40-year-old man fatally stabbed by companion during drinking spree

• A 40-year-old man was killed after being stabbed multiple times by his drinking companion in Barangay Robles, La Castellana
• The suspect, identified as “Argile,” allegedly got triggered after the victim scolded his child.
• The victim was rushed to the Rural Health Unit but was declared dead on arrival
• Police have arrested the suspect, who now faces a h&micide charge

A drinking session ended in tragedy after a 40-year-old man was fatally stabbed by his friend in Purok Riverside, Barangay Robles, La Castellana, Negros Occidental, on Sunday morning, October 5, 2025, Bombo Radyo reported.

Authorities identified the victim as a 40-year-old resident of Hacienda Grande, Barangay Robles, who lived with a partner.

The suspect, known as “Argile,” also 40 and with a live-in partner, resides in Bonifacio Extension within the same barangay.

According to an investigation by the La Castellana Municipal Police Station (MPS), the incident occurred around 5 a.m. while the victim and suspect were drinking outside the latter’s home with another companion.

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Police said the two got into a heated argument caused by a misunderstanding and the influence of alcohol.

The situation escalated when the suspect was allegedly provoked after the victim scolded his child. Enraged, the suspect grabbed a small knife and stabbed the victim several times in different parts of the body.

The victim was rushed to the Rural Health Unit (RHU) but was pronounced dead on arrival. His remains are now at Marafion Funeral Homes for a post-mortem examination.

Following a pursuit operation, police apprehended the suspect, who is now in the custody of La Castellana MPS. Authorities plan to file a h&micide case while waiting for the results of the autopsy.

Investigators also confirmed that neither the suspect nor the victim had any prior criminal records. The police continue to gather evidence to determine the full circumstances of the crime.

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.

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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