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— Two persons died after allegedly committing suicide in separate incidents Monday.
Rico (not his real name) of Brgy. Pantalan President Roxas, Capiz allegedly took his life after scolding his son, according to Punong Barangay Kenneth Fabros of Brgy. Pantalan.
Rico’s family believed he ingested poison. He was declared dead at Bailan District Hospital.
Meanwhile, a 38-year-old caretaker of a fighting cock farm in Barangay Sibaguan, Roxas City was found dead Tuesday morning.
Joe (not his real name) was last seen drinking liquor with his co-workers Monday evening.
Police are investigating if Joe indeed committed suicide due to depression as his wife has been away for five years already.
