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QCPD continues probe on freelance models's death, releases chronology of events

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Jeff Caparas

ABS-CBN News

<div>On Wednesday, police reported that the ex-boyfriend of Gina Lima has been found dead. </div><div> </div><div> </div>QUEZON CITY (2nd UPDATE)  — The Quezon City Police District–Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit (QCPD-CIDU) is continuing its investigation into the sudden death of a freelance model who was declared dead on arrival at the Quezon City General Hospital on Sunday, November 16According to QCPD CIDU chief PLt. Col. Edison Ouano, the victim identified as Gina Lima and her ex-boyfriend had been drinking together at the woman’s condominium on November 15.The next morning, November 16 at around 8:00 a.m., they went together to the man’s residence.“Natulog sila ng mga 12:00 ng tanghali. Tapos pagkagising ng ex-boyfriend, mga 8:00 ng gabi… pero unresponsive na,” Ouano said. <div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/11/17/freelance-model-dead-on-arrival-in-qc-hospital-2041">Freelance model dead on arrival in QC hospital</a></div>The ex-boyfriend immediately called his father, and they rushed Lima to the Quezon City General Hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival.Friends of the victim went to the hospital shortly after learning the news. They later reported the incident to Police Station 1, prompting officers to respond immediately.There was also an alleged confrontation between the victim’s friends and the ex-boyfriend at the hospital.“’Yun ang allegation ng ex-boyfriend kasi may kalmot siya rito… Pero nagpa-medical na rin sila,” said Ouano.Videos were reportedly posted on social media showing parts of the confrontation.“May nag-send ng video… at sabi ng abogado ng ex-boyfriend ay gagamitin daw nila laban sa mga nagbugbog,” Ouano said.When the case was endorsed to CIDU, investigators requested Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) to process the man&#x27;s residence.Initial findings revealed no signs of strangulation, smothering, or physical assault inside the room.“Initially, wala namang nakitang ganoong pasa… wala talagang nakita na foul play or commotion man lang,” Ouano said.Because of this, police did not classify the ex-boyfriend as a suspect and did not take his statement under custodial investigation.Two siblings of the victim arrived from Mindanao and have already given their statements to investigators. Further action, however, will depend on the autopsy being conducted by the PNP Forensic Group at Camp Crame.“Kung makita doon na may foul play, maghahanap ang CIDU ng suspect kung sino ang responsible… possible ay homicide,” said Ouano.If the autopsy shows no foul play and indicates a natural cause of death, police said the case may be closed.As of 2:47 p.m., Ouano confirmed that the Lima&#x27;s remains were already with forensic experts for examination, with results expected either later in the day or the following morning.Ouano reiterated that the investigation remains open and will be guided by forensic findings.On Wednesday, police reported that the ex-boyfriend of Lima has been found dead. La Loma Police Station confirmed that the man was rushed to a hospital but doctors were unable to revive him. —With a report from Karen de Guzman, ABS-CBN News<div> </div>

The Quezon City Police District–Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit (QCPD-CIDU) is continuing its investigation into the sudden death of a freelance model who was declared dead on arrival at the Quezon City General Hospital on Sunday, November 16.

The Quezon City Police District–Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit (QCPD-CIDU) is continuing its investigation into the sudden death of a freelance model who was declared dead on arrival at the Quezon City General Hospital on Sunday, November 16.

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QCPD continues probe on freelance model Gina Lima's death

Jeff Caparas,

ABS-CBN News

Published November 18, 2025 04:44 PM PHT

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Updated November 19, 2025 09:41 AM PHT

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