Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang on Tuesday urged government accountability for the collapsed Callawa–Fatima Road in Paquibato District, which remains unrepaired more than three years after its wreckage.
In privilege speech, Dayanghirang said the road, a multi-million-peso project completed in May 2021, collapsed just 14 months later, yet, despite being covered by a five-year structural warranty, no rehabilitation has been undertaken.
Dayanghirang said residents and experts have attributed the collapse to poor planning, weak soil analysis, and flawed engineering design, and are now demanding action from both the contractor and the Department of Public Works and Highways 11 (DPWH 11).
He emphasized that the road served as a crucial link between Barangays Callawa, Colagdag, and Fatima, and its collapse has forced locals to take long detours through Panabo City—affecting transportation, emergency response, and livelihood.
Dayanghirang mentioned that an inspection led by Philippine Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Chairman Dr. Louie F. Ceniza revealed signs of deep-seated slope failure, erosion, and lack of drainage systems, as well as the absence of any visible government intervention.
He also cited under Republic Act 9184 and DPWH Department Order No. 203, contractors are legally required to repair structural defects during the warranty period at no cost to the government.
Dayanghirang stated that the PACC has recommended several urgent measures, including: enforcement of the warranty clause against the contractor; immediate site stabilization and safety work; Alw third-party audit of the road’s design and geotechnical data; a full accountability report from DPWH 11 to be forwarded to the Commission on Audit (COA) and the Office of the Ombudsman; and construction of a temporary bypass road to reconnect affected barangays.
Dayanghirang added that formal complaints are now being prepared against both the contractor and DPWH 11cofficials for breach of warranty, abandonment of responsibilities, and possible administrative and criminal negligence.
