Evidence shows ‘suicide’ in Cabral’s death: Police

Cabral, who resigned from the DPWH in September, had been linked to the alleged irregularities in flood control and infrastructure projects, but she denied any involvement in kickback schemes. - PDI

BOCAUE, Bulacan: Pieces of evidence have shown that former Public Works undersecretary Maria Cabral’s death is consistent with suicide, acting Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Lt Gen Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr said on Monday (Dec 22).

On Dec 19, Cabral was found lifeless in a deep ravine below Kennon Road in Benguet province and it was believed that she died from a fall to the rocky bottom of the ravine.