Construction Worker Electrocuted on Cebu Job Site

Construction Worker Electrocuted in Cebu Construction Site A construction worker in Apas, Cebu, Philippines, suffered a serious electrocution accident on June 5, 2025. The incident, caught on video, shows the worker receiving immediate medical attention. News5 interviewed a friend of the victim, John Rey Soquino, who described the scene: "Unag pagsabog nakita ko si Javier doon, nakasabit at nagliliyab." (First explosion I saw Javier there, hanging and on fire.) This highlights the severity of the incident. The report also revealed the high voltage involved, approximately 23,000 volts. Authorities are investigating whether the contractor was negligent. The construction site has been temporarily shut down while investigations continue. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of workplace safety.