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Marcos orders DPWH to resolve Samal Island-Davao City Connector delays
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Public Works and Highways to tackle funding and implementation obstacles affecting the major bridge project connecting Davao City and Samal Island. The directive came during a high-level economic review meeting at Malacañan Palace.
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President Marcos issued the order during the 12th Economy and Development Council Meeting on Wednesday, signaling heightened scrutiny of the long-delayed infrastructure initiative, the Presidential Communications Office confirmed.
The Samal Island-Davao City Connector project has faced persistent challenges in advancing toward completion, with financial constraints and execution hurdles cited as primary concerns hampering progress. The connector is among several major infrastructure undertakings currently undergoing presidential-level assessment.
During the council session, Marcos oversaw a comprehensive review of multiple development projects, placing particular emphasis on addressing bottlenecks in implementation and securing adequate resources for completion. The DPWH now faces pressure to formulate concrete solutions to expedite the project's advancement.
The bridge project, intended to improve transportation links between Samal Island and Davao City in Mindanao, remains a significant component of the government's infrastructure development agenda. Officials have not yet disclosed a revised timeline for project milestones or specific remedial measures being considered.