"The San Juanico Bridge, the primary link between Samar and Leyte, has been closed to vehicles over three tons since May 15 for a two-year rehabilitation. Completed in 1973, this iconic bridge is vital to the Eastern Nautical Highway in the Philippine Nautical Highway System (PNHS). Its closure has disrupted the movement of goods and people, increasing travel time, costs, and logistical challenges. "