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- Teenager died after attending a concert on the eve of Sinulog Festival
- Teen dies after alleged drug overdose during Sinulog Festival
- She was said to have suffered from drug overdose
- The girl’s boyfriend and friends have been named persons of interest regarding the case
The boyfriend, and friends, of the teenager who died during the Sinulog Festival eve concert are now named as “persons of interest” in a pending case according to ABS-CBN News.
Ashley Abad, allegedly, passed away because of a drug overdose during a concert at the night before the actual Sinulog celebration.
According to Philippine National Police Region 7 director Chief Superintendent Debold Sinas, they are currently searching for the boyfriend, as well as the friends, of the deceased 19-year-old girl.
The death certificate of Abad states that she died because of drug overdose, however the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) suggested to have her body undergo an autopsy.
PDEA Region 7 director Wardley Getalia said that the autopsy helps to show the true cause of death and whether it is really linked to drugs, and if so, the type of drug that was used.
“Marami kasing klase ang tinatawag nating party drugs. Ecstasy ba? Usually ang trend nga ay hinahalo-halo pa iyan sa ibang klase ng drugs.”
On January 19, Abad was said to have collapsed after she attended a concert on the night before Sinulog Festival. She was rushed to the hospital but died immediately.
The uncle of the victim said that his niece’s drink may have been mixed with a party drug.
