conducted by DPWH engineers.
The mayor stressed that the assessment is crucial given the volume of devotees expected to participate in the annual religious procession.
“This is a very important matter to us as a city government, that we are being assured by the national government na ligtas tawirin ang ating mga tulay (that the bridges are safe to pass through)” he said.
The DPWH certification also noted that railings and barricades on the bridges were found to be properly installed, secured, and in good serviceable condition, with no obstructions observed along bridge decks and pedestrian pathways that could pose risks to public safety during regular use.
Domagoso noted that several bridges in Manila are currently undergoing repairs under DPWH supervision, but overall conditions remain acceptable for the event.
In the case of Quezon Bridge, the DPWH said rehabilitation works are currently ongoing, including the installation of temporary shoring to support the structure during repairs.
The agency said these activities are being properly managed and monitored in accordance with applicable safety and engineering standards.
The DPWH further stated that it has “no objection” to the use of the four bridges as part of the Traslacion route, provided that no vehicles are allowed to pass along the entire stretch during the procession.

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