VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — A 27-year-old man sustained multiple hack wounds to the head after he was allegedly attacked with a machete by his 81-year-old drinking companion during a heated argument in Barangay Upper Lilingayon, Valencia City, on Thursday night, October 22, 2026.
The victim, identified only as alias Jerson, a resident of Barangay Kawayan, Lantapan, Bukidnon, was rushed to a nearby hospital for medical treatment following the incident, which occurred at around 9:15 p.m. at Purok 1.
The suspect, identified as alias Berting, 81, is a resident of Barangay Upper Lilingayon. He reportedly fled the area after the alleged assault and remained at large as police launched a hot pursuit operation.
Drinking session reportedly escalates into violence
Initial police investigation indicated that the victim and the suspect had been drinking at the latter’s residence when their conversation turned into an exchange of harsh words, eventually triggering a heated confrontation.
During the altercation, the suspect allegedly took a machete and struck the victim in the head. Police accounts indicated that the victim suffered multiple hack wounds, with one account stating that he was struck twice.
Despite his injuries, Jerson reportedly managed to escape from the immediate scene and seek help. He was later found injured in a grassy, secluded portion of the area, where he eventually collapsed.
Responding personnel from the Valencia City Rescue Team transported the victim to the nearest hospital for immediate medical attention.
Police pursue fleeing suspect
Following the incident, personnel of the Valencia City Police Station initiated a hot pursuit operation to locate and arrest the suspect. Investigators are also continuing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the confrontation and the alleged attack.
As of the latest available information, the suspect’s whereabouts remained unknown. Authorities have yet to report an arrest.
The case highlights how an argument during a drinking session can escalate into serious violence, leaving one person injured and another facing potential criminal charges. The allegations against the suspect remain subject to police investigation and the appropriate legal process.