Marcelo Fernan Bridge is a bridge erected in Cebu, which connected both Cebu and Mactan Island. The Bridge is one of the widest and longest bridge in the Philippines, which was named after the island's famous lawyer, Marcelo Fernan. Cebu is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region. ... Cebu is an island province of the Philippines located in the Central Visayas region. ... Mactan Island lies a few kilometers to the southeast of the island of Cebu in the Philippines. ... Marcelo Briones Fernan (b. ...
Marcelo Briones Fernán (October 24, 1927–July 11, 1999) was a Filipino lawyer and political figure.
He is the only Filipino to have headed both the judicial and legislative branches of government, as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and as Senate president, respectively.
A newly built bridge was named after him linking Mandaue City to Mactan Island.