A farmer was hacked to death during a drinking spree in Sitio Trencera, Brgy. San Benito, Calatrava, Negros Occidental, 2 a.m. Monday, July 22.
Roberto Pinile, 40, was allegedly hacked by Dionesio Tabanao, 60, of Sitio Trencera after a heated argument in the middle of a drinking session
The victim sustained hack wounds on his head, neck, and chest, and was rushed to the Calatrava Health Office but was declared dead on arrival.
The father of the victim signed the certification of identification and refusal for autopsy.
The police conducted a pursuit operation and arrested the suspect in San Carlos City.*