Tuesday, May 13, 2008 (Philippines)

Despite the warning put up by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Philippine National Police (PNP), trucks carrying sand materials and different cargoes still use the endangered bridge in Villa Leoncia, Angeles City. (Sun.Star Pampanga/Chris Navarro) ANGELES CITY -- The Advocacy for the Development of Central Luzon (ADCL) on Monday called on officials of this city and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to immediately repair the 15-meter long bridge in Villa Leoncia along Circumferential Road here. ADCL chairman Renato Romero said the damaged bridge poses high risks to motorists and has been causing inconvenience to businesses using Circumferential Road, particularly those coming from the Clark Freeport Zone. Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo [full story]