TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 2nd District Engineering Office has completed a concrete road linking the remote villages of Tinambacan and Pitogo in Jaro, Leyte.
District Engineer Leo Edward Oppura said the P9.88-million project spans 750 linear meters and is six meters wide, complete with reflectorized pavement markings for safety. Funded under the 2025 General Appropriations Act, the road was built by Filzand Construction and is now fully completed.
The new road eases travel for residents, farmers, students, and emergency responders, providing faster and safer access between the two barangays.
Before the project, residents endured muddy and slippery routes that often made walking their only option.
“Travel used to be very difficult, especially when the road was wet. Even with motorcycles, we would often slip and fall. Now, with this concrete road, our daily travel is much easier,” said local resident Judita Palacio.
She expressed gratitude for the improvement, saying it has made a huge difference in their lives and the development of their community.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
