Built in 1974, the Ruby Tower Memorial is dedicated to the Chinese-Filipinos who perished during the deadly August 2, 1968 earthquake that hit Manila. Two hundred and sixty people died during the collapse of the 6-story Ruby Tower, located near the corner of Teodora Alonso and Doroteo Jose streets in Sta. Cruz, Manila. The entire building, save for a portion of the first and second floors at its northern end, was destroyed. Allegations of poor design and construction, as well as use of low-quality building materials, arose.
The memorial is located just in the rear of the famous Lee See Tong Martyr's Hall inside the Manila Chinese Cemetery.
They all perished inside the collapsed tower. Witnesses said the condominium fell like a house of cards. Whole families, women, and many little children perished. For several days, rescuers can still hear voices coming from inside the rubble asking for help.
The history of the Ruby Tower disaster is sculpted in this marble memorial.
This last photo courtesy of Phivolcs.dost.gov.ph
Built in 1974, the Ruby Tower Memorial is dedicated to the Chinese-Filipinos who perished during the deadly August 2, 1968 earthquake that hit Manila. Two hundred and sixty people died during the collapse of the 6-story Ruby Tower, located near the corner of Teodora Alonso and Doroteo Jose streets in Sta. Cruz, Manila. The entire building, save for a portion of the first and second floors at its northern end, was destroyed. Allegations of poor design and construction, as well as use of low-quality building materials, arose.
They all perished inside the collapsed tower. Witnesses said the condominium fell like a house of cards. Whole families, women, and many little children perished. For several days, rescuers can still hear voices coming from inside the rubble asking for help.
The history of the Ruby Tower disaster is sculpted in this marble memorial.
This last photo courtesy of Phivolcs.dost.gov.ph
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