Death Toll Rises to Nine in Angeles City Building Collapse
Angeles building collapse: 8th, 9th fatalities found
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The collapse of a nine-story building in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, has resulted in nine fatalities as rescue operations continue. The Bureau of Fire Protection reported the recovery of two additional bodies, bringing the total number of victims to nine, with ongoing investigations into the cause of the incident.
- 01The Bureau of Fire Protection confirmed the recovery of the eighth victim at 2:51 p.m. and the ninth at 3:43 p.m. on May 31.
- 02Prior to these recoveries, six fatalities had already been confirmed, including construction workers Roberto Sabile and his son Christian Sabile.
- 03Among the deceased is a Malaysian national, Mond Reza Abdullah, who was staying at a nearby hotel.
- 04The building collapsed on May 24, 2026, prompting extensive rescue and retrieval operations.
- 05Investigations into the cause of the building's collapse are currently underway.
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On May 31, 2026, the death toll from the collapse of a nine-story building in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, rose to nine after rescue teams recovered two more bodies from the rubble. The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) reported that the eighth victim was found at 2:51 p.m., followed by the ninth at 3:43 p.m. No identifying belongings were found with these victims. Prior to these recoveries, six fatalities had been confirmed, including construction workers Roberto Sabile, 51, and his son Christian Sabile, 26. Other victims included 21-year-old Mark Laurence Capungay, 66-year-old Porperio Alikaway, and a Malaysian national, Mond Reza Abdullah, 65. The building collapsed before dawn on May 24, leading to large-scale rescue operations that are ongoing, alongside investigations into the cause of this tragic incident.
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The building collapse has resulted in multiple fatalities and ongoing rescue efforts, impacting the local community and raising concerns about construction safety.
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