21-year-old man dead after romantic dispute sparks Pangasinan riot
- A 21-year-old man died from a chest wound after a drinking session in Urdaneta City turned into a violent brawl on January 24
- The conflict reportedly began when a friend used a girlfriend’s phone to set up a confrontation with a man he was jealous of
- The suspect was arrested for h0micide but was recently released after being allowed to post bail while the investigation continues
- Police recovered a piece of wood from the scene in Barangay Nancamaliran West as they piece together the events of the fatal night
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A late-night social gathering among friends turned into a violent tragedy in Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, after a dispute rooted in romantic jealousy escalated into a fatal brawl.
Source: UGC
The incident, which occurred late Saturday evening, January 24, 2026, resulted in the death of a 21-year-old man who was stabbed during a chaotic physical altercation.
According to investigations conducted by the Urdaneta City Police Station, the victim and a group of friends were holding a drinking session at a residence in Barangay Nancamaliran West.
The atmosphere soured when a friend of the victim allegedly took his own girlfriend’s mobile phone to read incoming messages.
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The situation intensified when a message arrived from another man, someone whom the friend was reportedly jealous of, proposing a meetup.
In a state of agitation, the group decided to confront the individual at a pre-arranged location.
Although the victim reportedly carried a bladed weapon for protection, witnesses stated that a female companion managed to take it away from him before they reached the meeting point.
Upon arriving at the designated area, a "rambulan" or a large-scale physical fight broke out between the group and the other party.
During the heat of the scuffle, the victim was chased and eventually sustained a critical stab wound to his chest.
Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment, the young man was tragically declared dead on arrival by attending physicians.
Urdaneta Police Operations Officer PLt. Richard Matias confirmed that authorities recovered a piece of wood at the crime scene believed to have been used during the assault.
Based on eyewitness accounts, investigators identified a primary suspect who was subsequently apprehended.
The suspect is currently facing a h0micide complaint. However, reports indicate that the individual has since been released from police custody after being granted the right to post bail by the local court.
While the suspect has opted to remain silent and has not yet issued a formal statement, the police are continuing their fact-finding mission to ensure all parties involved in the brawl are held accountable.
The victim's family is reportedly seeking justice as the community reels from the senseless violence triggered by a simple digital exchange.
In other news, operatives located a metallic gray Toyota Fortuner abandoned at a common parking area in Deca Clark Homes, Barangay Margot, before dawn on Saturday. An arrested suspect, identified as a transport driver, reportedly pinpointed the vehicle as the one used to discard the remains of a policewoman and her child. Forensic evidence suggests the SUV was used to move the victims from Quezon City to separate disposal sites in Pulilan, Bulacan, and Victoria, Tarlac. Local police have cordoned off the area in Angeles City to allow the PNP Forensic Group to conduct a detailed laboratory examination of the car's interior.
Still in other news, a 12-year-old Grade 6 pupil, Johneil Beligan, died on Wednesday afternoon after a swimming outing in a river in Barangay Vista Alegre turned tragic. The victim and his classmates reportedly headed to the water after their classes were cut short due to an emergency involving their faculty adviser. Witnesses stated the boy jumped into the river and accidentally collided with a peer, causing a head injury that led him to sink beneath the surface. The Bacolod City local government has pledged burial assistance to the family as DepEd officials prepare a formal report on the circumstances of the early dismissal.
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