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[email protected] Study on Samar-Luzon bridge being considered - NEDA TACLOBAN CITY -- The proposed 18.2-kilometer bridge connecting Samar to the main island of Luzon has been highly considered for full-blown feasibility study in the next 12 months, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has reported. NEDA Regional Director Bon- ifacio Uy on Friday said experts recommended the conduct of fea- sibility study after months of pre- liminary surveys and assessments. “The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has contracted Ove Arup & Part- ners Hong Kong Ltd. (Arup) to help prepare feasibility studies and detailed engineering designs for this new inter-island bridge,” Uy told the Philippine News Agency (PNA). ORMOC CHAMBER GOES TO BACOLOD. Officers of the Ormoc Chamber, to include the EV Mail and representatives of the LGU from the LEIPO Uy said the government has and Tourism Office, joined the Visayas Area Business Conference in Bacolod City this August 30-September 1 held at the L’Fisher Hotel. The delegation, tapped Arup to proceed with the the third biggest, which participated, are seen here with Mayor Evelio “Bing” Leonardia Jr. (middle, in olive green jacket) and PCCI regional governor for study within the year, given its 40 Western Visayas Edward Du (leftmost). The others are (L-R) Orcham executive director Che Gallo, Orcham trustee Ingrid Cimafranca, LGU-Ormoc invest- years of experience in mega trans- ment and promotion officer Joel Mendoza, Orcham chairman Jude Abenoja, Orcham president Maricel Ngo, trustee Gemma Corbo, another guest, trustee port projects.