Man stabs partner, tries suicide

MANILA, Philippines - A jobless man stabbed dead his partner and tried to kill himself by slashing his neck in Pasig City yesterday.

George Tabada is under observation at the Pasig City General Hospital, said city police chief Senior Superintendent Jose Hidalgo Jr.

Following a heated argument, Tabada used a kitchen knife to stab Melit Lebantino several times in the neck and different parts of the body, witnesses said. She died at the scene.  

He also slashed at two village watchmen who prevented him from escaping, then slashed his own neck.

Hidalgo ordered the filing of murder and direct assault charges against Tabada.