Summary
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On September 2, 2025, Jomari Daligdig was rushed to Rizal Provincial Hospital after being stabbed in the chest. He survived the critical injury and recounted that a woman approached him, asked if she could sit, and then unexpectedly stabbed him with scissors. The incident was captured on CCTV, showing the woman's bizarre behavior and Jomari's shock. Despite the severity of the attack, he managed to block the full force of the stab, saving his life.
After stabbing Jomari, the woman, later identified as 'Nini,' calmly walked away before fleeing when bystanders chased her. She was eventually apprehended by barangay guards. It was revealed that Nini had a history of similar violent incidents, including multiple stabbings. Blotter reports from Barangay San Isidro and San Luis indicated several past attacks and disruptive behaviors, such as throwing stones, breaking into houses, and even burning property.
In a previous incident on August 1, 2022, Nini stabbed a man named Gil without provocation. Gil's wife, Nelly, found him in critical condition, enduring blood drainage from his lungs. Although Gil recovered from the initial injury, his body remained weak. He continued to work to support his family, but the physical strain ultimately led to his death months later, which Nelly believes was a direct consequence of Nini's attack.
Nini's violent tendencies were attributed to severe mental health issues. She had been admitted to a mental hospital multiple times, and her condition was worsened by a lack of food, medicine, and resources. Mrs. Teodora Onggon confirmed Nini's frequent wandering and hallucinations, often believing men were chasing her. Dr. Terry Arias, a forensic clinical psychologist, explained that Nini's violent outbursts likely stemmed from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from past abuse.
Nini's mother, Belen, shared that Nini's troubles began at age fifteen when she eloped with an abusive partner. Nini suffered physical abuse, including being slammed against walls, especially when pregnant. The abuse, coupled with the loss of two children, severely impacted her mental state. Additionally, Nini's partner introduced her to illegal drugs, leading to substance-induced psychosis, which further exacerbated her condition and violent behavior. Dr. Arias noted that Nini's anger was often directed at men due to her traumatic experiences.
Despite Nini's mental health issues, Dr. Arias emphasized that a mental condition or PTSD does not automatically absolve one of liability, as proving involuntary action is difficult. Nini was charged with frustrated homicide for the stabbing of Jomari and was detained at BJMP Women’s Correction. Interestingly, Jomari, having recovered, expressed a willingness to withdraw his complaint, feeling sympathy for Nini after learning about her circumstances and hoping she could receive proper medication. Nini was later temporarily released into her mother's care, but the case remains pending, highlighting the complex intersection of justice, mental health, and compassion.