CAMP OLA, Albay – A 28-year- old mother allegedly suffering from post-partum depression killed her three young daughters using a bolo inside their house in Basud town, Camarines Norte yesterday morning.
Police Major Malu Calubaquib, spokesperson of Police Regional Office 5 (PRO-5), said that the suspect identified as Joan Magistrado attacked her three daughters — Mitzuki, 5; Zuyen, 1-year-old and 8 months; and Zoe, four-month old – with a bolo.
After hacking the three children, the mother also stabbed herself, Calubaquib said.
The victims and the suspect were rushed to Camarines Norte Provincial Hospital in Daet town, Camarines Norte. The three children were declared on arrival while the suspect was admitted for treatment.
Police were still investigating the incident as of Wednesday afternoon.(Nino Luces)
