House next to construction site collapses in San Juan


A house next to a construction site collapsed on Monday, Feb. 14, at the corner of Mariano Marcos and V. Cruz Street in Barangay Maytunas, San Juan City.

PHOTO FROM SAN JUAN CDRRMO/ MANILA BULLETIN

In a report from ABS CBN, barangay executive officer Ryan Seguerra said the incident happened at around 4:45 p.m. on Monday.

A part of the house, including a car, had sunk into the pit, he added.

No one was inside the house when the incident happened.

Residents have been protesting the construction of the high-rise building in the area.

Manila Bulletin tried to get the side of the building officials in San Juan City but has yet to receive a reply as of this posting.