Dog injured after man in rampage repeatedly assaulted it in Manila

• A 26-year-old man in Punta, Santa Ana, Manila, allegedly attacked a dog with a blunt object after a heated altercation with his relatives; the incident was partially caught on CCTV and witnessed by the dog's owner
• The suspect, said to have a history of public disturbances and suspected drug involvement, did not resist arrest and admitted to the violent act, which left the dog convulsing and possibly with body and head fractures
• Barangay officials confirmed the suspect's prior behavioral issues, with village watchmen immediately apprehending him after the assault; the weapon used was also recovered
• The dog's owner plans to file formal charges under the Philippine Animal Welfare Act of 2013, determined to seek justice and accountability for what she described as a senseless and cruel attack

A shocking incident of animal cruelty has surfaced in Punta, Santa Ana, Manila, where an unidentified man, appearing to have run amok, violently attacked a dog with a blunt object on Sunday.

The distressing assault was witnessed by the dog's owner, who has since vowed to press charges under animal welfare laws.

The egregious act, reported by EJ Gomez on GTV News' Balitanghali, occurred after the 26-year-old suspect reportedly got into an altercation with several relatives.

Barangay official Fernando Mercado, a councilor from Barangay 900, explained that the dog became the unfortunate target of the suspect's rage.

"He first had an argument with his father. He was in a frenzy, then he turned on his cousin. After hitting his cousin, he then turned on the dog. So, he hit the dog. The dog was hurt, it was writhing, it was crying," Mercado detailed.

CCTV footage captured a segment of the chaotic scene, showing the suspect aggressively approaching his male cousin, who was standing outside a nearby store.

Although subsequent actions where the dog was repeatedly struck were not visible on camera, witnesses corroborated the continued assault.

According to Jhun Katigbak, Executive Officer of Barangay 900, the dog was seen "convulsing" after the attack.

"When we saw the dog in that state, appearing unconscious, the village watchmen immediately arrested the suspect," Katigbak stated.

Mercado confirmed that the suspect did not resist arrest and admitted to the act. The weapon used in the assault, a blunt object, was recovered from the suspect.

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 a previous report by KAMI, a family of three was mercilessly shot and killed inside their store in Barangay Mallorca, San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija. Caught by CCTV, three men entered their store, closed the roll-up door, and shot the entire family to death. Before fleeing, one of the suspects even grabbed a bag and a mobile phone from the victim. In a report by Gary De Leon of TV 5's 'Frontline Pilipinas,' the family started getting threats after lending P1-M to one of the residents of their barangay; allegedly using the money for business.

In another viral local report, a 51-year-old public school teacher in Las Piñas City was stabbed multiple times by her own husband. According to the report of EJ Gomez in 'Unang Balita,' the 38-year-old suspect committed the crime inside the school's faculty room. Police authorities said the school has a security guard, but, being a familiar face in the school, the suspect managed to easily get in and out of the school. The suspect said he was there to talk to his wife and settle their misunderstanding, but unfortunately, it led to a big arguement.

Source: KAMI.com.gh