Man hacks father over family feud in Quezon province

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LUCENA CITY — A 55-year-old man was wounded on Sunday, April 7, after his son hacked him in Unisan town in Quezon province over a family feud, the police said.

The Unisan police reported that Rogelio Apostol, and his son, “Romelito,” 34, were having a drink around 10:30 p.m. inside the nipa hut of the later in Barangay Tubas.

Suddenly, a heated argument ensued, prompting Romelito to grab a bolo and repeatedly hack his father before escaping, investigators said.

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Rogelio suffered serious injuries and was rushed to a hospital in the town proper for treatment. He is still confined but is now in stable condition.

The police later arrested his son, detained and will face criminal charges.

“Family quarrel” between the two triggered the hacking incident, the police said, but did not elaborate. INQ