Man stabbed after argument during drinking session

A heated argument during a drinking session led to the stabbing of a 29-year-old man in Barangay New Cuyo, Roxas, Palawan, on September 8, at around 11:49 p.m., the police reported.

The victim, Efren Rogales, a resident of the area, was reportedly trying to settle the dispute when the suspect, identified only as “Banjo,” 23, suddenly drew a knife and stabbed him in the stomach before fleeing the scene.

Rogales was rushed to Roxas Medicare Hospital for initial treatment and later transferred to Ospital ng Palawan in Puerto Princesa City for further medical attention.

Police are continuing their search for the suspect, who remains at large.