Philippines Building Collapse Leaves 21 Missing Amid Rescue Efforts
A nine-story building under construction in Angeles City, north of Manila, Philippines, collapsed following a severe thunderstorm. The incident has left at least 21 people missing, with rescuers hearing voices from the rubble. The collapse occurred before dawn, and 24 workers managed to escape or were rescued. The building's collapse has prompted a large-scale rescue operation involving over 100 police and government personnel. While no deaths have been reported, some individuals who escaped sustained injuries. Among the missing, most are believed to be construction workers. Additionally, two people, including a Malaysian tourist, were injured by debris. Rescuers, including firefighters and disaster-response teams, are using their hands and sniffer dogs to search for survivors amidst the unstable debris.