27-year-old man in Isabela ends life; debts and farm losses believed to be the cause

Santiago City, Isabela – A 27-year-old farmer in Santiago City, Isabela, ended his life on Saturday, November 22, 2025, with initial investigations indicating that he had been struggling with overwhelming personal problems.

According to a police report obtained by XFM-Santiago, the victim’s grandmother saw him holding a bolo before the incident occurred. When she asked what he intended to do with it, he did not respond and suddenly cut himself in the neck.

In shock, the grandmother called for help. Relatives placed the victim in a tricycle and rushed him to a nearby medical facility. However, police said he further injured himself when he saw a metal saw blade while being transported.

Upon arrival at the hospital, the man was declared dead by the attending physician despite efforts to save him.

During the investigation, relatives told police that he had been dealing with personal issues. They shared that he was also burdened with debts and distressed over damage to his farm caused by recent typhoons.

They added that he had been drinking heavily in the days leading up to the incident. The family believes these challenges may have contributed to his tragic decision.

As of this writing, police are continuing their investigation to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.