Children Reportedly Present at Angeles City Building Collapse Site
Survivors: Kids were inside Angeles City site before collapse
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In Angeles City, Philippines, a nine-story building collapsed early on May 24, 2026, with survivors indicating that minors were present at the site. Rescuers are searching for individuals trapped under the rubble, as authorities seek to verify the identities of those involved.
- 01At least four bodies have been recovered from the collapsed structure in Barangay Balibago.
- 02Survivors reported that there were children at the construction site, with one child being as young as one or two years old.
- 03Construction worker Ernesto Toleroso stated that some co-workers had their families staying with them at the site.
- 04Angeles City Mayor Jon Lazatin emphasized the need for the project owner to provide a complete list of workers.
- 05Authorities are working to coordinate with the project owner and contractor for accurate reporting on missing persons.
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A nine-story building in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, collapsed in the early hours of May 24, 2026, leading to the recovery of at least four bodies from the debris. Survivors, including construction worker Ernesto Toleroso, indicated that minors were present at the site, with reports of three small children, one as young as one year old. Rescuers are actively searching for additional victims believed to be trapped beneath the rubble. Angeles City Mayor Jon Lazatin has called for the project owner to provide a comprehensive list of workers to assist in identifying those missing. The local government stresses the importance of coordination between the project owner, contractor, and authorities to ensure accurate information regarding the incident.
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The collapse has raised concerns about safety regulations and the presence of families at construction sites.
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