After deadly collapse, DOLE stops demolition of Hotel Sogo in Manila

COLLAPSED. A Hotel Sogo branch in Malate, Manila, after a portion of it collapsed on September 23, 2019. Photo by Rambo Talabong/Rappler

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Labor and Employment issued a work stoppage order against a Hotel Sogo branch in Malate, Manila, whichLabor Assistant Secretary Benjo Benavidez on Wednesday, September 25, told reporters the order was addressed to Golden Breeze Realty Incorporated, which owns the Hotel Sogo branch, and construction company Fabellon Construction and Development Corporation.

The two firms"and those involved subcontractors, if any, are directed immediately to stop all demolition activities in the said establishment," states the DOLE order signed by DOLE National Capital Region Director Sarah Mirasol. The collapse of the hotel killed two construction workers and injured one other. According to the list released by Barangay 701, where the budget hotel is located, 22 construction workers had been handling the demolition.

LOOK: DOLE issues work stoppage order for the demolition site of a SOGO hotel branch in Manila which collapsed on September 23, 2019

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