Construction Worker Passes Away After Jumping Off Bridge in Cebu For Failing to Pay Debts
CEBU, PHILIPPINES – A poor construction worker jumped off the bridge in Minglanilla, Cebu for failing to pay off his debts.
On Sunday (November 13, 2022), a 45-year-old construction worker identified as Marcelino Balaba jumped off the bridge in Barangay Pakigne in the southern town of Minglanilla, Cebu. The victim was a native of Garcia Hernandez in Bohol Province.
According to Minglanilla Police Station Staff Sergeant Wilfredo Prada, Balaba has been struggling financially. The latter went out to get his salary last Saturday (November 12) to pay off his debts.
However, the latter ended up spending all his money on a drinking spree with his friends later that night, according to his sister Emelia Balaba Mundo. The victim slept inside a jeepney parked near the bridge because he was too drunk to go home.
“When he woke up, his wallet was empty. He wanted to jump off the bridge because he could no longer pay off his debts,” Prada said.
Balaba woke up with an empty wallet and wanted to jump from the bridge but his friends were able to stop him. His friends comforted him and even offered help to pay his debts. The group thought that the latter is calm and okay after the incident.
After a few moments, the construction worker suddenly ran and jumped from the bridge which is estimated to be three stories high. Marcelino landed on the pavement and was rushed to the hospital.
The victim has been declared dead on arrival at the hospital. The police authorities also ruled out foul play in his death.
The social media users expressed their reactions to the post:
What can you say about this incident? Just feel free to leave your comments and reactions to this article.
Thank you for visiting Philippine Trending News (Philnews.ph). You may also follow us on the following social media platforms; Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
