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It cost taxpayers P1.1 billion, according to President Marcos, to retrofit the San Juanico Bridge.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday, December 12, said that the government hoped to have the San Juanico Bridge fully functional by 2026. 

 

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“Maitaas hanggang 33 metriko tonelada ang kapasidad ng mga maaaring dumaan sa kinukumpuning San Juanico Bridge”.

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Gihulagway ni Israel Alin, Founder ug CEO sa Alin Cargo Express ug Presidente usab sa Visayas United Truckers Association Incorporated nga apektado ang Visayas ug Mindanao ingon man ang Manila sa nahitabo sa San Juanico Bridge.

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With the rehabilitation of San Juanico Bridge, the Maritime Industry Authority granted a 30-day special permit to eight vessels to transport people and goods between Calbayog City in Samar and Ormoc City in Leyte.

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Plans for a second San Juanico bridge have been in the pipeline as early as 2021 in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency. 

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Amid commuters’ complaints of restrictions imposed on San Juanico Bridge, Malacañang yesterday said the bridge’s P900-million rehabilitation is necessary to prevent accidents and ensure public safety.

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The Office of Civil Defense announced on Sunday, May 18, that safety measures, including banning pedestrians, will take effect due to structural concerns at San Juanico Bridge.

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It cost taxpayers P1.1 billion, according to President Marcos, to retrofit the San Juanico Bridge.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday, December 12, said that the government hoped to have the San Juanico Bridge fully functional by 2026. 

 

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“Maitaas hanggang 33 metriko tonelada ang kapasidad ng mga maaaring dumaan sa kinukumpuning San Juanico Bridge”.

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Gihulagway ni Israel Alin, Founder ug CEO sa Alin Cargo Express ug Presidente usab sa Visayas United Truckers Association Incorporated nga apektado ang Visayas ug Mindanao ingon man ang Manila sa nahitabo sa San Juanico Bridge.

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With the rehabilitation of San Juanico Bridge, the Maritime Industry Authority granted a 30-day special permit to eight vessels to transport people and goods between Calbayog City in Samar and Ormoc City in Leyte.

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Plans for a second San Juanico bridge have been in the pipeline as early as 2021 in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency. 

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Amid commuters’ complaints of restrictions imposed on San Juanico Bridge, Malacañang yesterday said the bridge’s P900-million rehabilitation is necessary to prevent accidents and ensure public safety.

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The Office of Civil Defense announced on Sunday, May 18, that safety measures, including banning pedestrians, will take effect due to structural concerns at San Juanico Bridge.

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