A Chinese national bodyguard was arrested after he stabbed a fellow Chinese who is a Human Resources manager in Barangay Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
The suspect, Liangqi Zou, 28, is facing attempted murder charges. He was from Liaoning, China, and a resident of Lot 5 Block 2 Crisostomo Ibarra Street, Rizal Village, Barangay Alabang, Muntinlupa City.
The victim, Yihao Bu, 26, was brought to Asian Hospital for treatment. He was from Yunnan, China, and was the HR manager of Intercomp Company.
According to the report of Muntinlupa City Police Station, the incident occurred at around 9 pm inside the victim and the suspect’s house.
While the victim was inside his room, the suspect approached him, but the victim ignored him. The suspect got angry, and the two argued.
The Chinese bodyguard pulled out a knife and tried to stab the victim in the chest, but he immediately used his left hand to defend himself, and that is where he got stabbed.
Other colleagues were able to stop the incident until the victim was rushed to the hospital.
The suspect was with those who brought the victim to the hospital but the witness Ma. Fe De Ocampo, 40, Chinese translator, told the police what happened, which resulted in the suspect’s arrest.
Police also recovered the jungle knife used by the suspect.
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Roque announced this following Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon’s comment that the government could no longer enforce curfews and ban mass gatherings since the Bayanihan Act has expired.
Roque reiterated that the ordinances issued by local government units regarding curfews are still effective.
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo also said Drilon’s statement was dangerous and encouraged citizens to disturb and destroy the country’s peace.
“Senator Drilon’s comments with respect thereto, and with due respect to him, are not only misplaced but it dangerously encourages citizens to engage in acts detrimental to the safety and security of the populace, as well as the peace and order of the nation,” said Panelo.