Fisherman killed while sleeping after argument in Eastern Samar
A fisherman identified as Rod was fatally stabbed by his drinking companion Lito while asleep in Barangay Binogawan, San Policarpo, Eastern Samar on Saturday afternoon.
Police say the 61-year-old farmer Lito, also a widower, attacked Rod after a heated dispute and stabbed him around 4 p.m. in the rural barangay. The victim, a local fisherman, was found dead while sleeping. Authorities arrested Lito at his home shortly after the incident. The San Policarpo Municipal Police Station provided the details of the case.
Why it matters
The case highlights domestic violence risks and law-enforcement response in rural Philippines.
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