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DAMAGED PNR BRIDGE. A screengrab from a video clip shared on social media showed a damaged Philippine National Railway (PNR) bridge in Albay due to Super Typhoon Uwan on Sunday. Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Monday (Nov. 10 2025) ordered the immediate assessment and repair of the PNR train route upon the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (Screengrab from Cherry Mae Morales’ video on Facebook)
MANILA – Acting Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Monday ordered the inspection of a Philippine National Railways (PNR) bridge connecting San Rafael and Maipon in Guinobatan Albay after Super Typhoon Uwan battered the province and other areas in Bicol.
In a statement Lopez said the inspection is in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s order to accelerate the repair of the damaged bridge and ensuring the safety of passengers and personnel of the PNR.
“Mananatiling suspendido ang operasyon ng PNR Naga–Legazpi simula ngayong araw Nobyembre 10 at mga susunod na araw habang isinasagawa ang assessment at repair works (The suspension of PNR Naga-Legazpi will continue this day November 10 and in the coming days while assessment and repair works are ongoing)” he said.
To help affected commuters he ordered the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) to assign additional public utility vehicles (PUVs) on the train’s route.
“Patuloy ding magsasagawa ang PNR ng pagsusuri sa buong Bicol commuter train route upang masiguro na walang iba pang istruktura ang naapektuhan ng bagyo (The PNR will also continue to inspect the entire Bicol commuter train route to ensure that there are no other infrastructures affected by the typhoon)” he said.
He advised the public to avoid going near these typhoon-affected areas and to wait for official word from the PNR and the DOTr on the resumption of the rail line’s operation.
“Humihingi ng pang-unawa ang pamunuan ng PNR sa lahat ng apektadong pasahero. Mag-ingat at manatiling handa sa anumang panahon (The PNR leadership is asking for understanding from all affected passengers. Stay safe and be prepared at any time)” he said. (PNA)
