3 dead, 17 still missing in collapse of unfinished hotel in Philippines
A nine-story hotel under construction in Angeles City, Philippines, collapsed, resulting in three confirmed deaths and 17 individuals still missing. Rescuers have managed to extract two workers from the rubble, but one was pronounced dead shortly after. The local mayor remains hopeful for more rescues, despite growing anxiety among the families of those trapped.
- ▪The collapse occurred after a severe thunderstorm, leading to a significant rescue operation.
- ▪Rescuers are working cautiously due to the precarious position of large concrete slabs.
- ▪Twenty-six workers were either rescued or managed to escape the building before it collapsed.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream on3 dead, 17 still missing in collapse of unfinished hotel in PhilippinesRescuers have pulled out two workers from the rubble of a nine-story hotel that collapsed while being constructed in a northern Philippine city, bringing the death toll to three with 17 others still missingByJIM GOMEZ Associated Press, JOEAL CALUPITAN Associated Press, and AARON FAVILA Associated PressMay 25, 2026, 2:01 AM1:12Workers cut cables during a search operation at a collapsed building where multiple people are believed to be trapped in Angeles city in Pampanga province, north of Manila, Philippines, Monday, May 25,…
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