Manila, Dec. 19 -- Malacanang on Friday extended its condolences to the family of former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Undersecretary Maria Catalina Cabral, who was declared dead after falling into a ravine along Kennon Road in Tuba, Benguet on Thursday night.

"Nakikiramay po tayo sa pamilya na naiwan ni former Usec. Catalina Cabral. Nakakalungkot po ang nangyari (We extend our condolences to the family left behind by former Undersecretary Catalina Cabral. What happened is truly saddening)," Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said during a press briefing.

Cabral was among the DPWH officials earlier implicated in issues surrounding flood control projects.

Castro said there is no directive from President Ferdinand R. Mar...