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Bernandino G. Tacoy is a respected Filipino public servant and the current mayor of Matag-ob, a 5th-class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. Known for his hands-on leadership and commitment to grassroots development, Mayor Tacoy has dedicated his career to improving the lives of Matag-ob’s residents through programs focused on infrastructure, education, agriculture, and social…

POLICE REPORT: Leyteño Man slain by a Drunkard Suspect in Matag-ob town

(via Villaba Leyte News / with reports from Rodel Encenzo Lubiano)

MATAG-OB, LEYTE - A man was slain after stealing his alcoholic drink in the town of Matag-ob, Leyte in an incident that happened last Thursday afternoon (May 18, 2023 at 1:30pm -- Leyte local time). 37 y/o victim was identified as Sonny Boy Esperas, who is a resident of Sitio Curva, Brgy. Mansalip, Matag-ob, Leyte. Meanwhile, the 54 y/o suspect named Wilfredo Diaz, whose also a resident of the aforementioned town and barangay.

Per reports with Villaba Leyte News as according to Matag-ob Municipal Police Station (MMPS), the victim of the suspect was drunk at the house of one Danilo Selvera when suddenly these 2 of them got into an argument and ended up brawling in public.

After being chased within few to several minutes later, the alleged victim was recently found but... Wilfredo chased him, and when he reached him, he was here recklessly with a bolo knife or 'Sundang' in Cebuano dialect. Due to the number of wounds above the head and various parts of their body, Esperas' head was almost cut off to none, which caused to death in an instant.

The suspect immediately surrendered to the local authorities and confessed to the scene of a crime at the MMPS.

PHOTO COURTESY: Matag-ob Municipal Police Station via FB PHOTO BACKGROUND PROVIDED BY: Tegna

SOURCE: *https://www.facebook.com/100067788431362/videos/906541600404512 [Referenced Video News Report via Villaba Leyte News Update] and *https://www.facebook.com/101983575943906/videos/3443705199176203 [Referenced Video News Report via DYTY-FM 93.5mhz's BNFM: Tacloban]

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