LEGAZPI CITY, Albay - A 21-year-old man allegedly stabbed his mother and sister to death in Purok 3, Barangay San Jose, Malilipot town, Albay province on Tuesday morning, Dec. 30, Rizal Day.
Police Lt. Col. Malu Calubaquib, spokesperson of the Police Regional Office-5, identified the victims as a 50-year-old woman and her 27-year-old daughter.
Initial investigation said the suspect allegedly stabbed his mother and sister for no apparent reason at around 7:15 a.m.
Calubaquib said the suspect was confined in mental health treatment facility in Tabaco City, Albay.
She said the suspect, after committing the crime, reportedly told his cousin “Pinahingaloan ko na si Mama” (“I let Mama rest”) before fleeing onboard a motorcycle.
Police are conducting a manhunt operation and follow-up investigation