Farmer seriously wounded in Roxas City hacking incident

ROXAS CITY, Capiz — A 49-year-old farmer was seriously wounded after he was allegedly attacked with a bolo by his neighbor in Sitio Cogon, Barangay Cabugao, Roxas City, late Saturday night, Oct. 31, 2026.

Police identified the victim as alias Elmer, single and a resident of the barangay.

The suspect was identified as alias CJ, a construction worker of legal age who lives near the victim.

According to the Roxas City Police Station, the incident occurred around 11:50 p.m. while Elmer was preparing to sleep.

The victim reportedly heard someone shouting outside his house and went out to check the disturbance.

Police said the suspect, who appeared to be intoxicated and was carrying a bolo, confronted the victim.

A heated argument followed between the two men.

Members of the victim’s family intervened and tried to stop the confrontation.

However, the suspect allegedly attacked Elmer with the bolo, striking the left side of his back.

The victim’s relatives rushed him to Capiz Emmanuel Hospital for medical treatment.

Despite sustaining a serious wound, Elmer was reported to be in stable condition.

The suspect fled immediately after the attack and remained at large as police launched a manhunt.

Investigators are working to establish the motive behind the attack and locate the suspect.