Tragedy struck a family of four in Taguig City on Christmas day when the father hanged his two young children in their home after his wife, reportedly a call center agent committed suicide on Christmas eve.
Taguig City Police Chief Col. Celso Rodriguez identified the suspect as Aiko Siancunco, 29 of Kamias St., North Signal, Taguig City who hanged three-year-old Akira and Kion, 1 at about 7:30 a.m on Dec. 25.
Rodriguez said prior to the incident, Siancunco’s wife Karina committed suicide in the afternoon of Dec. 24.
Siancunco reportedly suffered depression because he is jobless that led to a rift with his father and siblings and also a cause of conflict with his wife who was supporting the family.
After killing his kids, Siancunco reportedly tried to commit suicide by hanging himself and drinking bleach but the cord reportedly snapped.
He later surrendered to the police.
Rodriguez said the police are investigating if Siancunco is involved in the death of his wife.
He is facing parricide charges.