RESIDENTS of Sitio Greenside in Barangay Hipodromo, Cebu City have been complaining about the falling objects that struck their houses due to the ongoing construction of a condominium there.
The incident has affected at least 28 homes.
According to Jun Salomon, one of the home owners, his family is in danger.
He said the construction materials dropped and almost hit his kids around 8 p.m. on Monday, July 24.
The roof on the third floor of their house also collapsed after the signage of the building fell.
"Nagtan-aw mig telibesyon sir kalit nga dunay milugapak sa taas. Pagsusi no nabungkag ang atop uban sa kisami" Salomon said.
(We were watching television Sir when something unexpectedly dropped upstairs. When we checked, the roof and the ceiling were both damaged).
He disclosed that at first they believed someone had fallen, but later realized that heavy iron signage and construction materials had fallen onto their roof.
However, the contractor promised to pay damages and make repairs to their property.
Hipodromo barangay captain Dondon Bacolod revealed that 28 houses were affected.
While the 36-story condominium is still being built, some were compensated, while others were advised to rent another home.
However, while the development is still going on, the residents within the vicinity continue to worry about their safety.
Bacolod said he will arrange a meeting with the locals, representatives of Ayala administration, building contractor Monocrete Company Philippines Inc., the Department of Labor and Employment and the Office of the Building Official of Cebu City to discuss the issue. (GPL, TPT)