Manila's Building Collapse: A Grim Reminder of the Human Cost of Side Hustles Gone Wrong The recent building collapse in Angeles City, a suburb just outside Manila, has left 19 people feared trapped under the rubble.
The incident is a stark reminder that even in today's gig economy, where side hustles and entrepreneurship are touted as keys to financial freedom, the risks of exploitation and neglect can be deadly.
Construction sites like this one often rely on informal laborers who are driven by desperation rather than choice.