By Felipe V. Celino
The Department of Health has established suicide prevention hotlines in the country. For those who need help, they could call 0917-899-8727 (USAP) and 0917-989-8727 (USAP). Other helplines include that of In Touch Philippines with call crisis lines +63 2 893 7603 (Landline); +63 917 800 1123 (Globe); and +63 922 893 8944 (Sun). The Philippine Red Cross’ 24/7 suicide prevention hotline, toll-free HOPELINE 2919 (for Globe & TM Subscribers) 091 7558 4673 or 8044673.
ROXAS CITY, Capiz – Six suicide cases were recorded in January 2021 in the province of Capiz.
Data from the Capiz Police Provincial Office (CPPO) revealed that all victims were males, four of them 40 years old and below while two were 40 years old and above.
The city of Roxas recorded 3 cases, 1 in Sapian, 1 in President Roxas and 1 in Pilar.
Five of the victims died while admitted to the hospital.
In 2020, Capiz recorded 36 suicide cases.
The CPPO has continued its awareness campaign against committing suicide, saying it is not the answer to any problem.
