At least 26 individuals were rescued from a collapsed nine-story building under construction in Angeles City, Pampanga on Sunday, May 24, 2026. The structure, located along Teodoro Street in Barangay Balibago, collapsed around 3 a.m.
Rescue Operations Underway
Angeles City Information Office head Jay Pelayo said in a radio interview that initial assessments indicate around 30 to 40 people may still be trapped under the debris. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
Bureau of Fire Protection officer-in-charge Wilberto Tiu reported that signs of life have been detected under the fallen debris. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has also deployed necessary equipment and personnel to assist in the operations.
Authorities Respond
Police Regional Office Central Luzon (PRO 3) Director Brigadier General Jess Mendez personally spearheaded the search and rescue efforts. He ordered immediate deployment of personnel to assist in area security, traffic management, and coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection, City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, and other responding agencies.
A total of 175 personnel from PRO 3, 23 from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and 245 from the BFP have been deployed to the site. Mendez assured the public of PRO 3's full support and emphasized the importance of swift action, teamwork, and public safety during critical incidents.
