Tension gripped the neighborhood in 1431 San Gregorio Street Paco, Manila on Wednesday night as operatives of the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction Office conducted a breathtaking rescue of Leonard dela Cruz who threatened to jump to death from the top of a building in the area.

Timely response and proper psychological handling by the MDRRO team foiled the fatal suicide attempt of the suspect believed to be under the influence of illegal drugs. (BENJAMIN CUARESMA/IAMIGO/Currentph.com)