Excavation Collapse Kills Two Workers in Las Piñas
Two workers died after a water concessionaire's excavation site collapsed in Las Piñas City on Sunday, June 28, 2026. The incident occurred at a Maynilad project site, trapping five workers underground.
Bodies Retrieved After Hours-Long Operation
In a radio interview, Las Piñas City Police Assistant Chief of Police for Operations, Police Lieutenant Colonel Teoson Rosarito, stated that the victims' bodies were retrieved on Monday, June 29. He confirmed that three other workers survived the collapse, which happened around 2:52 p.m. One of the survivors was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Depth of Excavation and Cause
“The excavation was underground, and they were digging to a depth of almost 18 meters when it suddenly collapsed, trapping five people beneath the area they were excavating,” Rosarito said in Tagalog. The exact cause of the collapse is under investigation.
Maynilad Expresses Sympathy, Suspends Work
Water concessionaire Maynilad expressed sympathy to the bereaved families and assured them that it would provide all necessary assistance and support. The company said work at the site has been suspended and that it is fully cooperating with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“As the investigation is ongoing, we are not in a position to comment further at this time,” the company said.
