MANILA, Philippines- Isinusulong ang congressional inquiry sa bumigay na Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge sa Isabela sa Kamara.
Sa House Resolution 2249, sinabi nina House Deputy Minority Leader France Castro ng ACT Teachers party-list, House Assistant Minority Leader Arlene Brosas ng Gabriela party-list, at Kabataan party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel na kinakailangan ang imbestigasyon upang matukoy ang mga responsable at malaman kung may papel ang korapsyon at pagpapabaya sa insidente.
Bumigay ang Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge noong February 27 nang tangkain ng dump truck na may kargang quarried stones na may bigat na 102 tonelada, halos doble ng 45-ton maximum capacity, na tawirin ito. Nasa anim na indibdiwal ang sugatan sa insidente.
“Allegations of corruption, inadequate inspections, substandard materials, and possible collusion between contractors and government officials have surfaced, as the DPWH has long been perceived as an agency plagued with corruption, as evidenced by multiple cases of infrastructure failures across the country,” pahayag ng mga mambabatas sa resolusyon.
“While authorities have focused on the flagman who allowed the overloaded truck to pass, it is imperative that the investigation go beyond individual accountability and scrutinize the entire procurement and construction process, including the contractor RD. Interior, Jr., the project engineers, and DPWH officials who approved and supervised the project,” dagdag nila.
“This incident underscores the urgent need to review the government’s infrastructure policies, strengthen accountability mechanisms, and ensure that public funds are not wasted on substandard projects that endanger people’s lives and livelihoods,” anila pa. RNT/SA
