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Lawmakers propose construction of undersea tunnel to link Luzon and Visayas
Lawmakers, led by House Minority Leader Marcelino Libanan, have proposed a bill to construct a 28-kilometer underwater tunnel connecting Luzon and the Visayas via the San Bernardino Strait.
This proposed fixed link aims to connect Sorsogon in the Bicol Province with Northern Samar in Eastern Visayas.
Representative Libanan highlighted that such a project would significantly reduce travel time and ensure year-round mobility, even during adverse weather conditions.
The tunnel would eliminate the need for ferry services, allowing for seamless travel from Metro Manila to Samar and Leyte.
Libanan pointed out the current unreliability of ferry routes between Allen, Northern Samar, and Matnog, Sorsogon due to rough seas and congestion.
The economic benefits are expected to include boosted inter-island commerce, increased investor attraction, and expanded markets for local products.
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