The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has formed a five-member probe panel to investigate the collapse of the newly constructed Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela, with findings set for submission on or before Apr. 25. Under Special Order No. 35 issued on Mar. 17, DPWH Secretary...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero is now pushing for a comprehensive review of all laws and policies against overloading by trucks and trailers across the country. Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero (MB File Photo) Escudero made the call for a review in light of the recent...
If some heads have to roll, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano said it has to start with Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan, who, for him, is not taking the investigation of the collapsed P1.2 billion Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela seriously. Sen. Alan Peter...
ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo (Facebook) If ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo would have his way, he would have several people jailed for the collapse of the Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge, including the bridge's designer and contractor....
The collapse of the Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge In Isabela could lead to inspection of all bridge projects in the country, especially those constructed during the time of former president Rodrigo Duterte, a Malacañang official said. PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) Palace Press Officer and...
President Marcos concluded that the Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela collapsed due to design flaw. Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela (RTVM) In an interview after he conducted an inspection of the collapsed bridge on Thursday, March 6, Marcos said aside from the bridge being poorly...
Malacañang has revealed that a possible underdesign might have caused the Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela to collapse. PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro (Betheena Unite/MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro disclosed that the government is...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III has filed a resolution directing the appropriate Senate committee to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation into the recurring incidents of collapsing bridges in the Philippines. In filing Senate Resolution No. 1319, Pimentel said that this is...
"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,...
