Construction Worker Electrocuted, Falls to Death at Ormoc Site

A construction worker died after being electrocuted and falling from a scaffold while working on a building under construction in Barangay Cogon, Ormoc City, Leyte on Thursday afternoon, police said. The victim, identified only by his alias “Miki,” a resident of Upper Poblacion, Pilar, Camotes Island, was working on a scaffold when the incident occurred. Police are currently investigating the exact cause of the electrocution and the subsequent fall. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about workplace safety in the Philippines, particularly in the rapidly developing construction sector. As the country continues to invest in infrastructure projects, ensuring the safety and well-being of its construction workforce remains a critical priority. Authorities are expected to review safety protocols at the site and implement measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.