Suicide: Probe ongoing on patient killed after falling from hospital building

Morexette Marie Erram 04/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Authorities are investigating the death of a patient who died from an apparent suicide after jumping from one of the buildings of a government hospital on Thursday, April 11. Police in Cebu City…

Friends remember last moments with Niña Arpon

Futch Anthony Inso, Niña Mae C. Oliverio, Paul Lauro 02/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — After the missing 19-year-old Niña Fuentes Arpon was found lifeless on Tuesday, February 27, people close to her could not help but mourn over her passing. She was found floating in the Mactan…

79-year-old man kills wife, 2 adult children in murder-suicide

INQUIRER.net US Bureau 02/04/2024

LOS ANGELES – The Medical Examiner’s office has released the names of two men and two women who were shot to death in a Granada Hills home in a murder-suicide. Police said the older man was the…

Toledo City robbery suspect tries to commit suicide

Futch Anthony Inso 01/13/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Patrolman Jaymar Exequiel, who was accused of robbing the Lamac Multipurpose Cooperative in Sitio Luray II, Toledo City, tried to commit suicide while inside his detention cell at the Toledo City Police Station…

Police investigating death of teenager in Naga boardwalk

Futch Anthony Inso 01/11/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Police in the City of Naga in Cebu are investigating the death of a teenager who allegedly jumped off from the famous boardwalk on Wednesday afternoon, January 10, 2024. The victim’s name is being withheld…

Death of mother in Cebu City: Suicide or foul play?

Emmariel Ares 01/03/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City police are investigating whether the death of an 18-year-old mother inside their house in Cebu City on New Year’s Eve was a case of suicide or foul play. Angela Arcilla, who…

Japan kabuki actor Ennosuke Ichikawa convicted for helping parents die by suicide

Agence France Presse 11/17/2023

TOKYO—One of Japan’s best-known kabuki actors was convicted on Friday, Nov. 17, and given a suspended prison sentence for helping his parents die by suicide, in a case that sent shock waves through the traditional arts scene.…

Five simple ways to help prevent suicide in our midst today

Immae Lachica 09/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—  The World Health Organization reports that there are more than 700,000 suicides recorded per year worldwide. A staggering number that can be lessened if we link with each other in fighting against suicide. This…

Man sustains gunshot wound to the head after allegedly playing Russian Roulette in Cebu City

Emmariel Ares and Paul Lauro 08/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A man playing a game of Russian Roulette is said to have shot himself in the head in Sitio Lupa, Barangay Basak, San Nicolas, Cebu City early Wednesday morning, August 30, 2023. Police…

MRT-3 operations paused after passenger allegedly jumps onto tracks

Jean Mangaluz 04/13/2023

MANILA, Philippines (Updated) — The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) on Wednesday suspended operations between Shaw Boulevard Station and Taft Avenue Station after a female passenger allegedly leaped onto the southbound tracks. According to a statement…

School bullies: Unbearable scourge to Filipino families

Jake J. Maderazo - @inquirerdotnet 02/14/2023

The world survey that our country was number one among 70 countries in bullying is both alarming and worrisome. This finding came from an undated report from the Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) also used by…

Seek help if you are suffering from depression – Cabahug

Mary Rose Sagarino 01/26/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines – An official in Mandaue City is encouraging individuals who have problems or suffering from depression to seek help and contact the Mandaue City Health Office. Karlo Cabahug, assistant department head of the City…

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