18-05-2025
Bridge in Sultan Kudarat cleared after boulders blocked access
A bridge in Barangay Pamantingan, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat that was temporarily blocked by huge boulders has been cleared and is now passable, according to local authorities.
The obstruction occurred after continuous rains on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, caused boulders from a creek nearby to be swept onto the bridge by strong water current.
The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) confirmed that clearing operations have been completed and the bridge is now open to motorists.
The bridge connects to the road toward Barangay Salumping and is also used by residents of Barangay Villamonte in Lebak town.
Meanwhile, five families were evacuated due to flooding and were given assistance by the local government.
'Limang bahay, dito na sila sa barangay hall. Five families, walang damage, pero nadaanan sila ng tubig,' Barangay Pamantingan Chairwoman Gloria Ugalingan Pasaan said.
(Five houses were not damaged but were flooded, the families have sheltered in the barangay hall.)
State weather bureau PAGASA said the weather disturbance was due to the intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ), which continues to affect several areas in Mindanao. — GMA Regional TV News
