{"id":171602,"date":"2018-07-17T22:22:38","date_gmt":"2018-07-18T02:22:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=171602"},"modified":"2025-01-13T22:49:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T03:49:33","slug":"prrd-leads-groundbreaking-of-2-china-funded-bridges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2018\/07\/17\/prrd-leads-groundbreaking-of-2-china-funded-bridges\/","title":{"rendered":"PRRD leads groundbreaking of 2 China-funded bridges"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In his speech, Duterte expressed his appreciation to China \u201cfor their generosity\u201d in funding the construction of the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge in Manila and the Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge connecting the cities of Mandaluyong and Makati. ACE MORANDANTE\/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0— President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday led the groundbreaking ceremony of the two bridges along Pasig River that will be built by China for free.<\/p>\n

In his speech, Duterte expressed his appreciation to China \u201cfor their generosity\u201d in funding the construction of the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge in Manila and the Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge connecting the cities of Mandaluyong and Makati.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a friend, China has once again proved that they intend to join us in achieving lasting progress by addressing traffic congestion in Metro Manila,\u201d Duterte said.<\/p>\n

Upon his arrival, Duterte proceeded to the capsule laying ceremony held right beside the \u2018Walled City\u2019 of Intramuros.<\/p>\n

Duterte was joined by Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua and Cabinet members including Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar and Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea.<\/p>\n

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He said the construction of the two bridges will not just connect the various strategic areas \u201cbut will also contribute to our quest to spur vibrant economic activity to an efficient and reliable road transportation network\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am therefore directing the DPWH and the other agencies concerned to ensure that the construction of these bridges will be finished within 30 months or earlier.<\/p>\n

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Maybe at the end of the year? Ah, impossible,\u201d Duterte said, drawing laughter from the audience.<\/p>\n

The President said the China-funded bridges are an important part of the government\u2019s \u201cBuild, Build, Build\u201d infrastructure program, which is comprised of 79 flagship projects including roads, bridges, railways, airports, seaports and irrigation systems.<\/p>\n

Duterte urged the DPWH to fast-track the implementation and execution not only of the two bridges but all infrastructure projects \u201calready in the pipeline\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough our combined efforts, we will be able to expedite our infrastructure programs that will improve connectivity and mobility around the country,\u201d Duterte said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTogether, let us join hands in uplifting the lives of our people through channels that will give them the decent and comfortable lives that our people rightfully deserve,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Zhao, in his speech, assured that the two bridges will further boost the Duterte administration\u2019s infrastructure projects and will upgrade urban connectivity in Metro Manila.<\/p>\n

\u201cMoreover, the beautifully designed bridges would also definitely help present a better landscape along the Pasig River, which in turn, will attract more tourists particularly Chinese tourists visiting Manila,\u201d Zhao said.<\/p>\n

He announced that China is \u201cpositively considering\u201d soft loans for five more bridges along Pasig River.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll these infrastructure projects take time, and we\u2019ll do our best to facilitate quality implementation of these projects,\u201d Zhao said.<\/p>\n

The grant agreement for the two bridges was signed by Duterte and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang during the Chinese leader\u2019s visit to Manila in November last year.<\/p>\n

According to the DPWH, the PHP4.243 billion Binondo-Intramuros Bridge project has two-way four lanes with a total length of 734 meters.<\/p>\n

It is envisioned to provide Binondo District with a new link to the \u201cWalled City\u201d of Intramuros and vice versa.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, the PHP1.229 billion Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge is a 506.46-meter reconstructed bridge traversing the cities of Makati and Mandaluyong.<\/p>\n

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