KABACAN, COTABATO – September 14, 2025 — A heart-wrenching tragedy struck a quiet community in Sitio Malabuaya, Barangay Kayaga, Kabacan, Cotabato, after two newborn twin boys were found lifeless and abandoned this morning.
Residents discovered the infants wrapped in a blanket and left behind a house in Purok Tamlang. Shock and grief immediately rippled through the neighborhood as news of the discovery spread.
According to the Kabacan Municipal Police Station, initial investigations confirmed that the babies were newly born. Authorities are now conducting a thorough probe to identify those responsible for abandoning the twins in such a cruel and inhumane manner.
The incident has sparked outrage and sorrow both locally and online, with community members expressing disbelief and anger. “There are couples who pray every day just to be blessed with a child, while others throw away babies as if they were garbage,” lamented one resident.
Police have appealed to the public for information that may lead to the identification of the mother or those involved. Meanwhile, local leaders and child protection advocates are calling for stronger measures to prevent similar cases, stressing the importance of accessible healthcare, maternal support, and education on responsible parenthood.
The tragedy of the abandoned twins is a grim reminder of the silent crises facing vulnerable infants in the country. As investigations continue, the community mourns the loss of two innocent lives that never had the chance to begin.