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Philippine Police Probe Deaths of Influencer Gina Lima and Partner Three Days Apart

Investigators await toxicology to clarify Gina Lima's death, with Iván Ronquillo's case classed as a probable suicide.

Overview

  • Gina Lima, 23, was found unresponsive on November 16 in Quezon City and was pronounced dead at a hospital.
  • A preliminary report noted non‑fatal external injuries, fluid in the lungs, and cardiac congestion, with cause of death pending toxicology and histopathology.
  • Police seized medications and marijuana at the location where she was found, though reports differ on whether it was a hotel or her residence.
  • Iván César Ronquillo, 24, was discovered dead on November 19 at his home, with police treating it as a likely suicide by hanging, and authorities say he was not a suspect in Gina's death.
  • A short video showing Ronquillo grieving beside Gina's body has circulated online, raising privacy concerns as his family reports he faced social media harassment before his death.