However, he did not disclose how much funding would be allocated for this purpose. San Juanico Bridge, which spans 2.16 kilometers, connects Samar and Leyte via Santa Rita town.

To address transport disruptions, the PPA also announced that the Amandayehan Port in Basey, Samar, and Tacloban Port in Leyte will operate 24/7 for both cargo trucks and passenger traffic.