Privilege Speech of Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada on the Collapse of the Cabagan–Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada delivered a compelling privilege speech on Monday, August 4, 2025, addressing the tragic collapse of the newly inaugurated Cabagan–Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela. The senator expressed deep concern over the failure of the P1.2-billion infrastructure project, which crumbled just weeks after its opening.
In his speech, Senator Estrada demanded full accountability from all parties involved. He questioned the apparent design flaws, lapses in engineering oversight, and the absence of preventive measures that could have averted the disaster. Most notably, he called out the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for the lack of disciplinary action against officials responsible for the project’s approval and implementation.
The senator’s address served as a resounding call for transparency, accountability, and reform within government infrastructure programs to ensure that public funds are safeguarded and that similar tragedies are never repeated.
COPY OF SPEECH: https://bit.ly/3J0lRqs
04 August 2025
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