ILOILO CITY — A foreigner allegedly abandoned by his Filipina wife was found dead in Molo District here on Sunday, Nov. 13.
Major Shella Mae Sangrines, spokesperson of the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), said the victim was identified as Oscar Monterrosa.
A caretaker of a boarding house found the 62-year-old El Salvadorian who is an American citizen dead in the room he was renting.
Based on initial investigation by the ICPO-Molo Police Station, Monterrosa was found on the floor beside his bed.
Monterrosa had no injuries or any wounds.
Authorities ruled out foul play or that a crime was committed as money, mobile phones, and other personal belongings were untouched.
Monterrosa has allegedly not paid his rent for almost four months since he was unemployed.
It was also reported to the police that the owner of the boarding house would give the foreigner free meals.
Several years ago, Monterrosa appeared on the "Raffy Tulfo in Action" TV show and accused his estranged Filipina wife of treating him like a “dog” and not as a husband.
Monterrosa also accused her of threatening deportation if he did not clean the house or drive her around.