Building on Shaky Grounds: A Pattern of Neglect in Philippine Construction The recent collapse of a nine storey building in Angeles, Philippines, is not an isolated incident.
It's a symptom of a broader issue plaguing the country's construction industry – one that prioritizes speed and cost over safety and quality.
Images from the scene evoke memories of the 2019 documentary "The Devil's Miner," which exposed the horrors faced by child laborers in Peruvian mining towns.