10-year-old boy stabbed 22 times, survives

A 10-year-old boy is fighting for his life at a hospital in Taytay, Rizal after he was stabbed 22 times by an 18-year-old woman.  

In a report by EJ Gomez on Balitanghali, closed circuit television (CCTV) footage showed the female suspect walking casually on Adica Street before assaulting the unsuspecting child.

The incident happened on August 19, 2024 while the child was on his way home from school.

In the CCTV footage, the suspect, armed with a six-inch blade, approached the boy and stabbed him multiple times in the back.

"Bigla na lang nanaksak itong suspek sa isang walang kalaban-labang biktima. Ginamit [niya] yung pwersa niya laban doon sa bata using a bladed weapon, more or less six inches in length," PCol. Felipe B. Maraggun, Provincial Director of Rizal Police Provincial Office (PPO), said.

After the boy collapsed, the suspect paused, glanced around, and stabbed him again.

The child’s mother, who witnessed the attack, rushed to her son’s aid as the woman walked away calmly, pointing at the injured boy to bystanders.

The victim was rushed to the Rizal Provincial Hospital System in Taytay. He sustained wounds in the shoulders and lungs. His left arm was fractured during the assault.

Possible motive

The suspect, who lost her parents at a young age, has been taken into custody by Taytay Police and is facing charges of frustrated murder.

"Iniwan po nila ako simula nung bata pa [ako]," the suspect said.

Initial investigation suggest that the suspect may have been motivated by jealousy. Police are also examining her mental state as she appeared incoherent and confused during questioning.

"Masasabi natin parang wala siya sa sarili. And nung in-interview siya ng aming investigator, ay paiba-iba yung sinasabi at hindi klaro. So there's something about the mindset ng ating suspect," Maraggun said.

Ronald Rosas, the victim's father, still in shock, expressed his grief and anger over the brutal attack on his son.

"Sobrang galit po. Blanko po isip ko... 'yung nakikita mo na ginagawa sa anak mo, parang 'yung tagusan mo sa puso mo —yung kurot na sakit," Rosas said. —GMA Regional TV