Man dies after being punched by friend during drinking session in Nueva Vizcaya
- A 32-year-old man died after being punched by a friend during a drinking session in Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya
- Police said the two were drinking in Upper Baan when an argument broke out
- The victim collapsed after being hit on the head and was declared dead on arrival at the hospital
- The suspect was arrested and is facing a h&micide charge but refused to give a statement
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A 32-year-old man died after being punched by his friend during a heated argument at a drinking session in Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya. The incident was reported by GMA Regional TV Balitanghali on Thursday.

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According to the police investigation, the two had been drinking together in Upper Baan when tempers flared. In the middle of the argument, the suspect struck the victim on the head with a punch. The force of the blow caused the victim to collapse and lose consciousness.
The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared dead on arrival by attending physicians.
Authorities immediately arrested the suspect, who is now facing charges of h&micide. Police confirmed that the suspect did not issue any statement regarding the incident.
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Residents in the community expressed shock at the sudden death, describing the two men as long-time friends. Investigators are continuing to piece together the sequence of events leading up to the fatal encounter, including whether alcohol played a major role in escalating the argument.
Police reminded the public about the dangers of excessive drinking and conflicts that often arise during drinking sessions, which have led to numerous violent incidents in the past.
The case will now be forwarded to the prosecutor’s office for appropriate legal proceedings against the suspect.
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