Maluso, Basilan — A heated altercation turned fatal when a man was stabbed to death in Barangay Upper Portholland, Maluso, Basilan, around 5:40 p.m. on October 19, 2025.
Police reports revealed that the incident stemmed from a confrontation between two individuals, which quickly escalated into violence. The victim sustained a fatal stab wound to the chest and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the Maluso Rural Health Unit.
Responding personnel from the Maluso Municipal Police Station immediately arrested the suspect at the scene and recovered a 10-inch bladed weapon believed to have been used in the crime. The suspect is currently under police custody as authorities prepare to file a charge of murder under Article 248 of the Revised Penal Code.
The Basilan Police Provincial Office assured the public of its continued commitment to uphold peace and order in the province, stressing that acts of violence will be met with swift and decisive action.