Marcos tells DPWH to prioritize repair of Antique bridge damaged by Paeng

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. told the Department of Public Works and Highways in Western Visayas to repair the Paliwan Bridge in Antique.

The bridge was damaged by Tropical Storm Paeng in 2022.

“Nabanggit ko na po ito sa inyo noong 2022, ngunit uulitin ko na kailangang gawing prayoridad at madaliin ang rehabilitasyon ng Paliwan Bridge. Inaatasan ko ang Public Works ng Region VI na pagtuunan (ng pansin) para agarang magka-aksyon na dito sa pag-ayos at pagbuo nitong programa,” Marcos said on Friday.

(I have mentioned this to you in 2022, but I repeat that the rehabilitation of Paliwan Bridge should be made a priority. I am ordering the Public Works of Region VI to give attention to this for the speedy action of this program.)

Marcos Jr. also led a rice distribution event in Antique on Friday.

The Chief Executive also warned entities behind the increasing prices of rice that the government will not tolerate their actions, adding that the administration is working with Congress to impose heavier punishments against these entities.

“Kaya magsilbi itong babala sa mga smuggler, sa mga hoarder, at sindikato diyan. Nasa Bagong Pilipinas na tayo. Hindi na lulusot ang inyong mga lumang estilo. Hindi na puwede ang inyong mga kalokohan ngayon,” he said.

(May these be a warning to smugglers, hoarders, and syndicates. We are in the New Philippines. Your old schemes will not work.)

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