Cagayan de Oro student jailed following the heartbreaking death of newborn daughter
- A 20-year-old nursing student was arrested in Cagayan de Oro after his one-month-old daughter was discovered dead in his boarding house
- The suspect allegedly hid the child’s existence from his parents, fearing they would stop his education if they knew he was a father
- The child’s mother alerted police after the suspect took the baby under false pretenses and subsequently cut off all communication
- Police found the infant inside a travel bag at the suspect's residence and have officially filed parricide charges against the young father
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A 20-year-old nursing student is now in police custody following the tragic death of his one-month-old daughter in Cagayan de Oro City.
Source: UGC
Authorities discovered the infant’s remains inside the suspect’s residence in Barangay Cugman after the child’s mother raised the alarm regarding her disappearance.
The Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (COCPO) suggests that the primary motive behind the suspect’s actions was a desperate fear of his parents' reaction.
Investigators revealed that the suspect, who is currently studying nursing, reportedly feared that his family would force him to drop out of school if they discovered he had fathered a child.
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Police confirmed that the suspect's parents were completely unaware of the infant's existence.
The young father had allegedly kept the child a secret to protect his standing as a student, leading to the series of events that ultimately claimed the newborn's life.
The ordeal began when the suspect traveled to Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, to visit the child’s mother.
He reportedly convinced her to let him take the one-month-old girl, claiming he wanted to finally introduce the baby to his parents in the city.
However, the mother became deeply concerned when the suspect suddenly cut off all communication and could no longer be reached via phone or social media.
Sensing something was wrong, she sought immediate assistance from local law enforcement, who tracked the suspect to his boarding house.
Upon arriving at the scene on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, officers found the suspect but were met with a somber discovery.
COCPO Spokesperson Emilita Simon reported that the infant was found inside a blue bag along with several diapers.
Medical responders confirmed the child was already deceased by the time they reached the location.
The suspect was immediately apprehended and brought to the police station for processing. He is now facing formal charges of parricide, a severe criminal offense involving the killing of a direct relative.
The infant’s remains have been turned over to the family as the community mourns the loss of a life cut tragically short by fear and secrecy.
In other news, a 48-year-old resident of Barangay Kaybuto, Tanay, lost his life on February 1 after a persistent disagreement with two neighbors culminated in a violent physical assault. Suspects in the case alleged that the victim had previously intimidated the younger of the two men following a heated argument regarding a motorcycle repair service. Utilizing medical facility surveillance and regional leads, local law enforcement successfully intercepted the fleeing suspects in a neighboring municipality within hours of the incident. Both the father and son have formally admitted to their roles in the attack and are currently being held at the Tanay Municipal Station facing h0micide-related charges.
Still in other news, a midnight excursion in Tabuk City turned fatal when a speeding vehicle plowed into three Filipina healthcare workers, leaving one deceased and her colleagues with debilitating injuries. Saudi investigators have detained a 34-year-old local national after eyewitnesses identified his vehicle as the one that fled the scene following the collision outside a shopping center. The Philippine Migrant Workers’ Office is currently working with the deceased’s family to resolve administrative hurdles regarding an expired benefits membership to ensure she is brought home. While diplomatic efforts for justice continue, one of the survivors is being airlifted to a specialized hospital in Riyadh for intensive surgery to address critical trauma sustained in the crash.
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