Trending Now - Construction Site Tragedy: 9-story Building Collapses in Philippines, 21 Missing
WHO:
AP News - At least one Malaysian tourist is dead.
AP News - Fire Superintendent Maria Lea Sajili reported on the incident.
AP News - Joamel Angcao, an 18-year-old student, is waiting for news about her parents.
AP News - John Carlo Villarente, a young plumber, was present before the collapse.
AP News - Randy Alapide, a 41-year-old plumber, assisted in the rescue efforts.
AP News - Brig. Gen. Jess Mendez, regional police director, is overseeing the rescue operation.
WHAT:
AP News - A Malaysian tourist died and another guest was injured due to debris from the collapsing building.
AP News - Nearly 200 police officers are assisting in the rescue operation.
AP News - Two of the trapped workers were located alive by rescuers, but it is taking time to extricate them safely.
AP News - A nine-story building under construction collapsed, leaving at least 21 people missing.
AP News - Two workers were located alive but could not be immediately extricated.
AP News - 24 workers managed to escape or were rescued from the building.
ABC News World - Police reported that 22 workers managed to get out of the building.
WHERE:
AP News - The incident occurred in Angeles City, Pampanga province, Philippines.
AP News - The building was located in a crowded neighborhood of budget hotels, cafes, and spas near a former U.S. Air Force base.
WHEN:
AP News - The building collapsed around 2:30 a.m.
WHY:
AP News - Heavy rains and fierce winds preceded the collapse, as reported by John Carlo Villarente.
HOW:
AP News - Rescuers are using a pail to create space for safe movement into the collapsed structure.
AP News - Approximately 700 rescuers are scouring the rubble to locate trapped individuals.
AP News - Ambulance vans, firefighters, and police are lined up to assist in the rescue efforts.
(UPDATED May 24, 2026 17:17 UTC)
A Malaysian tourist has tragically died and another guest has been injured due to debris from a collapsing building, prompting nearly 200 police officers to assist in the ongoing rescue operation. Rescuers have located two trapped workers alive, but safely extricating them is proving to be a time-consuming process. To aid in the rescue efforts, teams are using a pail to create space for safe movement into the collapsed structure.
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(UPDATED May 24, 2026 13:19 UTC)
A nine-story building under construction in Angeles City, Pampanga province, Philippines, collapsed early this morning, resulting in at least one confirmed death and leaving 21 people missing. Heavy rains and fierce winds were reported in the area prior to the collapse, and while 24 workers managed to escape or were rescued, two individuals were found alive but could not be immediately extricated from the rubble. Approximately 700 rescuers, including firefighters and police, are currently on the scene, working tirelessly to locate those still trapped.