By Aileen P.Refuerz0

Mayor Benjamin Magalong inspects the rockshed at Millsite, Camp 4 Kennon Road in Tuba, Benguet today, July 27, 2025.

The newly built structure is in a precarious condition as parts of the structure’s foothold caved in due to soil scouring at the height of typhoon “Emong.”

 

Magalong said a third party audit is in order to determine the true status of the project. He said projects of this caliber must have been provided enough funding and “class A” treatment quality-wise.

He said there is also a need to determine whether apart from natural factors, human factors like design flaws and construction errors also played a part in the incident.

The mayor said despite what happened, the structure was able to serve its purpose having protected the stretch from rock falls.

The mayor commended the Dept. of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for its fast action on the incident.

The department was able to deploy its manpower and heavy equipment to the scene and managed the incident at once.

Magalong said clearing operations are continuing. The road will remain closed until its structural stability has been established.