31/07/2026
For years, the Ulot River in Tapul, The Philippines, stood as a constant, daunting barrier for the residents. After a devastating typhoon had washed away the community pedestrian bridge, some 500 residents were left struggling to access nearby markets, schools and healthcare on the other side of the river.
Chapters from around the world, specifically EWB Houston, EWB Philippines and EWB Singapore joined hands to address this crisis in 2019. We took the lead in schematic design, designing a modern, sturdy bridge capable of withstanding potential floods and raising funds for the project.
Through dedicated effort and global cooperation among the different EWB chapters, the Tapul Bridge was successfully completed in 2025 🎉. Thank you to the team led by Dr Ali and Joseph Ang for the 6 years of hard work!
