1-year old boy died for maltreatment, couple arrested

DIPOLOG CITY, Zamboanga del Norte (June 17, 21018) - The personnel of Dipolog City Police Station arrested the couple for violation of R.A. 7510, they were accused of maltreatment of 1-year old boy resulted to his death on June 14, 2018 at about 2:55 PM.

The victim child identified as Vince Amorganda, 1 year old, male, a resident of Purok Cacao, Minaog, Dipolog City, his grandfather Edgardo Amorganda, 56 years old and a resident of Galas of this city admitted him at Dipolog City Hospital.

The victim was diagnosed with multiple burn marks, all extremities, multiple abrasion; chin, abdomen, back, left temple, hematoma at left hand secondary to child abuse.

The said victim also sustained suspected burn at the right thigh, the attending physician declared him dead at about 8:30 in the evening of the same date.

Initial investigation disclosed that the victim was turned-over by his grandfather to the couple Edmarie Magsayo y Amorganda, and Pablito Magsayo, both of legal age, married and a resident of Purok Madasigon, Sicayab, Dipolog City as guardian of the victim.

Further, said guardian failed to do their responsibility and maltreated the victim.

Suspect now temporarily detained at Dipolog City Police Station pending filing of appropriate charges in court. (By J. CADION)