Manila City Hall, showing its iconic clock tower. (File photo by RYAN LEAGOGO / INQUIRER.net)
MANILA, Philippines — A man caught on video jumping off the third floor of the Manila City Hall has survived, authorities said Wednesday.
According to police, the construction worker just went through an inquest proceeding at the Manila City Hall’s justice building on Wednesday morning when he leaped from a window.
The 33-year-old man ended up with injuries and is currently being treated at the Philippine General Hospital
Police said the construction worker is facing complaints of violating Republic Act 10591 or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act and Article 155 (alarm and scandals) and Article 285 (other light threats) of the Revised Penal Code, and for physical injury.
Manila City spokesperson Princess Abante said in a statement that after emerging from an inquest proceeding, the man suddenly “jumped from a window on the 3rd floor of the Manila City Hall as he was being escorted back to the Police Station where he is detained,” citing a report of the Manila Police District (MPD) Special Mayor Reaction Team (SMART)
Authorities rushed to the man after he fell on the city hall grounds.
MPD’s Public Information Office head Major Philipp Ines said the construction worker is alive and still under medical treatment as of this posting. He also said that the two police officers who accompanied the man during the inquest have been relieved from their posts and may face administrative complaints.
“Investigation is ongoing and if there are lapses seen on their part, administrative charges could be filed against them,” Ines told reporters.
If you or someone you know needs help, the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) crisis hotlines can be reached at 1553 (Luzon-wide landline toll free), 0917-899-USAP (8727), 0966-351-4518, and 0908-639-2672. (https://doh.gov.ph/NCMH-Crisis-Hotline)
You may also call Hopeline PH: 0917-5584673, 0918-8734673, 88044673 or visit ngf-mindstrong.org and its Facebook account: Hopeline PH.
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