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Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge

The Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela collapsed due to overloaded trucks, highlighting issues of design flaws and construction mistakes. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized zero tolerance for corruption in infrastructure projects during his State of the Nation Address. A special committee headed by DPWH Undersecretary Anne Sharlyne Lapuz is investigating the collapse and will submit findings by April 25, 2025.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, August 4, 2025 at 1:13 AM

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Recent developments on Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge

Thu, September 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Tulfo slams construction firms for delayed, defective P1.4B infra projects

Senator Raffy Tulfo has criticized Vicente T. Lao Construction for the significant delays and defects in the P657-million Mabuhay Underpass National Highway project in General Santos City, which began in June 2022 and was due in September 2024.

Mon, August 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM

Estrada names 5 DPWH execs in bridge collapse

Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada identified three Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretaries and two assistant secretaries allegedly responsible for the collapse of the P1.2 billion Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela.

Wed, March 26, 2025 at 7:24 PM

Cayetano: 935 'fail' marks found on collapsed Sta. Maria-Cabagan Bridge

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano revealed that approximately 935 "fail" marks were detected in the Sta. Maria-Cabagan Bridge in Isabela prior to its collapse.

Wed, March 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM

DPWH forms committee to probe bridge collapse

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has formed a five-member special committee to investigate the collapse of the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela, with its report expected by April 25.

Sun, March 16, 2025 at 11:42 AM

Escudero wants review of truck overloading rules after bridge collapse

Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero is pushing for a review of truck and trailer overloading policies after the partial collapse of the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela.

Thu, March 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM

Cayetano to probe Isabela bridge collapse, questions DPWH inaction

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano will lead a Senate blue ribbon subcommittee investigation into the collapse of the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela, which occurred less than a month after its opening when a dump truck exceeding the weight limit attempted to cross, resulting in six injuries.

Sun, March 9, 2025 at 9:44 PM

Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge

Latest Stories

Tulfo slams construction firms for delayed, defective P1.4B infra projects

Estrada names 5 DPWH execs in bridge collapse

Cayetano: 935 'fail' marks found on collapsed Sta. Maria-Cabagan Bridge

DPWH forms committee to probe bridge collapse

Escudero wants review of truck overloading rules after bridge collapse

Cayetano to probe Isabela bridge collapse, questions DPWH inaction

Engineer blames overload for bridge collapse

Tulfo wants bridge collapse culprits jailed

Pres. Marcos Jr. says bridge had design flaw; engineer disagrees

Marcos blames budget cuts for bridge collapse; designer disputes claims