Balibago Barangay Chairman Joseph Ponce has called on the Angeles City Engineer’s Office (CEO) and the Office of the City Building Official (OCBO) to conduct an inspection of an unfinished nine-storey hotel located near the collapsed building along Teodoro Street.
Barangay Resolution Passed
Ponce stated that the Sangguniang Barangay approved a resolution on May 26, 2026, urging authorities to inspect the incomplete structure situated at the corner of Real, Gloria, and Lourdes Streets. The resolution aims to determine whether the building poses a threat to public safety.
Palladium Hotel Remains Idle
The unfinished structure, identified as the Palladium Hotel, has remained idle since construction was halted in 2018 following complaints from the owner of the neighboring Central Park Hotel. According to the resolution, residents, business owners, motorists, and pedestrians have expressed concerns about the building’s structural integrity and potential hazards, particularly during typhoons, earthquakes, and other emergencies.
“The prolonged unfinished condition of the structure has raised concerns among residents, nearby establishments, motorists and pedestrians regarding its possible structural integrity, public safety risks, sanitation concerns, and potential hazards,” the resolution stated.
Call for Technical Assessment
The barangay council emphasized the need for technical experts to assess whether the building complies with engineering, safety, and occupancy standards under the National Building Code and other applicable regulations. The village official recommended demolition if inspections determine that the structure presents an imminent danger to life, property, and public safety.
