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Tarlac lawmaker says she warned of bridge structural risks
A Tarlac representative said Thursday she had previously requested government intervention to reinforce two bridges that collapsed during recent heavy rains and flooding. Rep. Maria Cristina Angeles said she had escalated concerns about the structures' foundations to the Department of Public Works and Highways.
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Rep. Maria Cristina Angeles of Tarlac said Thursday that she had long advocated for government funding to strengthen the structural integrity of two bridges that recently gave way due to heavy rainfall and powerful river currents. The lawmaker disclosed that she had submitted requests to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to take action on deteriorating conditions affecting the bridges' foundations. Angeles did not specify the timeline of her funding requests or whether the DPWH had responded to her appeals prior to the collapses. The collapse of infrastructure during heavy weather conditions has renewed scrutiny over the maintenance and reinforcement of critical transportation structures across the region. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about infrastructure readiness during the rainy season, particularly in areas vulnerable to flooding and swollen waterways.