Man dies after falling into 30-foot excavation in Bataan

Inquirer.net - Oct 10, 2026

ABUCAY, Bataan — A 60-year-old man died after accidentally falling into an uncovered excavation more than 30 feet deep, reportedly dug by unidentified treasure hunters, in Abucay, Bataan. Police identified the victim as Antonio Villanueva, a resident of Barangay Calaylayan, who gathered bamboo and other materials to sell to flower shops. Villanueva’s family grew worried

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