TACLOBAN CITY, Oct. 14 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) - Southern Leyte 1st District Engineering Office has imposed a temporary 20-ton load limit on all vehicles crossing bridges within the district amid the effects of recent powerful earthquakes.

In a public advisory issued on Tuesday, the DPWH said the restriction was implemented in response to the recent series of strong earthquakes in Cebu and Davao Oriental that also shook the province.

"The measure aims to ensure public safety and preserve the structural integrity of the bridges while detailed inspections and structural assessments are underway. This will ensure the safety of the traveling public and the continued use of existing bridges in the district," the...