Senatorial aspirant and former COA Commissioner Heidi Mendoza questions inspection after Isabela bridge collapse
HEIDI MENDOZA QUESTIONS INSPECTION AFTER ISABELA BRIDGE COLLAPSE
Senatorial candidate and former Commission on Audit (COA) commissioner Heidi Mendoza raised concerns over the collapse of a portion of the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela province, questioning whether proper inspections had been conducted.
"Dumaan ba ito sa inspection? Bayan, saan tayo?" Mendoza posted on social media on Friday, February 28, calling for accountability in public infrastructure projects. She also criticized alleged misuse of public funds, writing, "Tax ng ina mo, kaninong bulsa napunta? Wag na sa politiko! Lingkod bayan naman."
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Friday that an analysis is underway to determine the cause of the collapse. The agency's Cagayan Valley regional office has sought assistance from experts at the Bureau of Design and Bureau of Construction for further evaluation.
At around 8 p.m. on Thursday, the bridge's third span on the Cabagan side collapsed when a dump truck carrying boulders, with an approximate weight of 102 tons, passed over it. Reports indicated that at least six people were injured, prompting local authorities to advise motorists to take alternative routes.
The PHP1.22-billion bridge, which spans 990 meters and is set to be completed on February 1, 2025, was constructed by R.D. Interior, Jr. Construction.
Source: iMPACT Leadership
HEIDI MENDOZA QUESTIONS INSPECTION AFTER ISABELA BRIDGE COLLAPSE
Senatorial candidate and former Commission on Audit (COA) commissioner Heidi Mendoza raised concerns over the collapse of a portion of the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela province, questioning whether proper inspections had been conducted.
"Dumaan ba ito sa inspection? Bayan, saan tayo?" Mendoza posted on social media on Friday, February 28, calling for accountability in public infrastructure projects. She also criticized alleged misuse of public funds, writing, "Tax ng ina mo, kaninong bulsa napunta? Wag na sa politiko! Lingkod bayan naman."
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Friday that an analysis is underway to determine the cause of the collapse. The agency's Cagayan Valley regional office has sought assistance from experts at the Bureau of Design and Bureau of Construction for further evaluation.
At around 8 p.m. on Thursday, the bridge's third span on the Cabagan side collapsed when a dump truck carrying boulders, with an approximate weight of 102 tons, passed over it. Reports indicated that at least six people were injured, prompting local authorities to advise motorists to take alternative routes.
The PHP1.22-billion bridge, which spans 990 meters and is set to be completed on February 1, 2025, was constructed by R.D. Interior, Jr. Construction.
Source: iMPACT Leadership