By I. Inojales | 12:20 PM August 24, 2026
DAGOHOY, Bohol — A woman is in critical condition after she was allegedly stabbed by her neighbor following an argument over a pet dog in Barangay La Esperanza, Dagohoy, Bohol, on Sunday evening, August 23, 2026.
According to PSSg. Jupiter Timbal of the Dagohoy Police Station, the stabbing occurred shortly after 6 p.m.
Police said the suspect was intoxicated and was on his way home when he passed by the victim’s house. Upon seeing the woman, he confronted her and accused her of poisoning his pet dog.
The suspect allegedly believed that the dog had eaten chicken eggs belonging to the victim, which reportedly led to the dispute.
The argument escalated until the suspect allegedly stabbed the woman using a knife reportedly used for slaughtering pigs.
The victim sustained a stab wound to the abdomen, which affected her liver. She was rushed for medical treatment and remains in critical condition.
The suspect surrendered to responding police officers following the incident.
The Dagohoy Police Station said appropriate charges are being prepared against the suspect.
