3 stabbed to death in Rizal, Cagayan

RIZAL, Philippines — Three persons were killed in stabbing incidents in Rizal and Cagayan on Tuesday.

Police said Felipe Zabanal was stabbed by Jibril Hamama, who barged into the house of the victim in Barangay San Jose, Rodriguez, Rizal at around 6 p.m.

In Cainta, brothers Kier Anthony and Guijay Santader allegedly stabbed Franco Dumagat a few hour after the victim beat them.

Police said Marcos Doniego, 18, had just attended a Christmas party and was walking on his way home when he was  stabbed by Rodelio Orteza in Barangay Remebella, Buguey, Cagayan.

Orteza claimed a fortune teller he consulted identified Doniego as the person who stole his cell phone.

Investigations into the incidents are ongoing.