Man who tried to kill wife charged in court

CEBU, Philippines - Prosecutors charged a man with frustrated parricide before the Regional Trial Court yesterday for allegedly trying to kill his wife during a heated argument last November 30.

The couple’s 17-year-old house help who was with the victim at the time of the incident testified that the suspect, Domingo Abapo, 58, arrived at his wife’s restaurant evening of November 30.

The couple reportedly engaged in a heated argument inside the restaurant when Domingo got irked when Maria told him to leave, as she had an appointment with a friend in barangay Inayawan.

Not liking Maria’s tone, Domingo stabbed his wife several times on her arms and neck.

Tanods came to rescue Maria who was then rushed to the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center for treatment. 

Prosecutors recommended a bail of P200,000 for Domingo’s temporary liberty. —Jasmin R. Uy/JMO