'We are looking into the possibility of connecting Luzon to Mindanao' -Benjamin Diokno

A plan to connect the primary island of Luzon, the Visayas and also Mindanao with bridges is now being examined by the Duterte administration.

A very promising gigantic project that will push for the development of entire Philippine archipelago, budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said Monday.

We are looking into the possibility of linking Luzon to Mindanao – [where] you can drive by car. Diokno stated.

He said that government plans to allocate up to P9 trillion in the next six years to build new roads, bridges, and transport terminals in a construction spree that is required to create no less than one million jobs for the Filipinos.

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Aside from construction, the new jobs will be generated in the tourism and manufacturing sectors, he added.

A 32-hour long drive from Manila to Davao City is possible.

Bridge link connectors

Matnog to San Isidro

San Juanico Bridge

San Ricardo to Surigao

Source: Manilalivewire