TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways–Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office (DPWH-L2DEO) has completed two welcome arches at the boundaries of Barugo and Capoocan along the Palo-Carigara-Ormoc road.
The P4.9-million project features images of Datu Gara and the ‘sundang’ (machete), symbolizing Carigara’s rich heritage. Equipped with modern lighting, the arches serve as cultural landmarks and gateways for visitors.
District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura said the structures not only mark Carigara’s borders but also celebrate its identity and craftsmanship.
Funded under the 2024 General Appropriations Act through the Basic Infrastructure Program, the project supports local tourism and cultural preservation.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
