A man was injured in a reported stabbing incident at around 11:05 a.m. on August 12, 2026, in Zone 12, El Mundo, Barangay Natumolan, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental.
According to the Tagoloan Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), its rescue personnel responded to a report of a physical assault involving a stabbing incident in the area. Upon arrival, responders found the victim with an approximately three-inch cut wound to the head accompanied by profuse bleeding.
The MDRRMO rescue team immediately provided first aid and emergency medical care at the scene. Responders worked to control the bleeding and stabilize the injured man before transporting him to St. Paul Hospital, identified as the nearest medical facility, for further medical evaluation and treatment.
Separately, an account circulating about the incident alleged that the injured man, identified only as alias “Germino Jr.,” was attacked with a bladed weapon and sustained a wound to the head. The account claimed that the incident involved two brothers-in-law who allegedly became involved in a confrontation following rumors or stories circulating in the community.
However, details regarding the circumstances that led to the reported assault, including the identity of the alleged assailant and the motive behind the incident, have not been independently established based on the information currently available.
The MDRRMO Tagoloan confirmed its response to the incident and the victim’s subsequent transport to the hospital but did not provide details regarding the identity of the person responsible or the circumstances surrounding the reported stabbing.
Authorities are expected to determine the circumstances of the incident as part of the investigation. Further information on the victim’s medical condition and any possible charges was not immediately available.
The incident highlights the importance of immediately seeking emergency assistance following violent incidents, particularly when victims suffer significant bleeding or other potentially serious injuries. The Tagoloan MDRRMO said it remains committed to providing prompt, professional and compassionate emergency medical assistance to residents in need.