Authorities have temporarily closed Bato Bridge in Barangay Cabawan, Maribojoc, in Bohol after a portion of its approach collapsed, rendering the structure unsafe for vehicular traffic. PDI photo | Leo Udtohan TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol— A newly constructed…
TAGBILARAN CITY—The French government has formally assured funding for the long-delayed third Tagbilaran-Panglao Island bridge, signaling renewed momentum for one of Bohol’s most critical infrastructure projects and paving the way for its full construction. Marc Raynal, director…
TUGUEGARAO CITY — The collapse of Piggatan Bridge in Alcala, Cagayan, on Monday afternoon was likely triggered by four heavily loaded trucks carrying rice and corn. The bridge, a vital link to downstream towns, collapsed at around 5 p.m.,…
BACOLOD CITY—A heritage advocate has filed a complaint with the Office of the Ombudsman for the Visayas against a former regional director of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Western Visayas for the alleged illegal…
BEIJING, China — The collapse of an under-construction railway bridge over a major river in China has killed at least 12 workers and left four others missing, state media reports said. Aerial photos from the official Xinhua…
BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines — The life-threatening condition of a damaged hanging bridge linking the remote villages of Latbang and Pinayag in Kayapa town in this province has prompted local officials to fast-track its repair after a…
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Over a decade since it was first requested, and years after typhoons rendered the route dangerous, the Cebu City Government is now seeking emergency procurement powers to finally restart the long-delayed construction of…
MANILA, Philippines — There were already concerns about the structural integrity of the P1.2-billion bridge that collapsed in Isabela province due to “cracks” that government inspectors already noticed before it was opened to the public last month, a…
Cebu City, Philippines — In light of recent events, a call for increased CCLEX safety measures has been made to the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) by a Cebu City legislator. Councilor Rey Gealon penned a…
TACLOBAN CITY—A lawmaker is pushing for the construction of a bridge that will connect Luzon and the Visayas to ease seaport congestion and address the problem of passengers being stranded during typhoons. House Minority Floor Leader Marcelino…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — One of the famous tourism attractions in Bohol province, the Sevilla Twin Hanging Bridge, has already been reopened to accommodate guests. The newly reconstructed hanging bridge was blessed last July 7, 2023 as…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A private firm has made an offer to Bohol Governor Erico Aris Aumentado to fund the construction of a proposed bridge that could connect their province to Cebu. Representatives of DTE Construction and…
