BUTUAN CITY — A newborn baby boy was found abandoned behind a house near a pigpen in Purok 5, Barangay Maug, Butuan City, shortly after midnight on Tuesday, October 13, prompting residents to seek immediate assistance from neighbors and barangay officials.
The infant was discovered after the homeowner, 69-year-old Solpecio Catarman, and his household heard the cries of a baby coming from the rear portion of their property.
According to the account provided, Catarman and his family were startled by the unusual sound. They immediately checked the area behind their house, near their pigpen, where they discovered the newborn boy.
Recognizing the infant’s urgent need for care and protection, the household promptly sought help from their neighbors and barangay officials.
The baby was subsequently brought to the Butuan Medical Center (BMC), where he was reported to be safe and receiving medical attention.
Authorities are continuing their investigation to establish who left the newborn at the location and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As of the latest available information, no details had been provided regarding the identity of the person responsible or the specific circumstances that led to the infant being left behind.
The incident has raised concerns about the newborn’s safety and the circumstances surrounding his abandonment. Further information from authorities may help clarify the case and determine the appropriate measures for the child’s protection and welfare.
The infant’s current medical condition beyond the initial report that he was safe, as well as any possible legal action against the person responsible, has not yet been disclosed.