Talk of the Town: Expensive Edsa pothole
August 19, 2026
Comments on “Expensive Edsa potholes,” (Editorial, 8/18/26) via https://opinion.inquirer.net:
Unless there is an emergency any engineering contract without alternative analysis to attain the objective, detailed design calculations, construction plans, specification, material takeoff, unit pricing, and cost estimate is a PROJECT IMPLEMENTED FOR CORRUPTION OR FAILURE.
magulo
Why didn’t Secretary Dizon tell them to put drainage during the rehabilitation in the first place?… It’s Dizon’s responsibility to review the project design and he should be the one who’s accountable.
guest
They took out the drainage component to shorten rehab period, and claim reduced cost. Contracts have defined scope of work.
TransPro

