Intensified mental health programs pushed amid rising suicide cases
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday called on the government to intensify mental health programs amid a rise in cases of suicide in Metro Manila. Gatchalian made the appeal after the National Capital Region Police Office recorded 111 cases of suicide from January 1 to March 23, 2026. READ: Suicide cases in NCR more than double in first 3 months of 2026 — NCRPO The figure is almost thrice the 38 cases recorded in the same period last year. “Sa gitna ng patuloy na pagdami ng mga kaso ng suicide sa bansa, mahalagang patatagin natin ang mga programang […]...Keep on reading: Intensified mental health programs pushed amid rising suicide cases
