A 50-year-old man was arrested by his mother after she accused him of attempting to kill her inside their home in Banawa, Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City on the morning of Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Suspect Identified as Unemployed Man
The Guadalupe Police Station identified the suspect only by the alias Lolong, 50 years old, unemployed.
According to the investigation, the 71-year-old mother sought help from authorities when her son was carrying a weapon and allegedly threatened to kill her.
Police Respond Quickly
Police immediately responded and arrested Lolong, who was drunk at the time because he had just come from a fiesta.
When questioned, Lolong explained that he was angry at his mother because she suddenly turned on the light when he was about to sleep, startling him due to the sudden brightness.
Suspect Denies Intent to Kill
He argued that he had no intention of killing his mother, as he still loves and respects her.
The suspect added that because his sleep was disturbed, he just sharpened his knife to prepare for gathering wood, not to stab and kill his mother.
Mother's Fear Leads to Arrest
However, due to the mother's panic when she saw her son carrying a knife, she quickly asked for help, resulting in the suspect's arrest. He now faces a possible charge of Attempted Parricide.
