TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) regional office here on Thursday confirmed that the iconic San Juanico Bridge will officially reopen to vehicles weighing up to 15 tons on Friday, following a successful dry run. The dry run, held from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Regional Inter-Agency Coordination Cell (RIACC) 8 Task Force San Juanico, led by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Eastern Visayas, has announced the conclusion of the RIACC Libreng Sakay program. Launched on June 18, 2025, the program assisted commuters affected by transport...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) conducted a follow-up fact-finding mission for the Second San Juanico Bridge. Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said the bridge will complement major road projects in Eastern Visayas,...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Friday, Aug. 1, that the feasibility study for the construction of the Second San Juanico Bridge (SSJB) linking Samar and Leyte is nearing completion, with construction targeted to start in 2028. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K....
CEBU CITY – The Office of Civil Defense-Eastern Visayas (OCD-8) has intensified the “Libreng Sakay” initiative to ensure the smooth movement of goods in Region 8 following the enforcement of the load limit at San Juanico Bridge. OCD-8 Director Lord Byron Torrecarion said the Libreng Sakay...
President Marcos has assured motorists that by the end of 2025, the San Juanico Bridge will be passable for 12-ton vehicles such as vans, buses, and private cars. It will, however, remain closed for trucks, Marcos said. The President made the assurance during the grand launch of the national fiber...
PALO, Leyte – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered the fast and efficient completion of the P500-million project to strengthen the San Juanico Bridge. The project aims to restore its 33 metric-ton load capacity. Ang target natin sa pagtatapos ng taong ito, dapat ay kaya nang tawirin ng...
Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro took a slight swipe at Senator Imee Marcos ' remark on being a president. “Lahat kayo sa akin nakatingin-sana ako na lang nag-presidente (All of you are looking at me—I should 've been the one who ran for president),” the...
Logistics provider 2GO said it is ready to assist businesses facing logistical challenges due to the rehabilitation of the San Juanico Bridge and other crucial infrastructure. In a statement, 2GO, an end-to-end logistics solutions provider, said it is leveraging its extensive Roll-on/Roll-off...
Inspection on the San Juanico Bridge must be done every three years, President Marcos said, citing that failure to do so has caused the bridge to deteriorate. During an inspection of the 52-year-old bridge on Wednesday, June 11, Marcos said the structure may look good but it has actually reached a...
TACLOBAN CITY – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspected the San Juanico Bridge on Wednesday, June 11. Marcos said the government has a rehabilitation plan for the iconic bridge built during the administration of father President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. However, he said defects were observed...
President Marcos has issued Proclamation No. 920 declaring a state of calamity in Eastern Visayas to expedite the repair and rehabilitation of the San Juanico Bridge and mitigate the impact on the residents of Samar and Leyte. The one-year state of calamity, recommended by the National Disaster...
