Man kills self after best friend’s death

MANILA, Philippines - Apparently deeply saddened by the recent death of his best friend, a 23-year-old man committed suicide at his house in Barangay 16, Pasay City yesterday morning.

Bernard Ramirez was found by his mother, Felina, hanging by a nylon cord tied around his neck in his bedroom at about 7:30 a.m., police said.

Ramirez was reportedly depressed after learning of the death of his best friend, identified only as “Richard,” in Makati City, police said.

Police said Ramirez was last seen alive talking with friends about Richard’s death at about 12:30 a.m.

The victim left a note for his mother and friends and asked for forgiveness for his suicide, according to police.