CEBU CITY, Philippines — A 64-year-old man was injured after he was hacked by his 62-year-old youthful brother out of jealousy in Sitio Maypis, Barangay Captain Claudio, Toledo Metropolis, on Monday, July 14, 2025.
The sufferer was recognized as Ben Alegado, a widower and farmer, and a resident of the realm. The suspect was recognized as Pantaleon Alegado, the youthful brother of the sufferer.
Based on the investigation by the Toledo Metropolis Police Station, jealousy was the motive behind the assault.
Additional investigation revealed that the suspect’s former lover, alias Maria, had arrived of their space from Manila.
The suspect was reportedly drunk after a ingesting spree together with his brother, relations, and Maria’s buddies.
He allegedly turned jealous and indignant upon seeing his former lover sitting beside the sufferer. This led the suspect to confront his brother, seize a bolo, and hack him on the pinnacle and arms.
After the incident, the suspect instantly fled however was arrested throughout a sizzling pursuit operation by the Toledo Metropolis Police Station. The sufferer was rushed to the closest hospital.
Authorities additionally recovered the bolo used within the assault.
Nonetheless, in keeping with the newest replace from the Toledo Metropolis Police Station, the sufferer is now not fascinated by submitting fees in opposition to his youthful brother.
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