Revilla calls for DPWH probe, accountability over collapsed Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge

Senator Ramon 'Bong' Revila called for accountability after the partial collapse of the P1.2-billion Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela on Thursday night.

Six people were injured when part of the bridge collapsed due to a heavily loaded dump truck passing over it, weighing approximately 102 tons.

Revilla, who chairs the Senate Committee on Public Works, urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to initiate an investigation and promptly release findings.

He also stressed that DPWH engineers should be held accountable and ensure repairs are made without additional costs to the public.

The senator criticized the poor quality of workmanship, stating that after seven years of funding, the bridge collapsed just two months after its opening.

Revilla emphasized that structural integrity is essential for public infrastructure projects and cannot be compromised, noting that billions of pesos should not be wasted on substandard construction.