Rescue teams in Angeles City, Pampanga continued their search and retrieval operations after a building collapse incident that has already claimed multiple lives.

Authorities confirmed that responders have recovered a sixth body from the debris as efforts remain ongoing to account for all individuals believed to be affected by the incident.

The operation is being led and supported by emergency response units, including the Bureau of Fire Protection, alongside other local rescue personnel who have been working continuously at the site since the collapse occurred.

According to available reports, the scene remains highly challenging due to the condition of the collapsed structure, which has slowed down clearing and retrieval operations.Responders are carefully removing debris to ensure that no additional risks are posed to both survivors and recovery teams.The recovery of the sixth victim underscores the severity of the incident and the scale of the ongoing search efforts.

Authorities have not yet released full details regarding the identities of the victims or the total number of individuals who may have been inside the building at the time of the collapse.Investigations are expected to continue alongside the rescue and recovery operations to determine the cause of the structural failure.

Local officials have reiterated their commitment to supporting affected families and ensuring that all missing persons are accounted for as operations proceed.