MANILA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- The death toll has risen to 17 in the May 24 collapse of a building under construction in Angeles City, Pampanga province, northern Philippines, with three people still missing and 27 others rescued, according to local media reports on Tuesday.
The Philippines' Department of Labor and Employment said there were possible violations of occupational safety and health standards at the construction site.
Rescue work and investigation are still underway. ■
