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Workers are seen at the Precast Concrete Yard in Santa Rosa, Laguna on June 13, 2024. The factory is in full swing as they produce concrete parts which will then be assembled to finish the South Commuter Railways Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News

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Michael Delizo

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/176103453422820240613-construction-workers-scrp-JC-3.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Workers are seen at the Precast Concrete Yard in Santa Rosa, Laguna on June 13, 2024. The factory is in full swing as they produce concrete parts which will then be assembled to finish the South Commuter Railways. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News "/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Workers are seen at the Precast Concrete Yard in Santa Rosa, Laguna on June 13, 2024. The factory is in full swing as they produce concrete parts which will then be assembled to finish the South Commuter Railways.<em> Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News </em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday said it would tighten monitoring and inspection of construction project sites following the<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/10/20/1-construction-worker-patay-3-sugatan-sa-ginagawang-gusali-sa-bgc-taguig-1551"> fatal mishap</a> at an ongoing building construction in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City. </p><p>Speaking with ABS-CBN News, DOLE-National Capital Region (NCR) Regional Director Sarah Buena Mirasol said her office would prioritize monitoring and inspection of the construction industry, particularly high-rise projects where risks are higher.</p><p>She emphasized that companies must ensure compliance with all safety standards, including fire prevention measures and the provision of proper accommodation for workers to rest.</p><p>“Responsibilidad po, hindi lang po ng ating mga employees but also especially ang mga employers na panatilihing ligtas ang kanilang mga workplaces,” Mirasol said.</p><p>(It is the responsibility not only of employees but especially of employers to keep their workplaces safe.)</p><p>One construction worker was killed while three others were injured after several steel beams toppled onto them.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/10/6/dole-stops-work-at-cebu-bpo-firm-over-quake-response-1037">DOLE stops work at Cebu BPO firm over quake response</a></div><p>The 28-story building—with a six-story basement—was being built along 34th Street and was intended to serve as the headquarters of a clothing and lifestyle brand. The project was managed by Monolith Construction and Development Corporation.</p><p>The construction has been suspended pending the results of the investigation.</p><p>The contractor has been summoned to explain and present the corrective actions implemented at the construction site.</p><p>According to Mirasol, the construction firm may face penalties over the incident, including the possible issuance of a work stoppage order. </p><p>Labor inspectors have already visited the construction site to conduct an occupational safety and health investigation, she added, noting that she is still awaiting the formal report.</p><p>“Ang amin pong investigation po ay para malaman natin ang root cause ng accident at ano po ang kailangang i-recommend na collective action,” she said in a separate interview on DZMM.</p><p>The three injured workers are still undergoing treatment at St. Luke’s Medical Center, while the family of the fatality is expected to arrive from Bicol.</p><p>The contractor assured that assistance would be extended to the affected workers. Mirasol said DOLE will ensure that the victims receive proper compensation.</p><p>(Our investigation aims to determine the root cause of the accident and what corrective actions need to be recommended.)</p><p>“Under investigation pa ho lahat, pero sila ho ay mga steel man po,” said Engr. Harley Tagatac, area manager of Monolith Construction. “Nagkakabit po ng bakal sila nang mangyari ang insidente.”</p><p>(Everything is still under investigation, but they were steel workers. They were connecting steel beams when the incident happened.)</p><p>“Buo naman po ‘yong safety measures ho namin. Sa ngayon, ini-investigate pa ho namin kung ano ‘yong talagang nangyari, bakit nadaganan sila,” he added.</p><p>(Our safety measures are in place. For now, we are still investigating what exactly happened and why they were crushed.)</p><p>Mirasol urged workers to report any violations by their employers to the DOLE hotline 1349 or through regional and field offices, admitting that the department has limited labor inspectors and cannot monitor all project sites regularly.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/10/8/dole-to-issue-inspection-orders-against-23-cebu-bpos-1643">DOLE to issue inspection orders against 23 more Cebu BPOs over alleged violations during quake</a></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Wnoe_IBgX1I?si=XYkwMIOHb_rwbKfh" title="YouTube video player" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><br/></div>

<p>The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday said it would tighten monitoring and inspection of construction project sites following the fatal mishap at an ongoing building construction in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City.</p>

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Tuesday said it would tighten monitoring and inspection of construction project sites following the fatal mishap at an ongoing building construction in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City.

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DOLE to tighten safety inspections after fatal mishap at BGC construction site

Michael Delizo,

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Published Oct 21, 2025 05:03 PM PHT

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