Marcos visits isolated village in Zambales
SAN MARCELINO, Zambales — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited an isolated village in San Marcelino, Zambales on Wednesday, where a temporary bridge has been completed to restore access to the community.
Residents of Barangay Sta. Fe have been living on opposite sides of a river since Aug. 9, when the swollen river swept away the bridge that connects them to the town proper.
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The bridge collapse cut off the northern portion of Sta. Fe from the rest of the community, leaving 800 residents dependent on improvised mechanisms for crossing and difficult alternate routes for food, medicine, and other necessities.
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The newly built wooden bridge is expected to ease the residents’ movement and the delivery of essential goods and services while authorities plan out a permanent replacement.
Marcos also inspected damaged infrastructure in the area, including a dike, school, and multi-purpose hall.
He also met with affected residents who received P10,000 in financial assistance each, along with food packs./coa
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