Retrofitting efforts to address structural concerns in the Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge were undertaken under the Marcos administration, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Tuesday, Mar. 4. DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan clarified that the bridge’s design and construction...
"Heads must roll". This was the stern statement issued by Senator Ramon "Bong" Revila following the collapse of the P1.2-billion Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela on Thursday night, Feb. 27. The ill-fated truck is stuck on the bridge and awaiting removal. (Photo via Liezle Basa-Inigo) Revilla,...
President Marcos has ordered an investigation into what caused the collapse of the Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela on Feb. 27, Malacañang said. Photos from Malacañang/Liezle Basa-Inigo Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro disclosed this following the...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – Department of Public Works and Highways-Region 2 Director Engr. Mathias Malenab vowed on Friday, Feb. 28, that individuals responsible for the failed construction of the Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Cabagan, Isabela will be held liable. "Titingnan natin kung ano...
The driver of the ill-fated truck in Cabagan, Isabela surrendered to the police on Friday morning, Feb. 28, hours after the Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge collapsed on Thursday night, Feb. 27. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/2/27/newly-opened-bridge-in-isabela-collapses Police Major Merwin Villanueva,...
Panfilo "Ping" Lacson (center) (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Administration senatorial candidate Panfilo "Ping" Lacson suspects that "substandard" or weak materials may have been used on the Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela. Lacson...
The Department of Public Works and Highways-Region 2 is investigating the collapse of the Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela on Thursday night, Feb. 27. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2025/2/27/newly-opened-bridge-in-isabela-collapses The agency has requested the Bureau of Design and...
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela – Six persons were reportedly injured when a portion of the Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Barangay Casibarag Norte, Cabagan, Isabela collapsed on Thursday night, Feb. 27. THE Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela collapsed on Thursday night, Feb. 27. Among those injured...
Bacoor City and NHCP officials discuss the restoration and preservation of historical landmarks in Bacoor on Feb. 24 (Photo from the City Government of Bacoor/MANILA BULLETIN) The local government unit (LGU) of Bacoor has requested assistance from the National Historical Commission of...
TACLOBAN CITY -- The repair of the Biliran Bridge has commenced to prevent further deterioration, ensure the safety of the traveling public, and continue economic activities in the province of Biliran. BILIRAN Bridge The P28.9-million project involves the replacement of corroded bolts, steel...
SANTOL, La Union – Sen. Imee R. Marcos led the inauguration on Valentine’s Day of a newly constructed 50-meter bridge on the Santol-San Gabriel (La Union)-Kapangan (Benguet) Road in Barangay Mangaan here. SEN. Imee Marcos opened this newly constructed bridge in Santol, La Union. The bridge that...
TUBAO, La Union – Gov. Raphaelle Veronica “Rafy” Ortega-David inaugurated the P34.5-million Pideg Bridge on Wednesday, Feb. 5, that will enhance accessibility and boost economic progress here. Construction started on April 25, 2023 and completed on Dec. 10, 2024. ORTEGA The bridge is...
