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Flood control project in Davao City damaged 8 months after completion: ICI
A P47-million Davao River Flood Control System in Davao City, completed only eight months ago in May 2023, has collapsed.
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are investigating the collapse that occurred around February 2024.
ICI special adviser Rodolfo Azurin Jr. mentioned the need to review the contract for potential sanctions against the contractors, MRD Gempesaw Construction Corp. and Monolithic Construction & Concrete Products, Inc.
The DPWH has committed to constructing a permanent steel pedestrian bridge to replace the temporary makeshift one, especially after an incident occurred on it.
Recovered construction materials will be tested to ensure they meet quality standards, as the investigation will determine if the cause was due to materials or the concrete mix.
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Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte denied allegations of non-existent flood control projects in his district, which ACT Teachers party-list Representative Antonio Tinio flagged for alleged irregularities.
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House Deputy Minority Leader Antonio Tinio flagged P4.35 billion in flood control projects in Davao City's First District, spanning from 2019 to 2022, as irregular due to issues like overlapping funding and lack of detail.
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