Manila, Jan. 8 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday expressed optimism that the newly inaugurated Camalaniugan Bridge would stimulate economic growth in Cagayan province.

Marcos is expecting new job and business opportunities following the inauguration of the 1,580-meter cable-stayed bridge in Alcala, Cagayan.

"Congratulations, everyone. And I am sure na itong tulay na ito, ako'y nakakasiguro na (sa pamamagitan ng) tulay na ito, magbabago ang ekonomiya sa magkabila ng tulay na ito (And I am sure that [through this bridge], the economy on both sides of the bridge will change)," he said, as he led the inauguration of the Camalaniugan Bridge, which connects Camalaniugan and Aparri towns, providing a crucial new transportation ...