College student commits suicide

CEBU, Philippines - A 21-year-old college student committed suicide inside his rented apartment in barangay Tungkop, Minglanilla Wednesday midnight.

Paul Anthony Resaba, a first year hotel and restaurant management student who was enrolled in one of the universities in Cebu, was found by his live-in partner, Bebiecile Tago, 20, of barangay Sangat, San Fernando town hanging by the neck.

Resaba reportedly tied a blanket around his neck and tied the other end to the railings of a stairway.

Resaba was taken to the South General Hospital but was declared dead on arrival by a physician.

Police investigation showed that Tago together with her relative, Cecilia Tago, 60, arrived at the apartment. 

As Bebiecile opened the door, they saw Resaba’s body hanging from the stairway.

Bebiecile alleged that prior to the incident, she and Resaba had a minor dispute over personal matters.

On his suicide note, Resaba expressed his love to Bebiecile but added he could no longer bear the ‘pain.’

He had requested for a white casket and ‘If It Means To You a Lot’ be played as his funeral song.

The Resaba family is convinced no foul play involved. – THE FREEMAN