A 44-year-old male teacher was found dead in Barangay Malayo, Urbiztondo, Pangasinan  after he was allegedly hit in the head with a rock by an 18-year-old man he met up with.

It was initially thought to be an accident but police investigation, with the help of witnesses, reportedly revealed signs of foul play. It was found that the victim was allegedly struck with a rock.

According to police, before the crime was committed, the victim met with the suspect.

"Bale may kasama siya, nakaipag-inuman — nagkaroon kami ng follow-up, na-identify naman sila at nagbigay ng kaukulang salaysay… lumabas na ganyan ang nangyari," PMaj. Rommel Sembrano, chief of the Urbiztondo Police Station, said.

The victim's family is crying for justice.

"Pinatay nila, grabe ang ginawa sa kanya. Nabasag ang ulo, pati dito pa, nabugbog sa mukha, talagang itim ang mukha niya," his sibling said.

"Masakit, kumbaga. Hindi kami madalas magkita dahil malayo kami sa isat-isa. Hindi bale kung namatay siya sa sakit, [pero] hindi [sa] brutal," they added.

The remains of the victim now lie at the family home in Barangay Lasip, Calasiao, Pangasinan.

The victim left behind his wife and a child.