PLM building ceiling collapses, hurting a visitor

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (Photo from the official website of PLM)

MANILA, Philippines — The ceiling at the entrance of a building at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) collapsed, injuring one visitor.

“We would like to inform the PLM community that at around 2:27 pm of 29 March 2024, the ceiling at the main entrance of the Gusaling Emilio Ejercito gave way,” the PLM administration said in a Facebook post on Saturday.

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According to the post, a visitor of a lady guard sustained minor abrasions from the incident and was given medical attention.

The PLM administration said that it will continue to monitor the victim’s condition to ensure his well-being.

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The university added that it is investigating the cause of the incident and is “taking necessary precautions” to ensure the safety of its students and employees and prevent similar situations from happening.

“Pending evaluation and completion of needed repairs, we will in the meantime use the Sta. Lucia Gate near Justo Albert Auditorium for our entrance and the Sta. Lucia Gate near the Rajah Sulayman Gymnasium for our exit,” PLM advised.

PLM classes postponed

In a separate advisory, the PLM administration announced classes will be suspended on Monday, April 1, “to properly assess the safety of our facilities.”

“In view of the suspension, midterms week is extended until April 08, 2024,” it added.

However, all offices at the university will remain open on April 1, the administration also said.