‘RIGHT SPENDING, RIGHT PRICE’ WATCH: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlights the Bucana Bridge Project in Davao City, funded by China’s official development assistance (ODA).
Bucana Bridge
The Bucana Bridge is a modern cable-stayed bridge in Davao City, Philippines, completed in 2013 to span the mouth of the Davao River and connect the city’s urban districts. It was built to alleviate traffic congestion and has since become a notable local landmark, offering scenic views of the river delta and the city skyline.
Davao City
Davao City is a major urban center on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines, historically inhabited by indigenous groups like the Bagobo and Mandaya. It developed significantly in the 20th century under figures like American governor Edward Bolton and later Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, becoming a key economic hub for agriculture and trade. Today, it is known as the “Durian Capital” and as a gateway to natural attractions like Mount Apo, the country’s highest peak.