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Skyway Extension accident. CREDIT: Muntinlupa PIO via Radyo Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines – San Miguel Corp. (SMC) President and Chief Operating Officer Ramon Ang apologized Sunday to the victims and families of the accident at the Skyway Extension project site in Barangay Cupang, Muntinlupa City, and assured that the company will provide assistance.
Ang said that although the project’s contractor EEI Corporation handled the construction of the project, SMC, as the proponent of the project, is responsible for the welfare of the victims.
“Even with a contractor in charge of construction, we are ultimately responsible for the welfare of those affected. I would like to personally apologize to the victims and their families, as well as to our broader community in Muntinlupa, ”Ang said in a statement.
Saturday morning’s accident was caused by a crane that tipped over as it moved into position, which then struck a steel beam and knocked it over six vehicles. One person died and four others were injured in the accident.
“This terrible and tragic accident has affected me in a way that I cannot even begin to express. I have not stopped thinking about the people who were affected, the four who were injured and, above all, the person who died and his family. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing a loved one, ”Ang said.
“To the family, I can only offer my condolences and my personal assurance that your family will be cared for. For those who were injured, rest assured that we will provide all the necessary means for them to recover and restart, “he added.
Ang also assured that the incident will be thoroughly investigated and that SMC and EEI will ensure that “even stricter” measures are implemented at the project site.
However, Ang said that on such a major project, there are many “redundant” security measures in place.
“Unfortunately, we cannot predict all the results and I am sure that no one wanted this to happen,” said the president of SMC.
“Regardless, we are working with the authorities to determine the root cause of this incident. We will find out where the failures occurred and will do whatever is necessary to help ensure they do not happen again, ”he added.
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