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08/10/2025

The construction of the Cabagan–Santa Maria Bridge beside the old structure began on November 2014. The bridge's "aesthetic design" is meant to fulfill the structure's role as a landmark. It also intended to replace an older concrete bridge. Bridge engineer Cañete and United Technology Consolidated Partnership (UTCP) were behind the bridge’s structural design.

The Cabagan-Santa Maria bridge was planned to be completed by 2019 but was finished in 2021. Structural defects were detected within the year. Light vehicles and bicycles are allowed to use it in times of emergencies such as flooding which submerges the old bridge.

In 2023, the DPWH awarded R.D. Interior Junior Construction the implement the final retrofitting of the bridge. The bridge was then formally completed on February 1, 2025. The bridge cost ₱1.225 billion to build.

20/09/2025

The Malico Sherman tank is a historical artifact on display at the Malico Viewpoint in Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, a site of intense WWII fighting between US and Japanese forces. The tank is an M4A2 variant abandoned by the Philippine Army due to an engine fire, not a US Army tank as sometimes mislabeled. It has since become a tourist attraction, drawing visitors to the area's cool climate and scenic views.
History of the Malico Sherman Tank
Original Role: It was an M4A2 Sherman, a U.S.-produced medium tank used extensively by the Allied forces during World War II.
Post-WWII Use: After the war, surplus Shermans were supplied to various nations, including the Philippines.
Abandonment: The specific tank at Malico was abandoned by the Philippine Army after an engine fire made it unrecoverable due to the difficult terrain.
Current Status: It is now a tourist attraction at Malico Viewpoint, often misidentified as a U.S. Army tank.
Significance of the Location
Malico Viewpoint: This location in Nueva Vizcaya was the site of a significant battle between U.S. and Japanese forces.
Casualties: The fight resulted in many casualties on both sides, with markers noting the death of hundreds of American and Japanese soldiers, as well as Filipino civilians.
Tourism: The area is also known for its cool climate, vegetation, and the Sherman tank itself, making it a popular destination for tourists.