Man arrested for forcing wife to have sex with him

CEBU, Philippines — A wife had his 54-year-old husband arrested after allegedly attempting to force her to have sex with her and for committing an indecent act in front of her in Sitio Motra, Barangay Tisa, Cebu City on August 10, 2026.

The suspect and his wife, whose names were withheld, were both residents of Barangay Tisa.

According to the initial report of Police Station 10 of the Cebu City Police Office, the incident allegedly happened at around 9 p.m. while the victim was sleeping upstairs in their house with her granddaughter.

The victim told police that her husband allegedly woke her up and attempted to remove her pajamas while asking her to have sex with him.

She allegedly refused and tried to go back to sleep. However, the suspect allegedly knelt in front of her while naked and performed an indecent act in front of her.

The victim then reportedly stood and proceeded to a nearby store to eat.

According to the police report, the suspect followed her to the store and allegedly removed her pajamas in front of their neighbors.

The incident prompted the victim, with the assistance of Barangay Public Safety Officers (BPSO) of Barangay Tisa, to bring the suspect to Police Station 10 at around 12:50 p.m.

Police subsequently placed the suspect under temporary custody and informed him of the nature of the offense and his constitutional rights in a language known to and understood by him.

The suspect is facing an alleged violation of Republic Act 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act.

Police said the appropriate complaint is being prepared for filing before the court.

The investigation into the incident remains ongoing. — /IHM (FREEMAN)