PINANGUNAHAN ni TINGOG Partylist Rep. Jude Acidre ang pagsasapubliko ng bagong pangalan ng Tambacan Bridge sa Iligan City, Lanao del Norte na tatawagin ng Mariano Lluch Badelles, Sr. Bridge.

Si Badelles, Sr. ang unang alkalde ng Iligan City na umupo noong 1956 hanggang 1959. Siya ay naging kinatawan din ng unang distrito ng Lanal del Norte mula 1987 hanggang 1998.

“We feel humbled to rename Tambacan Bridge in Mariano Lluch Badelles Sr. ‘s honor for his contributions in public development throughout his tenure as a public servant,” ani Rep. Acidre sa isinagawang opening ceremony noong Hunyo 20.

“His exemplary leadership and dedication to public service have left an enduring legacy that continues to inspire us all,” dagdag pa nitio.

Nakasama ni Rep. Acidre sa opening ceremony sina City Mayor Frederick Siao, Atty. Oscar Badelles, City Councilor Atty. Marlene Young, at dating Captain Jimmy Sales.

Ang pagpapalit ng pangalan ng tulay ay alinsunod sa Republic Act No. 11989 na nilagdaan ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. noong Marso 21, 2024.

Samantala, pinangunahan din ni Rep. Acidre ang groundbreaking ceremony para sa itatayong tulay sa Malalag, Davao del Sur noong Hunyo 22. Ang 25-metrong tulay ay mag-uugnay sa Purok Camanchile sa Purok Lumbia sa Brgy. Poblacion, Malalag, Davao del Sur. Nagkakahalaga ng P30 milyon ang proyekto.

“The construction of this bridge is not just an infrastructure project but a symbol of progress and unity for the people of Malalag. It will greatly enhance connectivity, facilitate commerce, and improve the quality of life for our residents,” sabi ni Rep. Acidre.

Ang groundbreaking ceremony ay dinaluhan nina Vice Governor Atty. Riafe “Ai-Ai” Cagas Fernandez, Jojo Delos Cientos na kumatawan kay Cong. Tracy Cagas, Padada Mayor Frashale Guerrero, Board Member Lanier “Cowboy” Cadungog, Provincial Federation PCL President Ex-Officio Board Member Dyane Idulsa, Mayor Peter Paul “Valtan” Valentin, Vice Mayor Ervin Emphasis, papasok na Mayor at First Lady & Kalipi President ng Malalag na si Zorrah “Valtan” Valentin, Tingog Coordinator sa Malalag na si Kyra “Valtan” Valentin, District Engineer Nicomedes Parilla, Youth Development Director Bruce Fortuno, Sulop Mayor Jose Jimmy Sagarino, Governor Yvonne Roña Cagas, at SAPG Marc Douglas IV CHAN Cagas.

Sa kaparehong araw, pinangunahan ni Acidre ang turnover ceremony para sa Lower Mainit Bridge sa Malungon, Sarangani. Nagkakahalaga ng P89 milyon ang proyekto.

Kasama sa mga dumalo sa event sina Atty. Maria Theresa D. Constantino, Municipal Mayor; Mariano S. Escalda Jr., Municipal Vice Mayor; DE Rey Francisco, DPWH-District Engineer; Engr. Edward D. Carillo, Chief of Construction Section, DPWH Sarangani District Engineering Office; Atty. Ryan Ramos, kinatawan ni Gov. Rogelio Pacquiao; Engr. Gerard Pacio, kinatawan ni Cong. Steve Chongbian Solon; at Edgar B. Allegario, Brgy. Captain ng Lower Mainit.

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Ryan Ponce Pacpaco