The Bridge of Love and Unity

Of all the bridges in the country, the San Juanico Bridge, also known as the Marcos Bridge that connects Leyte and Samar, may be the most beautiful.

I am without hesitation wanted to have a walk on the bridge. I got off the jeepney from the police outpost in Sta. Rita, Samar and walk a total of 2 kilometers to Tacloban City. At every point where there were no cars crossing, I am one of those "crazy" people running to the center of the road taking photo op at the bridge. It was fun. Many have navigated the bridge but only a handful walked the entirety of the  2.16 kilometer stretch of San Juanico bridge.

One story has it that the San Juanico Bridge is a gift to Imelda Marcos by the then President Ferdinand Marcos.

It was late 60s when the construction started and was completed in 1973. The bridge symbolizes the greatness of the Philippines during those times- when the Philippines is a first class country, prosperous and well disciplined. The San Juanico Bridge, a "symbol of love and unity that binds the north and south into the Filipino nation."