BRIDGE OF PEACE: Groundbreaking ceremony of Betwagan Bridge
October 27, 2022, marks a significant event for the people of Sadanga as the construction of the 60.35 meter-long Betwagan Bridge was formally started with the groundbreaking ceremony held in Brgy. Betwagan, Sadanga, Mountain Province.
The ceremony was graced by the Assistant Secretary of Reconciliation and Unity, Hon. Andres S. Aguinaldo Jr. served as the guest of honor and speaker.
Present also during the momentous occasion were PCOL RONALD V GAYO, the Deputy Regional Director for Operations (DRDO); PCOL SIBLY DAWIGUEY, the Provincial Director of Mt. Province Police Provincial Office (MPPO); Retired General Ramon Yogyog of Philippine Army and Hon. Mayor Ganggangan of Sadanga.
During the groundbreaking ceremony, Hon. Aguinaldo in his message emphasized that the groundbreaking activity is a symbol of National Development and Sustainable Peace wherein this project will stand as a testament to cooperation and good governance.
“The bridge aims to help prevent possible situations of Armed Conflict caused by rebel groups, promote rural development in agrarian communities, enhance the productivity and raise the income of farmers and traders and will boost the overall welfare of the community” Hon. Aguinaldo said
Furthermore, the Betwagan Bridge is the biggest project given to the Municipality of Sadanga by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) under its Payapa at Masaganang Pamanayan (PAMANA) Program.
It can be recalled that on August 2015, the construction of the Betwagan Bridge collapsed because of the swelling of the Chico River brought about by the onslaught of Typhoon Ineng. The reconstruction of the Betwagan Bridge will connect strategic and downstream areas of Sadanga through the efficient, safe, and reliable road network, and will also boost the local tourism in the Cordillera Bodong Administration – Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CBA-CPLA) identified Barangay by giving a better view of the riverine area.(PROCOR-PIO / File Photos)
