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Man stabbed to death at wake in Bukidnon
A 50-year-old man was fatally stabbed while attending a card game at a wake in Maramag, Bukidnon on Sunday morning. The incident marks another violent incident during a social gathering in the province.
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A man lost his life after being stabbed twice during a wake in Barangay Panalsalan, Maramag, Bukidnon, on Sunday morning, authorities reported. The victim, 50 years old, was watching a card game when the attack occurred.
Col. Oliver Navales, director of the Bukidnon Police Provincial Office, reported the incident to Police Regional Office-10 Officer-in-Charge Brig. Gen. Aaron Mandia. The stabbing highlighted ongoing safety concerns at social gatherings across the region.
Investigators have begun preliminary work on the case as authorities seek to establish the circumstances leading to the fatal attack. No immediate details were provided regarding the suspected assailant or possible motives.
The incident underscores recurring violence at social events in Bukidnon and the broader Davao region, where provincial law enforcement continues to monitor public safety situations.