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Death Toll Climbs To 12 As Retrieval Efforts Continue In Angeles Collapse Site
Photo credit: Angeles City PIO
Another victim has been recovered from the collapsed structure in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, raising the death toll to 12 as retrieval operations continue.
According to the Unified Command, the latest casualty was reported to Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II, who is overseeing the response efforts.
Based on information from the Incident Command Post, responders successfully extricated the body of an unidentified male victim from the rubble shortly after 4 a.m. on June 1.
Following the recovery, personnel from the City Health Office immediately carried out Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) procedures to ensure the proper identification and handling of the victim’s remains.
Authorities continue to search through the debris as retrieval and clearing operations remain underway at the site. At the same time, the Angeles City government has been conducting regular disinfection and sanitation activities in the area to help maintain safety and cleanliness for responders and nearby residents.
The Unified Command said operations will continue as teams work tirelessly to locate any remaining victims trapped beneath the collapsed structure.
According to the Unified Command, the latest casualty was reported to Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Jon” Lazatin II, who is overseeing the response efforts.
Based on information from the Incident Command Post, responders successfully extricated the body of an unidentified male victim from the rubble shortly after 4 a.m. on June 1.
Following the recovery, personnel from the City Health Office immediately carried out Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) procedures to ensure the proper identification and handling of the victim’s remains.
Authorities continue to search through the debris as retrieval and clearing operations remain underway at the site. At the same time, the Angeles City government has been conducting regular disinfection and sanitation activities in the area to help maintain safety and cleanliness for responders and nearby residents.
The Unified Command said operations will continue as teams work tirelessly to locate any remaining victims trapped beneath the collapsed structure.
Jun 1, 2026
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