TACLOBAN CITY – Two children were killed while their mother was wounded when the woman’s live-in partner hacked them due to alleged jealousy in Sitio Cayag-ang, Barangay San Pedro, Albuera, Leyte, on Tuesday, June 10.
The victims, a four-year-old girl and a seven-year-old boy, were reportedly sleeping inside their house when a heated argument ensued between their mother and the suspect.
The suspect got a long-bladed weapon called “sundang” and hacked the mother and her children in the body.
The suspect fled and the victims were taken to a hospital in Ormoc City.
The four-year-old girl was declared dead on arrival, while her brother died while being treated.
Their mother is recovering after being treated of hack wounds.
Police are pursuing the suspect. (Marie Tonette Marticio)
