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Police: Autopsy confirms Cabral’s identity
The identity of former DPWH Undersecretary Ma. Catalina Cabral has been confirmed through an autopsy, which found she died from blunt traumatic injuries consistent with a fall.
Her remains were found in a Benguet ravine along Kennon Road, and the autopsy was conducted on December 20, 2025.
The Cordillera police spokesperson stated that DNA examination is pending higher authorities' orders.
The DILG has lifted the relief order against Benguet police director Col. Lambert Suerte after he facilitated the family's consent for the autopsy.
Tuba police chief Major Peter Camsol was relieved by DILG Secretary Juanito Victor "Jonvic" Remulla on December 19, 2025.
Cabral's death occurred amid investigations into anomalous flood control projects, though her lawyer stated no complaints were filed against her.
She had previously been implicated in a corruption scandal involving multi-billion-peso infrastructure and flood control projects.
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Lawmakers are calling for an investigation into the death of former DPWH Undersecretary Catalina Cabral, who died after an alleged fall from a cliff along Kennon Road.
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Former Department of Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral was found dead at a ravine along Kennon Road, Camp 5, Tuba, Benguet.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) is investigating the death of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Catalina Cabral, who allegedly fell from a cliff in Benguet.
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has relieved the police chief of Tuba, Benguet for alleged mishandling of the investigation into the death of former DPWH undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral.
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Atty. Mae Divinagracia, counsel for the late former Public Works and Highways Undersecretary Cathy Cabral, has urged the public to show compassion, restraint, and humanity following Cabral's death.
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