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$45-MILLION GUIMARAS-ILOILO BRIDGE UP IN '98

Guimaras, Nov. 26, 1997 - It will soon be possible to drive to Guimaras Island from Iloilo Province.

Construction of a $45-million suspension bridge linking Guimaras to Iloilo starts early next year, according to District Engineer Modesto Intoy of the Guimaras Engineering District.

Intoy reported to Guimaras Governor Emily Lopez that European engineers have completed a feasibility study covering structural design of the suspension bridge across the channel separating Guimaras from the main island of Panay.

The bridge is designed to allow normal navigation activities of local and foreign ocean-going vessels which pass through the Iloilo-Guimaras channel daily.

President Ramos himself congratulated the officials responsible for the realization of this long- cherished dream, which will soon be a reality because of the efforts of Guimaras Governor Emily Lopez, Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor, Representatives Narciso Monfort, Alberto Lopez, Raul Gonzales and Rep. Garin, all from Iloilo province.

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