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Families Mourn After Deadly Building Collapse in Angeles
26 May
Summary
- Search efforts ended, focus shifts to body recovery.
- At least four confirmed dead, 16 construction workers missing.
- Investigation probes construction permit violations and safety issues.
A construction site building collapse in Angeles, Philippines, has resulted in a confirmed death toll of at least four, including a Malaysian national. Sixteen individuals, primarily construction workers, remain unaccounted for as of Tuesday, May 28, 2026. Authorities have concluded search and rescue operations, transitioning to the recovery of victims' remains.
Families are facing immense grief as they await news of their loved ones. Lea Casilao described her desperate attempts to contact her husband, a construction worker, following the collapse. Evelyn Alicaway identified her deceased father from social media footage of the rescue efforts.
An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the collapse. Authorities are examining whether the construction violated permits, particularly the addition of a 10th-floor swimming pool despite only nine floors being approved. The Philippine labor agency had previously stopped work in September 2025 due to safety violations but lifted the order after compliance. Families are seeking accountability from the owner.
