President Marcos to Inaugurate Mindanao’s Longest Bridge

 

Misamis Occidental — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will lead the inauguration of the Panguil Bay Bridge, the longest bridge in Mindanao, on September 27.

Misamis Occidental Governor Henry S. Oaminal confirmed that the President accepted their invitation, which was extended in July.

"After several visits to the President’s office, he confirmed his attendance for the inauguration," Oaminal stated. The visit may also include a declaration of Misamis Occidental as an insurgency-free province.

Governor Oaminal described the bridge's completion as a "milestone," culminating two decades of project proposals from Congress, national agencies, and local partners.

He noted that the bridge has been a long-held aspiration for residents since the 1950s.

"The bridge will significantly enhance travel efficiency, reducing travel time and boosting tourism opportunities," he added.

Oaminal expressed optimism about increased tourism activities following the bridge’s opening, which will offer a permanent solution to connectivity challenges and stimulate economic growth by improving access to markets and trade.

Spanning 3.169 kilometers and costing approximately PHP 7.8 billion, the Panguil Bay Bridge connects Tangub City in Misamis Occidental with Tubod town in Lanao del Norte. Construction began in 2016.