9-story building being constructed in the Philippines collapses, trapping dozens
A nine-story building under construction in the Philippines collapsed, trapping several workers. While 22 workers managed to escape, an unknown number remain missing. Rescue efforts are underway with over 100 personnel involved in the operation.
- ▪The building collapsed during a thunderstorm in Angeles city, Pampanga province.
- ▪22 workers were able to escape the collapse, but many others are still unaccounted for.
- ▪More than 100 police and government personnel are involved in the rescue efforts.
10 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 25 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 6 centre, 1 lean right.
- ▪ Building collapse in Philippines leaves 3 dead, 17 missing — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ Philippine building collapses, trapping at least 30 people — Japan Times
- ▪ Building under construction in Philippines collapses, leaving 1 dead and 21 trapped — Korea Times
- ▪ One killed and many feared trapped under collapsed building in Philippines — BBC News
- ▪ Rescuers search for more than 20 trapped after Philippines building collapse — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Philippine Building Collapses, Trapping at Least 30 People - Bloomberg.com — Google News
- ▪ Dozens of people feared trapped after building collapse in the Philippines — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ 19 feared trapped after collapse at Philippines construction site — The Hindu — Top
- ▪ Under-construction building collapses in Philippines, trapping workers — South China Morning Post
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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 on9-story building being constructed in the Philippines collapses, trapping dozensPolice say a nine-story building that was being constructed in a city north of the Philippine capital has collapsed with 22 workers managing to get out while an unknown number remain missingByThe Associated PressMay 23, 2026, 10:14 PM1:12MANILA, Philippines -- A nine-story building that was being constructed in a city north of the Philippine capital collapsed early Sunday with 22 workers managing to get out while others remain missing, police said.The building collapsed before dawn during a thunderstorm in Angeles city…
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