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The Panguil Bay Bridge, a key infrastructure project connecting Tangub City in Misamis Occidental to Tubod in Lanao del Norte, will be inaugurated on September 27, marking a new chapter in the region’s connectivity and development.
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos will attend the inauguration ceremony, highlighting the significance of this project in the province’s ongoing progress.
Gov. Henry S. Oaminal shared his excitement about the event, “Busy kaayo ta karon sa Panguil Bay Bridge nga dugay na natong giasam-asam (We are very busy with the inauguration of the Panguil Bay Bridge, which we have been dreaming of). We are also working to ensure that the formal declaration of our province as an insurgency-free area coincides with this ceremony.”
Providing a historical overview of the Panguil Bay Bridge project, Oaminal said, “This has been a long-standing aspiration of our ancestors, our leaders from the 1960s and 70s, and not just of leaders from our province but also from Lanao del Norte,” he explained.
The governor added that this vision was supported by national leadership and emphasized the need to acknowledge the contributions of past leaders.
He also recounted the early efforts made during the tenure of former Gov. Leo Ocampos (2006–2007), which were pivotal in advancing the project. He highlighted how former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s support was instrumental in realizing the bridge’s construction.
Despite initial setbacks, including unsuccessful bids under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT), the project saw renewed attention in 2013 when Oaminal, then a Representative, spearheaded a resolution endorsing the bridge to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and the Department of Finance (DOF). Adopted on September 10, 2013, the resolution marked a crucial step forward for the realization of the Panguil Bay bridge.
Throughout his tenure, Oaminal maintained his advocacy, making sure to monitor and support the project’s progress. In 2015, he invited former President Benigno Aquino to inspect the bridge site in Tangub City, further accelerating the project’s momentum.
The Republic of Korea and the Republic of the Philippines signed a loan agreement on April 28, 2016, to fund the construction of the Panguil Bay Bridge. This agreement was a key development in moving the project from planning to implementation.
“Although it has taken eight years to complete the bridge, the important thing is that on September 27, we will finally inaugurate this landmark project,” Oaminal said.
He added that the inauguration of the Panguil Bay Bridge symbolizes a major advancement in regional infrastructure, promising enhanced connectivity and fostering economic growth in both Misamis Occidental and Lanao del Norte.
