A man is now in serious condition after being hacked by his drunk father in barangay Sacsac, Aloguinsan town Friday afternoon.
The victim was identified as Felix Barangan, 30, a resident of the said place while the suspect was identified as Peregrino Barangan, 53.
PO2 Godofredo Amancio of the Aloguinsan police said that Peregrino got angry after Felix scolded him for coming home drunk at the time.
The two got into an argument and Peregrino grabbed a scythe and hacked his son in different parts of his body.
Neighbors who saw the incident immediately called up the Tuburan police who immediately arrested him a few hours later.
The victim is now in serious condition at the Barili District Hospital. The suspect reportedly said he is in deep regret over his actions. — Flor Z. Perolina/BRP