Building on Shaky Grounds: The Philippines' Ongoing Construction Conundrum The recent collapse of a nine storey building in Angeles, Philippines has left at least one person dead and many more feared trapped under the rubble.
Rescue efforts continue, but it's clear that this incident is just the latest manifestation of a deeper issue plaguing the country's construction industry: poor planning, project management, and design errors.
Experts point to a pattern of recklessness in the Philippines' construction sector, citing subpar building practices as common in the country.