DNA Tests Confirm Remains Found Belong to Catalina Cabral, DILG Says
DILG confirmed that the human remains discovered in Tuba, Benguet, belong to DPWH undersecretary Catalina Cabral.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government said that the human remains found belong to former Department of Public Works and Highways undersecretary Catalina Cabral. The announcement came DNA testing was completed and carefully matched with her identity
The examination showed that Cabral died from injuries caused by strong impact, consistent with a fall. Investigators also found no signs of gunshot wounds, helping narrow down the possible circumstances that led to her death.
The findings gave clearer direction to the ongoing investigation while ruling out some earlier speculations.
Cabral’s husband is expected to turn over her personal belongings to investigators after her burial, which may help provide additional details about her final days.
While the cause of death appears clearer, officials said they will continue to look closely into the situation to understand how the incident happened. The goal, they explained, is to ensure that all facts are carefully reviewed and no important detail is overlooked.
Cabral’s name has previously surfaced in discussions related to flood control projects. In recent months, questions were raised in Congress about large-scale projects and how they were awarded. The issue had drawn public attention even before her death.
Despite these past controversies, authorities stressed that the current investigation is focused on establishing the truth behind her passing. As of this writing, the confirmation of her identity offers some closure to her family and those who were waiting for answers.
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