28 JULY 2009 - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo inspects the Amerang Bridge in Cabatuan, Iloilo in wrought by Typhoon frank Tuesday (July 28, 2009). (Rey Baniquet/OPS-NIB Photo)

DPWH 09/22/2008

The typhoon damaged E. Marcos bridge connecting towns of Maasin and Cabatuan, Iloilo has been reopen September 22, 2008 to light vehicular traffic. The DPWH Region 6 under the leadership of Director Rolando Asis in compliance to the directive of Secretary Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. and Undersecretary Rafael C. Yabut, in-charge of the operation in Visayas, fast-track the rehabilitation of the bridge and was able to open the bridge three (3) months after its structure was affected by typhoon “Frank”. Lower photo show residents and motorists expressing their appreciation for the reopening of E. Marcos Bridge.

10/13/2008 - Presidential Assistant for Western Visayas Asst. Secretary Raul Banias answers a question raised by Punong Barangay Pedro Asencio of Brgy. Amurao, Cabatuan related to road maintenance during the Pulong-Pulong conducted in the said municipality, October 10, 2008. The gathering also coincided with the 2nd media briefing of the Task Force Bangon Panay which was attended by the Regional Association of National Government Executives and the town's community leaders. Also in photo is DPWH 6 ARD Juby Cordon. (LAFrench/PIA)

PIA 2008/09/15

Iloilo City (15 September) -- Residents and motorists may soon use the E. Marcos (Amerang) bridge that connects the towns of Maasin and Cabatuan which was heavily damaged by typhoon "frank".

Department of Public Works and Highways 6 (DPWH 6) Director Rolando de Asis, in his report to Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. and UnderSecretary Rafael C. Yabut, in charge of the operation in Visayas, said that they are fast-tracking the rehabilitation of the damaged bridge which is expected to be opened to vehicular traffic by mid September 2008.

According to the DPWH report the rehabilitation of the E. Marcos Bridge costs P190 million and efforts are now being doubled to complete the project sooner.

Last August 15, 2008, the DPWH opened the Tigum Bridge in Barangay Tabucan, Cabatuan to light vehicular traffic after it underwent immediate repair works.

"Further rehabilitation activities will be performed to strengthen the bridge considering that it is located along old Iloilo-Capiz Route", said the DPWH in the report.

Other bridges in Iloilo undergoing repair works are Macapagal-Syjuco Friendship Bridge in Alimodian, Baltazar-Aquino Bridge in Leon, and Camanggahan Bridge in Guimbal.

Undersecretary Yabut has instructed Asis to ensure that all reconstruction activities in adherence to the policy quality of works policy of the Department. (PIA)

DPWH 09/10/2008

The typhoon damaged E. Marcos bridge connecting towns of Maasin and Cabatuan, Iloilo will soon be passable. In his report to Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr. and Undersecretary Rafael C. Yabut, in-charge of the operation in Visayas, DPWH-Region 6 Director Rolando Asis said that they are fast-tracking the rehabilitation of the bridge damaged by typhoon “Frank” and expects to open to vehicular traffic by mid September 2008. Rehabilitation of the E. Marcos Bridge costs P190 million and DPWH is doubling its efforts to complete the project sooner. Earlier, DPWH opened August 15, 2008 to light vehicular traffic Tigum Bridge in Barangay Tabucan, Cabatuan after it underwent immediate repair works. Further rehabilitation activities will be performed to strengthen Tigum Bridge considering that it is located along old Iloilo-Capiz Route. Other bridges in Iloilo undergoing repair works are Macapagal-Syjuco Friendship Bridge in Alimodian, Baltazar-Aquino Bridge in Leon, and Camanggahan Bridge in Guimbal. Undersecretary Yabut has instructed Asis to ensure that all reconstruction activities in adherence to the policy quality of works policy of the Department.

DPWH 06/26/2008

Public Works and Highways Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane Jr., Undersecretary Rafael C. Yabut and Region 6 Director Rolando Asis assess the extent of damaged to Imelda Marcos Bridge in Cabatuan, Iloilo. Iloilo is among the worst hit province by recent typhoon Frank.