BAYOMBONG, NUEVA VIZCAYA – The Provincial Government of Nueva Vizcaya has turned over a P5-million check for the construction of a new overflow bridge in Barangay Pelaway, Alfonso Castañeda, replacing the structure that was completely washed out by Super Typhoon Pepito.

The awarding of the check was led by Governor Atty. Jose V. Gambito, together with Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Robert Corpuz, at the Office of the Governor today.

Barangay Captain Joel B. Listor expressed his gratitude to Governor Gambito for the funding assistance, saying the project will restore a vital access route for residents of Sitio Tayug, where around 100 families live.

According to Listor, the destroyed overflow bridge served as the main link between Sitio Tayug and other parts of the barangay. Since the typhoon, residents have been using a temporary bridge, but it is often damaged during the rainy season, making travel difficult and unsafe.

Alfonso Castañeda Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer Lowella Cipriano said the municipal government will immediately implement the project, with the target completion set for September.

Cipriano also thanked the Office of Governor Gambito and the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office for allocating funds for the project.

The P5-million allocation was sourced from the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund of the provincial government. #RMI

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