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Man abandoned by family kills self

A man who was reportedly abandoned by his wife and children was found dead in an apparent suicide Tuesday morning, according to a police report. Police Officer 3 Modestino Juanson of the Quezon City Police District identified the victim as Edward Rosas, 27, a tricycle driver and resident of Bougainvillea Street in Barangay (village) Pasong Putik, Quezon City. Juanson said the victim, who lives by himself, was already dead when he was found around 7:30 a.m. Tuesday by his sister. Juanson said that the victim’s sister often checked on him because he became depressed after his family left him. Rosas’ body was found hanging from a wooden beam on the ceiling of his house. There was a rope looped around his neck, according to a police report. His sister told the police she last saw her brother alive at around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. She also said that the victim had a few drinks with neighbors during which he told them he missed his family. “He also said that he was concerned about his children,” she added.—Nancy C. Carvajal

Ferrer; 59

Edna Saulog Ferrer, 59, passed away on January 8. She is survived by her daughter Kathleen Cate and her brothers and sisters. Her remains lie at Dulce Funeral Homes on Abad Santos Avenue in Tondo, Manila. Interment is on Thursday, January 12, at 1 p.m. at Eden Eternal Garden in Imus, Cavite.

If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please reach out to the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH). Their crisis hotlines are available at 1553 (Luzon-wide landline toll-free), 0917-899-USAP (8727), 0966-351-4518, and 0908-639-2672. For more information, visit their website: (https://doh.gov.ph/NCMH-Crisis-Hotline)

Alternatively, you can contact Hopeline PH at the following numbers: 0917-5584673, 0918-8734673, 88044673. Additional resources are available at ngf-mindstrong.org, or connect with them on Facebook at Hopeline PH.