Angeles City building collapse death toll rises to 5

The death toll in the collapse of an under-construction building in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga has climbed to five, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Region 3 said Thursday.

In an update, BFP Region 3 said at 7:57 a.m., rescuers retrieved another victim from the rubble amid the search, rescue, and retrieval operations.

“As of 0757H May 28, 2026, the body of one (1) male victim has been recovered, making it this incident's 5th casualty,” the BFP Region 3 said.

With this development, five people were confirmed dead, 15 were still reported missing, and 26 were rescued in the incident.

The nine-story building being constructed collapsed before dawn on Sunday.

Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Wednesday said search and rescue operations continue for the missing persons.

This came after several officials on Tuesday initially declared the shift to search and retrieval operations after no more signs of life were monitored from the rubble on Monday evening.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Wednesday identified possible violations of occupational safety and health standards in the construction site.

The construction project had previously been subject to a work stoppage order issued by DOLE Region 3 because of safety deficiencies.

It was later resumed after the company reportedly complied with the agency’s requirement.

Investigations are ongoing into the incident. —AOL, GMA News