A 51-year-old man was stabbed in Valencia City, Bukidnon, after failing to immediately pay a 300-peso debt during a confrontation with the person he owed, police said Sunday.
The incident happened around 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, along Sayre Highway in Purok 7, Barangay Bagontaas, Valencia City.
Police identified the victim as a 51-year-old married harvester and resident of Purok 13 in the same barangay. The suspect, a 54-year-old man, was arrested shortly after the attack.
According to a police report, the victim had just stopped at a gasoline station to refuel his motorcycle when the suspect arrived and demanded payment of the 300-peso debt.
Authorities said the victim was unable to pay at the time and promised to settle the amount the following week. The response reportedly angered the suspect, who then pulled out a knife and stabbed the victim.
The victim attempted to defend himself using a broken round bar, but still sustained wounds to different parts of his body, police said.
The injured man was immediately taken to a medical facility for treatment. Authorities said he is now in stable condition and no longer in danger.
Police launched an operation that led to the suspect’s swift arrest. Officers also recovered a “batangas” knife believed to have been used in the stabbing.
The suspect is currently being held at the Valencia City Police Station and may face appropriate charges in connection with the incident.
Authorities did not provide further details on the extent of the victim’s injuries or the specific case to be filed as the investigation continues.
