On February 27, 2025 The Isabel bridge collapsed due to infrastructure problems that was caused by low cost materials, and poor engineering design. The bridge was design to make transportation route faster from Cabagan to Santa Maria and makes easy convenience to commuters, public transport, and to all citizens. During the collapse there were atleast 6 people where injured aside for the truck, 2 cars were wrecked and 1 motorcycle flew. Due to the collapse bridge people have to go in longer routes, causing traffic, and having high risk of broken structures and injuries.

If nothing changes, structures will continue to have weak foundations due to the use of cheaper materials, putting citizens at risk, as seen in the sudden collapse of the Isabela Bridge. With no prior warnings, people naturally assume that newly built structures are safe and reliable. It is crucial to advocate for higher standards in quality, safety, and durability in government-built infrastructure, as public safety should always be the top priority.

We must act to guarantee that those involved in the incident receive justice, identify the core causes of the scene, and hold those responsible accountable. Aside from these, we had to prevent the failures in the future so that we could develop a stronger foundation for a bridge. In addition, design defects and inferior materials must be addressed in order to replace and upgrade the bridge's foundation. Because of corruption under the late President Benigno Aquino III, instead of receiving the alleged 1.22 billion, they were given less, forcing them to acquire low-quality materials.