Investigation Underway Following Building Collapse in Angeles City
DILG probes cause of Angeles City building collapse
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in the Philippines is investigating the collapse of a nine-story building in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, which occurred on May 24, 2026. The incident has left four confirmed dead and 17 missing, with ongoing rescue operations involving 267 personnel.
- 01The building collapse occurred around 2 a.m. on May 24, 2026.
- 02As of May 25, four individuals have been confirmed dead and 17 are still unaccounted for.
- 03A total of 26 people have been rescued from the debris.
- 04267 rescue personnel, including specialized units, have been deployed to the site.
- 05The DILG has expressed condolences to the families of the victims and is coordinating rescue efforts.
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An investigation has been initiated by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) following the collapse of a nine-story building in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga, on May 24, 2026. The structure, which was under construction, collapsed around 2 a.m., affecting a nearby apartelle. As of May 25, four fatalities have been confirmed, and 17 individuals remain missing, while 26 others have been rescued. The DILG has mobilized 267 rescue personnel, including teams from the Bureau of Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services, to conduct search and rescue operations under precarious conditions. The department has expressed its condolences to the victims' families and is committed to ensuring that all individuals are accounted for. Rescue operations continue as authorities investigate the circumstances leading to the disaster.
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The collapse has significant implications for safety regulations in construction and emergency response protocols in the region.
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