Construction worker killed after workplace dinking spree turns deadly in Iloilo
- Construction worker in San Joaquin, Iloilo fatally stabbed by co-worker after a drinking session
- Victim earlier joked about cutting the rope of the suspect’s hammock, which later snapped, causing the suspect to fall
- Heated argument followed, and the suspect later stabbed the victim in the chest at a nearby store
- Suspect fled after the attack and is now being hunted by police; faces murder charges
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A construction worker was killed after being stabbed by his co-worker during a heated altercation in San Joaquin, Iloilo.
Source: UGC
According to a report by GMA Regional TV on "Balitanghali" Friday, police said the incident stemmed from a drinking session at the workers’ barracks. Witnesses recalled that the suspect was lying on a hammock when the victim made a joke about cutting its rope using a bolo.
“Humiga sa duyan ang suspek nang magbiro ang biktima na puputulin niya ang tali ng duyan gamit ang itak,” the report stated.
However, the joke unexpectedly turned real when the hammock’s rope snapped, causing the suspect to fall. This enraged the suspect, leading to a heated exchange of words with the victim.
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The victim eventually left the barracks and went to drink at a nearby store. But the suspect followed him there and fatally stabbed him in the chest. The victim died from the wound.
After the attack, the suspect fled the scene and remains at large as of this writing. Authorities have launched a manhunt to track him down.
The police confirmed that the suspect will face a murder complaint once apprehended. They also reminded the public about the dangers of excessive drinking and urged workers to settle misunderstandings peacefully instead of resorting to violence.
The tragic incident has shocked the local community, with residents expressing dismay over how a simple joke escalated into a deadly confrontation.
News, photos, or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.
In other news, a 50-year-old man, identified as Anthony Hechanova, was found lifeless inside an abandoned house in Barangay Talanghauan, Cabatuan, Iloilo. According to the Cabatuan Fire Station, the house, reportedly owned by Jonel Dusalem, sustained an estimated ₱7,500 in damage. Hechanova's body was discovered inside after firefighters put out the fire and began clearing operations. A relative helped identify the victim, and his family stated that he had been suffering from a long-term illness. This led to the possibility that he may have intentionally set himself on fire, prompting the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) to request the help of the Scene of the Crime Operation (SOCO) to further investigate.
Meanwhile in news abroad, a Filipino nurse in England was attacked by an elderly couple who hurled racist insults at her. The nurse, Apple Moorhouse, was with her children and parents when the incident happened in a park. The couple mocked her, threw water, and even pulled her hair during the confrontation. Police confirmed the arrest of the man and woman for racially aggravated assault.
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