Construction worker killed by falling pipe at Cebu worksite

• A construction worker died after a GI pipe fell on him at a construction site in Cebu on June 10
• Brigada News PH reported that the victim was at the 8th floor while the pipe came from the 22nd floor
• The victim was "Jolito," a 26-year-old mason at the condominium project
• He was immediately brought to the hospital but he succumbed to his injuries

A 26-year-old construction worker died after being struck by a falling GI (galvanized iron) pipe at a condominium construction site in Cebu City on June 10.

According to a report by Brigada News PH, the victim, identified only as "Jolito," was working as a mason on the 8th floor of the building when a GI pipe fell from the 22nd floor, hitting him.

Despite being rushed immediately to the hospital, he later succumbed to his injuries.

The tragic incident has raised serious concerns about safety practices at the construction site.

On June 11, just a day after the accident, the Office of the Building Official (OBO) in Cebu issued a suspension order on the operations of the project to allow for a full investigation and ensure that safety standards are being enforced.

Authorities are currently conducting an in-depth investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident and to assess whether there was negligence or a breach of safety protocols on site.

As the probe continues, labor and safety advocates are calling for stricter enforcement of workplace safety measures, especially in high-risk environments such as high-rise construction sites.

Jolito’s death adds to the growing list of work-related fatalities in the Philippines, prompting renewed calls for improved oversight and accountability in the construction industry.

The name of the construction company involved has yet to be disclosed pending the outcome of the official investigation.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

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Source: KAMI.com.gh