MANILA, Philippines -- The body of a man, believed to be a victim of summary execution, was found in Manila’s Quiapo district early Friday morning, police said.

The victim was described to be between 25 and 28 years old, about 5'5" to 5'6" in height, of medium built and with "J.R. Sebastian" tattoo on the chest and with a "Sigue-sigue" gang marking on his back, police said.

The body, which bore 29 stab wounds in the chest, hogtied and his face covered with masking tape, was found inside a black garbage bag along Quezon Boulevard underpass in Quiapo, Manila around 5 a.m., police said.

Also found beside the victim's body was a paper written with the words "Kilabot ng Quiapo."

Police said an investigation was ongoing to determine the person or group responsible for and the motive behind the killing.