PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan — A new reinforced concrete deck girder bridge, which can accommodate heavy equipment and other bigger vehicles, has been inaugurated in Aborlan town, southern Palawan.
The PHP7.8 million Apis Bridge, which replaces the ordinary wood overpass that connects barangays Plaridel and Cabigaan, was inaugurated by Palawan Governor Jose Alvarez last Oct. 17 with acting Aborlan Mayor Lito Tito.
Tito said Friday they are thankful to the provincial government for implementing the construction of the new bridge that can help improve trade and commerce in Aborlan and keep its residents safe while plying the route.
“Maraming issue ang tulay na ito, laging may nahuhulog na sasasakyan at maging ang mga batang tumatawid dito ay hindi ligtas. Kaya nagpapasalamat kami dahil ngayon ay ligtas nang madaraanan ito ng mga residente, lalo na ang mga nasa barangay ng Apoc-Apoc at Cabigaan (This bridge has a lot of issues. Vehicles often meet accidents here, and children are not safe when they cross it. Now, it’s safe to pass on the bridge, especially those living in Apoc-Apoc and Cabigaan),” he said.
Alvarez, in a separate interview, said the provincial government has a lot of infrastructure development plans for Aborlan, including the provision of anti-poverty livelihood initiatives.
Alvarez said nothing is impossible in development if Aborlan works with the provincial government.
“Marami pa akong plano sa bayan ng Aborlan lalo na ang magpalago ng hanap-buhay o livelihood ng mamamayan. Nauna na natin ang ospital, patubig at mga kalsada at marami pa tayong gagawin (I have so many plans for Aborlan, especially in the uplifting of livelihood opportunities for its residents. We have constructed the hospital, water system, and bridges and roads, and we have a lot more to do),” he said. (Celeste Anna Formoso/PNA)
