NEW ROAD. Officials break ground for the Homonhon Island circumferential road in this March 19, 2022 photo. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has initially set aside PHP105 million to fund this project in Guiuan, Eastern Samar.(Photo courtesy of DPWH) TACLOBAN CITY - The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has initially set aside PHP105 million this year to build a circumferential road in the historic Homonhon Island in Guiuan, Eastern Samar. DPWH Secretary Roger Mercado said in an interview Friday that the 63-kilometer circumferential road has three bridges and will be implemented through multi-year funding. Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on March 19, signaling the start of the project's first phase. The first phase of work will focus on road construction from Pagbabangnan village to Magellan landing site, the road leading to the docking area of Magellan's crew, and a small portion of the circumferential road. "I cannot promise you mo