‘Bright bridges’ bring cheer amid pandemic

Two bridges in Iloilo City were illuminated by the Iloilo City government in hopes of relieving the stress and anxiety of Ilonggos amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Benigno Aquino Bridge at Diversion Road in Mandurriao district and Nabitasan Bridge at Lapaz district are the latest attractions in Iloilo City with the installation of LED tube lights.

Iloilo City Task Force Boltahe and City Engineer’s Office spearheaded the installation while the LED lights were sponsored by the Uswag Ilonggo group.

Amid the pandemic, Mayor Jerry Treñas said the illumination of the two bridges is part of his vision to beautify the city and use visual aesthetics to ease the anxiety and stress of Ilonggos.

 

“This is just among the many visions of our beloved Mayor Jerry P. Treñas for Iloilo City to use aesthetics as a simple way to help relieve the people of Iloilo City of the anxiety and stress brought about by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,” he said in his Facebook page.

 

Iloilo City government is investing in projects to beautify the city’s landmarks and sceneries.

The Beautification Program of the city government has been spearheading the planting of trees and flowers in the public areas in the metro.

The mayor has previously said that he envisions a better, greener, and more sustainable Iloilo City under his administration. (ERS)