The death toll in the collapse of an under-construction building in Barangay Balibago, Angeles City, Pampanga has climbed to five, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Region 3 said Thursday.

Two workers pinned under the wreckage were found alive after the nine-storey structure gave way, but later died of their injuries.

Death toll rises to three in Philippine building collapse, with 17 missing as rescue efforts continue in Angeles City.