Man hangs self, asks partner to take care of dog

A 42-year-old man has committed suicide in Quezon City by hanging himself after his live-in partner left him, police reported yesterday.

But Enrique Salcena, of Pioponco St., Brgy. San Antonio, Roosevelt, did not forget his dog and even left a suicide note to his former partner asking her to take good care of his pet.

"Mama, hindi mo na ako mayayakap. P.S. alagaan mo ang aso natin (You can’t hug me anymore. Please take care of our dog)," the suicide letter reportedly stated.

According to police, Salcena’s body and the suicide note were discovered around 5:30 a.m. yesterday.

Salcena’s cadaver was brought to the PNP Crime Laboratory for autopsy. — Katherine Adraneda