Emergency officials in the Philippines have officially ended rescue efforts following the collapse of a nine-storey building under construction in Angeles City, north of Manila. The tragedy has claimed at least four lives, while several workers are still believed to be trapped beneath the debris.
The under-construction condominium collapsed early Sunday morning, crashing onto a nearby hotel and causing widespread destruction in the surrounding area. Rescue teams worked continuously for two days using thermal scanners, life detectors and heavy machinery in an attempt to locate survivors.
Authorities confirmed that the rescue phase officially ended late Monday after emergency crews found no further signs of life under the rubble. Recovery teams have now begun clearing debris and searching for bodies.
Among the confirmed dead were a Malaysian national and two construction workers who had remained trapped for hours after the collapse. Officials initially reported 17 people missing, but later revised the number after one worker contacted authorities and confirmed he had not been at the site during the incident.
According to local officials, around 70 workers were employed at the construction project, although many had already left for the weekend before the collapse occurred.
Families of missing workers gathered near the disaster site, anxiously waiting for updates. Many relatives expressed heartbreak after hopes of finding survivors gradually faded.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collapse. Engineers and safety inspectors are expected to examine whether construction violations, structural weaknesses or safety failures contributed to the disaster.
The incident has once again raised concerns about construction safety standards in rapidly developing urban areas across the Philippines.
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