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NEW BRIDGE. The aerial view of San Juanico Bridge that connects the islands of Leyte and Samar. The national government will need PHP9.17 billion to build the second San Juanico Bridge, an alternative structure that connects the two islands, the Department of Public Works and Highways said on Tuesday (July 26, 2022). (Photo courtesy of Lyle Aranas) TACLOBAN CITY - The national government will need PHP9.17 billion to build the second San Juanico Bridge connecting the islands of Leyte and Samar, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Tuesday. DPWH Eastern Visayas regional director Allan Borromeo said the conduct of initial feasibility study for the proposed project has been completed and it passed the 10 percent economic internal rate of return set by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The proposed budget will primarily be used for the construction of bridge superstructure, substructure, embankment, concrete girders, and relocation of power transm