3 Workers Found Dead in Leyte Town; Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Eyed

TACLOBAN CITY — Three sewing workers were found dead inside the warehouse where they were staying in Barangay Campetic, Palo, Leyte, early Wednesday, with authorities investigating whether a generator operating inside the poorly ventilated building caused their deaths. The victims—two men and a woman—were found lifeless inside the sewing workshop in Zone 6 of the barangay. Initial reports suggest that a generator was found inside the premises and may have been operating at the time of the incident. Authorities are looking into the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning due to the generator's exhaust fumes accumulating in the poorly ventilated space. The workers reportedly lived and slept in the same workshop. Further investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of death and the circumstances surrounding the incident. The local police and disaster risk reduction and management office are coordinating to gather more information.