ILOILO CITY – Gov. Rhodora “Dodod” Cadiao has urged a thorough investigation of the bus accident that killed 19 persons in Hamtic, Iloilo on December 5.
GOV. Rhodora Cadiao is seeking a thorough investigation of the bus accident in which 19 persons were killed on December 5 in Hamtic, Antique. (Iloilo City Emergency Responders)
“We need a thorough investigation,” said Cadiao.
She urged Police Col. Rogelio Abran Jr., Antique police chief, to secure the dashcam footage and memory card from Vallacar Transit Inc., the operator of the ill-fated Ceres bus.
“I appeal to Police Col. Abran to facilitate the return of the equipment and seek assistance from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to delve into the specifics of what transpired with the Ceres bus. We must scrutinize every angle to understand the reasons behind this tragedy,” Cadiao said.
VTI said that the dashcam is damaged and they are withholding the memory card containing the footage.
“Let us examine every aspect of what occurred last December 5. Whether it was a mechanical issue or related to road design. We need a comprehensive understanding,” Cadiao said.