‘We Thank the People’s Republic of China’

The Bucana Bridge is a modern cable-stayed bridge in Davao City, Philippines, completed in 2018. It spans the Davao River, connecting the city’s southern and central districts to improve traffic flow and serve as a prominent landmark. While it lacks deep historical significance, its construction is part of ongoing infrastructure development in the region.

Davao City is the largest city in the Philippines by land area and a major economic hub of Mindanao. Historically, it was home to indigenous groups like the Bagobo before becoming a significant settlement under Japanese migrant influence in the early 1900s and later experiencing rapid growth post-World War II. Today, it is famous as the “Durian Capital” and as the gateway to Mount Apo, the country’s highest peak.