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NBI: Farmers' deaths in Nueva Ecija unrelated to low palay prices
NBI: Farmers' deaths in Nueva Ecija unrelated to low palay prices
Karen De Guzman,
ABS-CBN News
Published Mar 28, 2025 05:25 PM PHT
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Updated Mar 28, 2025 06:31 PM PHT
MANILA — The National Bureau of Investigation has dismissed reports linking the deaths of two farmers in Nueva Ecija to the declining prices of palay, stating that other factors were behind the tragic incidents.
MANILA — The National Bureau of Investigation has dismissed reports linking the deaths of two farmers in Nueva Ecija to the declining prices of palay, stating that other factors were behind the tragic incidents.
The NBI investigation revealed that contrary to claims circulating on social media, no suicide occurred in Talavera.
The NBI investigation revealed that contrary to claims circulating on social media, no suicide occurred in Talavera.
The deaths took place in Guimba, where two confirmed suicides of farmers were reported on March 12 and March 18, 2025.
The deaths took place in Guimba, where two confirmed suicides of farmers were reported on March 12 and March 18, 2025.
“‘Yung una, according doon sa asawa ay may sakit ‘yung asawa niya. Nahihirapan na at lagi niyang sinasabi na gusto na niyang tapusin ang buhay niya,” NBI Director Jaime Santiago said.
“‘Yung una, according doon sa asawa ay may sakit ‘yung asawa niya. Nahihirapan na at lagi niyang sinasabi na gusto na niyang tapusin ang buhay niya,” NBI Director Jaime Santiago said.
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(The first one, according to their widow, was sick and was having a hard time coping. He allegedly frequently said he wanted to end his own life)
(The first one, according to their widow, was sick and was having a hard time coping. He allegedly frequently said he wanted to end his own life)
The widow of the first victim also clarified that her husband is farmworker and was not directly affected by the low prices of palay.
The widow of the first victim also clarified that her husband is farmworker and was not directly affected by the low prices of palay.
The second victim, also a farm worker in Guimba, took his own life due to personal reasons, the NBI said.
The second victim, also a farm worker in Guimba, took his own life due to personal reasons, the NBI said.
“Nakausap ‘yung mga kamag-anak, iniwan ng asawa. ‘Yung asawa ay sumama sa ibang lalaki. Masama ang loob ng tao,” Santiago said.
“Nakausap ‘yung mga kamag-anak, iniwan ng asawa. ‘Yung asawa ay sumama sa ibang lalaki. Masama ang loob ng tao,” Santiago said.
(We talked to a relative and what happened was his wife left him)
(We talked to a relative and what happened was his wife left him)
The NBI traced the spread of misinformation to a local election candidate, who reportedly used the incidents to gain political leverage ahead of the upcoming elections in Guimba.
The NBI traced the spread of misinformation to a local election candidate, who reportedly used the incidents to gain political leverage ahead of the upcoming elections in Guimba.
“Pinag-aaralan namin kung meron ba siyang liability (We are looking into whether he is liable for anything),” Santiago said.
“Pinag-aaralan namin kung meron ba siyang liability (We are looking into whether he is liable for anything),” Santiago said.
The NBI also clarified there were no suicides in the town of Talavera but confirmed such an incident took place in Licab earler.
The NBI also clarified there were no suicides in the town of Talavera but confirmed such an incident took place in Licab earler.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) requested the NBI’s assistance to investigate the rumors that had sparked widespread concern.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) requested the NBI’s assistance to investigate the rumors that had sparked widespread concern.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
A group in the Philippines is dedicated to addressing those who have suicidal tendencies.
The crisis hotlines of the Natasha Goulbourn Foundation aim to make these individuals feel that someone is ready to listen to them.
These are their hotline numbers:
Information and Crisis Intervention Center: (02) 804-HOPE (4673)0917-558-HOPE (4673) or (632) 211-45500917-852-HOPE (4673) or (632) 964-68760917-842-HOPE (4673) or (632) 964-4084
In Touch Crisis Lines: 0917-572-HOPE or (632) 211-1305(02) 893-7606 (24/7)(02) 893-7603 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm)Globe (63917) 800.1123 or (632) 506.7314Sun (63922) 893.8944 or (632) 346.8776
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