San Juanico Bridge

Samar/Leyte, Eastern Visayas · Philippines · Bridge

Legend claims the blood of street children was mixed into the concrete to make the Marcos era's showpiece bridge hold.

The San Juanico Bridge, over two kilometres long, was built in 1969–1973 across the narrow strait between Samar and Leyte and dubbed the 'Bridge of Love' after Imelda Marcos. The dark legend claims the construction would not hold until a fortune teller demanded a blood sacrifice – and that street children were abducted and their blood mixed into the concrete of the foundations. The story is unsubstantiated and likely arose as political slander against the Marcos regime, but it lodged deep in popular memory. Travellers still speak of eerie feelings and figures along the railings in the small hours.

FAQ

Where is San Juanico Bridge located?

San Juanico Bridge is in Samar/Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.

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