Tag: Ermita

3 killed in building collapse in Ermita, Manila

  (Eagle News) – At least three construction workers died when a building being demolished in Ermita, Manila collapsed on Saturday, March 20. Two more were severely hurt, and were brought to the hospital. According to the Manila Police District homicide section, the accident happened around 11 a.m. on Saturday. The basement and first floor of the Philamlife building gave way while the edifice was being demolished. The fatalities were identified as Richard Bugarin, Joseph […]

MMDA: Fire breaks out in building in Ermita, Manila

(Eagle News)–A fire broke out in an old building in Ermita, Manila on Thursday, Sept. 26, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said. The MMDA said as of 1:26 p.m., the fire in the building on Sylvia St. in San Marcelino was now at 5th alarm. It was unclear so far what caused the fire. Firemen are still in the scene trying to put out the blaze.