Mother Allegedly Kills Two Young Children in Davao de Oro Tragedy
A devastating incident has shaken the community of Purok 5, Barangay Magsaysay, in Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, where two young siblings were allegedly killed by their own mother on February 17, 2026. The victims, identified as a 3-year-old boy and a 7-month-old girl, lost their lives in what authorities describe as a crime driven by severe financial and emotional distress.
Details of the Heartbreaking Incident
According to reports from the Nabunturan Municipal Police Station, the mother, known by the alias Neneng and aged 28, is accused of stabbing her two children before also injuring her own neck. The children's father was not present at the time, as he was working as a mechanic in General Santos City, leaving the family alone during this tragic event.
PCapt. Jusibelle Abellon, spokesperson for the Davao de Oro Provincial Police Office, revealed that the couple had engaged in an argument prior to the father departing for work, setting the stage for the subsequent violence. This conflict highlights the mounting pressures that may have contributed to the mother's alleged actions.
Motives Behind the Crime
In a chilling admission, Neneng confessed to her cousin that she was responsible for the deaths of her children. When questioned about her reasons, her aunt explained that Neneng had been overwhelmed by personal and financial problems. The aunt recounted Neneng's words: "She said, 'The problems are too much. I was worried because I no longer had milk [for my child]… My child was still slow to eat. I couldn't understand. That's why I killed my children. We would all go together.'"
This statement underscores the deep despair and mental anguish that Neneng experienced, pointing to issues such as lack of resources for basic needs like infant formula and the stress of caring for young children under difficult circumstances.
Ongoing Investigation and Medical Care
Following the incident, Neneng was taken to the Davao de Oro Provincial Hospital-Montevista, where she is currently receiving medical treatment for her injuries. Police authorities continue to investigate the case thoroughly to uncover all details and confirm the exact motive behind this horrific crime.
The tragedy has sparked conversations about mental health support and financial assistance for struggling families in the region, emphasizing the need for community resources to prevent such incidents in the future.
