Septuagenarian man found dead in Pasig

MANILA, Philippines - A septuagenarian man was found dead in Pasig City yesterday.

Police identified the fatality as Paquito del Rosario, 76.

He was discovered lifeless inside his house on Dr. Pilapil street, Barangay San Miguel at around 10 a.m. by his neighbor.

The neighbor told police investigators that he saw Del Rosario slumped on the floor, prompting him to seek the help of barangay officials.

Case officer PO3 Al Alvarez said Del Rosario complained to his neighbors of difficulty in breathing prior to his death.

Del Rosario’s body was brought to the Philippine National Police crime laboratory for autopsy.