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Autopsy confirms accidental death of former DPWH undersecretary Cathy Cabral amid corruption probes
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Autopsy results have ruled out foul play in the December 18 death of former Department of Public Works and Highways undersecretary Maria Catalina "Cathy" Cabral, who fell along Kennon Road in Tuba, Benguet. The confirmation comes as investigations continue into her alleged role in a flood control scandal.
The Department of Public Works and Highways plans to blacklist up to 60 contractors amid a major infrastructure corruption scandal. This move aims to cleanse the agency after billions of pesos were allegedly stolen through fake flood control projects. The Palace has assured that the country's infrastructure development will proceed uninterrupted.
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Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon has formed a task force for the government's Oplan Kontra Baha, to be led by the Department of Public Works and Highways this year. The order was issued on January 14, with similar units planned for the 17 DPWH regional offices nationwide.
The Department of Public Works and Highways confirmed the death of Larry Reyes, an administrative officer in Sorsogon's 1st District Engineering Office. The agency appealed for public restraint from speculating on the circumstances, describing it as a private matter unrelated to departmental issues. Reports on social media suggested suicide, but the family has requested privacy.
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Congressman Edwin Gardiola, a party-list representative, has been accused by multiple sources of buying Department of Public Works and Highways project line items and selling them to contractors at a markup, while offering kickbacks to district lawmakers to park projects in their areas. Rappler's investigation reveals his brazen approaches to fellow congressmen and ties to DPWH officials. The scheme highlights vulnerabilities in the party-list system and budget allocation processes.