Father stabs drunk son in Batangas City, takes him to hospital

In Batangas City, Philippines, a 61-year-old father reportedly stabbed his 35-year-old son in the chest with a kitchen knife during an altercation on Wednesday. The father subsequently transported his son to the hospital for treatment but was later arrested by the police. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. at the father's residence in Barangay Kumintang Ibaba. According to a police report, the son, who was reportedly intoxicated, arrived at his father's house and began cursing his widowed father before throwing a spoon in his direction. In a fit of rage, the father allegedly grabbed a kitchen knife and stabbed his son. However, he then took his wounded son to the Batangas Medical Center for immediate medical attention. Police later apprehended the father and took him into custody. The circumstances surrounding the altercation are still under investigation. Domestic violence and incidents involving alcohol remain persistent social issues in the Philippines. Cases where economic hardship or stress are underlying factors can sometimes escalate tensions within families.