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Lacson urges engineers to probe flood-damaged infrastructure
Senator Panfilo Lacson has called on civil engineering associations to deploy inspection teams to assess roads, bridges and other infrastructure damaged by recent monsoon flooding and cyclones. The senator believes forensic engineering expertise is critical to establishing accountability in infrastructure failures.
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MANILA — Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Wednesday urged civil engineering associations to establish inspection teams to examine infrastructure damaged during recent flooding events caused by the southwest monsoon and cyclones.
Lacson emphasized that professional civil engineers possess the forensic expertise necessary to conduct thorough assessments of damaged roads, bridges and other public works. The senator contended that such technical investigations are essential for determining how infrastructure failures occurred and identifying where accountability lies.
The call came as the Philippines continues to grapple with damage from successive weather systems. Lacson suggested that organized inspection efforts by engineering professionals could provide objective technical assessments while also strengthening accountability mechanisms in infrastructure management and maintenance.
The senator's proposal underscores growing concerns about the condition of Philippine infrastructure and the need for systematic evaluation of public works following natural disasters. By leveraging the expertise of certified civil engineers, Lacson argued that authorities could better understand structural failures and implement improvements to prevent future damage.