A woman in Cebu City has filed a complaint against her husband after she was slapped, bitten, and scratched by him in Sitio Negative, Barangay Carreta, on Sunday, June 7, 2026. The suspect, identified as alias Joel, an e-bike driver from Barangay Ermita, was arrested following the incident.
Incident Details
According to the investigation, the victim, alias Jona, sought help from barangay officials, who accompanied her to the Mabolo Police Station to file a complaint against her husband for physical abuse. The victim stated that her husband attacked her when she confronted him about a debt he owed to another person, for which she was being held responsible. Joel became enraged and punched her on the head and the right side of her face. Jona also claimed she caught Joel about to give money to another woman.
Although the alleged infidelity did not proceed, the suspect was still angered and bit her arm while scratching her neck.
Suspect's Defense
When questioned, Joel denied the accusations but admitted to slapping his wife because of her nagging. He claimed he had been living at his sibling's house for two weeks after being thrown out by his wife, but she continued to follow him and nag him. Joel argued that he loses control when nagged, leading him to hit his wife multiple times.
Suspect's Criminal History
It was also learned that Joel had only been released from prison in 2024 after serving 14 years for robbery with homicide.
Charges Filed
As of now, the victim is determined to have her husband imprisoned. Joel will face charges for violating Republic Act 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children (VAWC) Act.
