Review integrity of Philippines infrastructure, DPWH told

Review integrity of Philippines infrastructure, DPWH told

The devastating earthquake in Myanmar and the recent collapse of a bridge in Isabela should serve as a wake-up call for the Department of Public Works and Highways to conduct a thorough assessment of the structural integrity of public infrastructure across the country, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III said.

Myanmar-Thailand quake, Isabela bridge collapse are wake-up calls for stronger Philippine disaster preparedness—senators

Following the devastating earthquake that rocked Myanmar and Thailand, and the recent collapse of a major bridge in Isabela, senators are now pushing for a stronger disaster preparedness program that would help the Philippines be able to stand in case of such event. Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said the Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) should conduct a thorough assessment of the structural integrity of public …

Malacañang has appealed to local government units (LGUs) to tighten the issuance of building permits to building contractors. This is to ensure that all buildings are durable and of good quality due to the fear of The Big One following the earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand. According to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, aside from the strict issuance of building permits, LGUs have also been instructed to inspect buildings. She said that ever…

DPWH URGED: FAST-TRACK BRIDGE COLLAPSE PROBE

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano criticized the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for its apparent lack of urgency in addressing the collapse of the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela. After DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan missed the Senate Blue Ribbon Subcommittee’s motu proprio hearing about the incident on March 14, 2025, Cayetano finally had the opportunity to question him about the agency’s handling of the investigation. “I won’t kee…