A mother and her 12-year-old daughter were found stabbed to death inside their home in Pasilyanan, Barangay Katipunan, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro on November 27, while their 1-year-and-8-month-old child survived the attack.
The infant was discovered outside the house near the restroom area, covered in dirt and blood. Witnesses said the child may have ingested something harmful due to hunger and was immediately brought to a local health facility for treatment.
The victims, Janice Millanes, 32, and her daughter KC, 12, were found lying face down in their bedroom, both covered in blood. Scene investigators confirmed they suffered multiple stab wounds, and SOCO personnel said the attack likely occurred the night before.
Earlier that day, Dave Cebuco, brother of Janice’s live-in partner, went to the house after failing to reach the family. He knocked several times without response and then checked the back portion of the house, noticing the back door was open. He alerted Barangay Tanods, who later discovered the bodies.
Authorities said the police received the initial report through the PNP hotline from Barangay Captain Eulogio Aguilo. Officers led by PCPT Joseph Corea, with investigators and intelligence personnel, proceeded to the scene to verify the information.
Police are still determining the motive and have yet to identify any suspects. Follow-up operations continue as investigators search for leads in the killings of the mother and daughter.
