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Dozens of people feared trapped after building collapse in the Philippines

ABC Australia · May 24, 2026, 3:30 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Topic:Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents
  • Workers survey the collapsed building in Angeles City.
  • Eight people in the vicinity were rescued, while 11 others, including the site foreman, managed to escape, Jay Pelayo, the Angeles City information officer, told local radio station DZBB.

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Topic:Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents

Workers survey the collapsed building in Angeles City. (Facebook: Angeles City Information Office)

Link copied Share Share article Dozens of people are feared trapped after a nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Angeles City, north of the Philippine capital Manila, a city official said.

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