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DPWH yet to identify possible cause of Isabela bridge collapse
A 60-meter segment of the Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela collapsed on February 27 after a dump truck carrying 100 tons of boulders passed over it, injuring six individuals.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is still investigating the cause of the collapse and assessing if other segments of the bridge were compromised.
DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan stated that the bridge, which began construction in 2014 and was only recently opened, was designed for light vehicles.
Signages indicating "for light vehicles only" were posted at the ends of the bridge, yet heavy trucks carrying approximately 100 tons of boulders used it.
Preliminary assessments indicate the affected segment was stressed at 200 percent beyond its capacity.
The DPWH has sought assistance from the Association of Structural Engineers of the Philippines to assess the bridge and determine its rehabilitation.
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A 60-meter section of the newly completed Sta. Maria-Cabagan Bridge in Isabela collapsed on Thursday night, February 27, due to a dump truck carrying an estimated 102 tons of boulders.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. initially blamed a "design flaw" and budget cuts from previous administrations for the collapse of the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela.
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Senator Ramon Bong Revilla Jr. is demanding accountability after the P1.2-billion Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela partially collapsed on Thursday night, February 27.
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Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III filed Senate Resolution 1319, calling for a Senate investigation into the alarming frequency of bridge collapses nationwide to determine accountability and assess the adequacy of current infrastructure policies.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. ordered an investigation into the collapse of the P1.22-billion Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela, focusing on potential corruption and accountability.
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