“Kabago-Bago?” Vince Dizon Frustrated Over Potholes on Newly Rehabilitated EDSA

MANILA — Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon expressed frustration after discovering potholes along the southbound portion of EDSA near Buendia, despite the road having only recently undergone rehabilitation.

Dizon personally inspected the area and questioned why potholes had already appeared on a road that was supposed to have been recently repaired.

“P* naman oh. Ano nangyari dito, eh kabago-bago?”**

The DPWH secretary's reaction immediately highlighted a basic question surrounding road infrastructure:

How can a recently rehabilitated road already have potholes?

Newly Rehabilitated Road, New Potholes

The Buendia southbound portion of EDSA is one of Metro Manila's heavily used road sections, carrying large volumes of vehicles every day.

Because of the road's traffic volume, the quality and durability of rehabilitation work are particularly important.

But seeing potholes appear shortly after rehabilitation prompted Dizon to demand answers.

The issue isn't simply about the inconvenience caused to motorists.

It also raises questions about the quality of materials, construction methods, project specifications, workmanship and inspection procedures involved in the rehabilitation.

Dizon Demands Accountability

Dizon's reaction underscores the DPWH's responsibility to ensure that public infrastructure projects deliver the quality taxpayers are paying for.

A road rehabilitation project should be designed to withstand the expected traffic and environmental conditions.

When defects appear soon after completion, authorities need to determine exactly what went wrong.

Was the road properly designed?

Were the correct materials used?

Was the construction carried out according to specifications?

Was the work properly inspected before being accepted?

Or was there another factor that caused the premature deterioration?

These are questions that should be answered through an actual technical assessment rather than speculation.

Why Premature Road Damage Matters

Potholes may appear to be a relatively small infrastructure problem, but premature road deterioration can have much bigger consequences.

For motorists, potholes can cause:

• vehicle damage;

• traffic disruptions;

• motorcycle accidents;

• slower travel times; and

• additional maintenance costs.

For government, premature repairs also mean potentially spending public funds repeatedly on the same road.

That is why the quality of the original rehabilitation matters.

If a road requires major repairs again shortly after being rehabilitated, taxpayers naturally have the right to ask why.

The Bigger Infrastructure Question

Dizon's frustration comes amid the government's broader push to improve infrastructure quality and address longstanding concerns over public works projects.

The DPWH has been under increased scrutiny over the implementation, quality and effectiveness of infrastructure projects nationwide.

While the presence of potholes alone does not establish wrongdoing, the incident provides another opportunity for the department to demonstrate that infrastructure projects are being properly monitored and that contractors are held accountable when work fails to meet required standards.

The important thing now is determining what caused the premature damage—and ensuring that the same problem does not happen again.

“Kabago-Bago” Is Exactly the Problem

Dizon's frustrated reaction may have been brief, but the underlying issue is straightforward.

If a road is “kabago-bago”—newly rehabilitated—motorists should not immediately have to navigate around potholes.

The DPWH now has an opportunity to show that its inspections and accountability mechanisms actually work.

A newly repaired road should not become a newly repaired problem.

KEY TAKEAWAY

DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon expressed frustration after spotting potholes along the recently rehabilitated Buendia southbound portion of EDSA. The incident raises questions about the quality, construction and durability of the rehabilitation work, prompting the need for a technical assessment and accountability.

When Silence Meets Science: The Computer That Will Speak

BBM Watch

January 04, 2026•2 min read

In the age of denials, disclaimers, and distance, the truth has found a new witness — a hard drive.

The Office of the Ombudsman confirmed that the computer allegedly belonging to late DPWH Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral will undergo forensic examination, marking a critical turn in the controversy surrounding the so-called Cabral or Leviste files.

According to Ombudsman Boying Remulla, the device was surrendered by DPWH Secretary Manny Bonoan through Usec. Eugenio Dizon and will be examined with the help of COA auditors and cybercrime units from the NBI and PNP.

Unlike documents that can be edited, rewritten, or recontextualized, digital forensics preserves timelines, authorship, and intent. A computer does not speculate. It records.

This development matters because public debate has long revolved around authenticity. Were the files real? Were they altered? Who inserted what — and when?

Now, the process moves away from opinion and into evidence.

Sees the shift:

• From statements → systems

• From narratives → metadata

• From noise → method

This is not yet judgment.
It is due process — finally grounded in science rather than spin.

Scripture reminds us of truth’s nature:

“For there is nothing hidden that will not be revealed.”
— Luke 8:17

Whether the findings confirm or contradict earlier claims, one thing is clear:
When evidence is examined properly, silence no longer protects anyone.

When the Courtroom Is Not Immune: Corruption Beyond the Bench

Corruption does not stop at the gates of Malacañang — and it does not stop at the doors of Congress.

According to Boying Remulla, corruption inside the judiciary is also severe, driven not only by flawed institutions but by actors who exploit the system from within.

His warning was clear but measured:
This is not an indictment of all judges. Many serve with integrity.
But it is a recognition that corruption becomes most dangerous when it hides behind procedure, technicalities, and legal delay.

When cases collapse due to weak evidence, lobbying, or procedural maneuvering, justice may still appear “legal,” but public trust quietly erodes. Acquittal does not always equal innocence; sometimes it reflects gaps in prosecution, investigative failures, or influence that never appears on record.

The eagle sees the pattern across institutions:

• Power avoids scrutiny

• Process replaces accountability

• Delay becomes defense

And when justice slows, confidence breaks.

This moment matters because courts are meant to be the last line of protection, not another arena where corruption negotiates its survival.

Scripture does not mince words about this responsibility:

“Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality.”
— Deuteronomy 16:19

Agila does not accuse without proof.
But it does not ignore warnings either.

Because when corruption reaches the bench, the rule of law becomes fragile — and silence becomes dangerous.