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Kaxandra Salonga

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MANILA -- The Quezon City Legal Department said it is finalizing complaints against those responsible for the collapse of debris that killed one Grade 7 student and injured two others last August.“Ang aming QCPD, magsasampa po sila ng reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and serious physical injuries. On our part po, magkakaso po tayo ng mga regulatory violations including violations of the National Building Code, violations of our Local Building Ordinance,” City Legal Officer Attorney Carlo Austria said.Austria earlier said they were weighing possible liability of the building developer, the tenant, or the antenna installer.Their latest probe revealed that the veneer that collapsed was excessively thick, heavy, and lacked proper adhesion.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/8/27/student-dies-weeks-after-falling-debris-incident-in-qc-1457">READ: Student dies weeks after falling debris incident in QC</a></div><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/8/28/qcpd-eyes-cases-after-deadly-falling-debris-incident-1243">READ: QCPD eyes cases after deadly falling debris incident</a></div>“There are findings na masyado siyang makapal and improper din yung adhesion na ginawa para ikabit siya doon sa shear wall nung structure… yung material na ‘yun is masyadong mabigat nga, improperly adhered to the surface structure. Due to the wear and tear of time and improper maintenance, medyo humina po &#x27;yung adhesion niya,” Austria said.He added that an antenna installed near the collapsed structure contributed to its weakening.“Doon sa pagkakabit ng antenna, yung telecommunications device which was exposed to the elements, introducing vibrations to the material, which further weakened the adhesion of the structure. So dahil po doon sa factors na yon, bumigay po siya,” Austria said.The homeowners’ association repeatedly demanded that the developer and antenna installer remove the device over safety and compliance concerns, but no action was allegedly taken.“They were… complaining about the fact that the communications equipment were intruding upon the premises of certain unit owners, that it was emitting lots of heat, acquiring lots of electricity, all to the detriment of the homeowners themselves,” he said.Austria said a canopy Has been installed to catch possible falling debris, and the veneers and antenna are being dismantled to prevent similar incidents.One of the victims, CJ Baldonado, died on August 26, weeks after undergoing surgery.Another victim has regained consciousness after surgery, while his twin brother, who sustained minor injuries, is undergoing counseling, relatives said.Both families said they are committed to pursue legal action against those responsible.ABS-CBN News reached out to the developer and antenna company, but has not received a response.

The Quezon City Legal Department on Tuesday said it is finalizing complaints against those responsible for the building debris fall that killed one Grade 7 student and injured two others last August.

The Quezon City Legal Department on Tuesday said it is finalizing complaints against those responsible for the building debris fall that killed one Grade 7 student and injured two others last August.

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QC gov't finalizing complaint on Tomas Morato building debris fall that killed student

Kaxandra Salonga,

ABS-CBN News

Published September 09, 2025 05:11 PM PHT

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Updated September 09, 2025 06:32 PM PHT

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