Man dies after falling from PBCom Tower in Makati
MANILA, Philippines – A 27-year old man on Monday morning died after falling from the 7th floor of the PBCom Tower in Makati City.
Radyo Inquirer 990AM reported that the Makati City Police has yet to determine whether the victim identified as Christian Sanchez jumped, accidentally fell or was pushed from the building.
The same radio report quoted Senior Superintendent Manuel Lukban, Makati chief of police, as saying that the incident happened at 8:05 a.m.
Sanchez was rushed to the Makati Medical Center but was declared dead-on-arrival at 8:47 a.m.
The PBCom Tower at Ayala Ave. corner Rufino St. in Salcedo Village is at present the tallest building in the Philippines.
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