Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has called on the Senate to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the status of all state bridges nationwide. Estrada, in filing Senate Resolution No. 153, said it is imperative to look into the condition and structural integrity of bridges nationwide following the...
DAGUPAN CITY - Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon ordered the immediate construction of a detour bridge during an inspection of the collapsed Piggatan Bridge in Alcala, Cagayan. "Kailangan tayong magsimula na magtayo ng detour bridge, kausap ko si RD dito at i-aannounce...
Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon will inspect the collapsed Piggatan Bridge in Alcala, Cagayan on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Dizon will meet Gov. Edgar Aglipay and Alcala Mayor Tin Antonio to discuss efforts for the bridge. “We need to find out ways on how to reconstruct the...
Cagayan Gov. Edgar Aglipay and the local government unit of Alcala is coordinating with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Region 2 for the reconstruction of the Piggatan Bridge that collapsed on Monday afternoon reportedly due to overloaded trucks. Aglipay ordered an investigation...
The 45-year-old Piggatan Bridge in Alcala, Cagayan, collapsed on Monday afternoon after three overloaded trucks, each weighing about 50 tons, crossed it at the same time, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Tuesday, Oct. 7. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the trucks exceeded...
The provincial government of Cagayan is investigating the collapse of the Piggatan Bridge in Alcala, Cagayan on Monday afternoon, Oct. 6. Gov. Edgar Aglipay conducted an inspection of the decades-old structure on Monday night and discussed a comprehensive rerouting plan with Alcala Mayor Tin...
DAGUPAN CITY – The Piggatan Bridge in Alcala town, Cagayan province collapsed on Monday afternoon, Oct. 6. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said that the bridge collapsed as several 10-wheel trailer trucks were passing. It is impassable to all types of vehicles as a...
