METROBRIEFS

Boy drowns in river

Going for a dip in a river in Tondo, Manila, turned out to be fatal for a 13-year-old boy whose body was found Wednesday morning, hours after he disappeared. Justine Adriano, a resident of Nanahaw Street in Balut, Tondo, was discovered floating in the Bukid River near a pumping station. Senior Police Officer 2 Bernard Cayabyab of the Manila Police District homicide section said the boy was last seen alive at around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday after he and his family went for a swim. Adriano, however, ended up being swept away by the strong current. Jaymee T. Gamil

St. Scho fun run set

St. Scholastica’s Academy Marikina is pleased to announce SCHOlaRUN 2, a fundraising fun run at 5 a.m. on May 6 featuring the 3K, 5K and 10K  events, including a 500m fun run for kids. All proceeds will go to the alumnae association’s scholarship fund to support poor but deserving students. Those who are interested may register at St. Scholastica’s Academy in  Marikina City, Marikina Kumon Centers and Simple Pleasure. For more information, check the  SCHOlaRUN 2 Facebook Event for more details or call 09216659999.