In a harrowing early morning incident in Talisay City, Cebu, a brave barangay health worker volunteer and her teenage son fought off robbers attempting to steal a tablet. The event unfolded on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at around 4:00 AM in Purok Tugas, Barangay San Roque, capturing the attention of local authorities and residents alike.
Details of the Attack
CCTV footage revealed that Milgrace Galido, a 45-year-old widow, was sweeping the street when a motorcycle with two suspects suddenly arrived. The backrider tried to snatch the tablet being used by her 14-year-old son, who was seated nearby. Alert to the danger, Galido immediately struck one of the robbers with her broom, prompting her son to run away.
Violent Confrontation Ensues
Despite their efforts, the robbers pursued the boy and stabbed him multiple times with an ice pick when he resisted handing over the device. According to the victim, he threw the tablet to the ground, but the assailants quickly retrieved it before fleeing the scene. The boy sustained stab wounds to his side, inflicted five times during the struggle, though fortunately, the injuries were not life-threatening. Galido also suffered a hand injury amid the chaos.
Background and Aftermath
In an interview, Galido explained that her son often accompanies her on Saturday mornings during her cleaning duties, as he takes photos to document the work for their barangay. The tablet was a birthday gift she had given him, adding emotional weight to the theft. Following the incident, the mother and son reported the crime to the Talisay Police Station, seeking justice and urging anyone with information about the suspects to come forward.
This event underscores ongoing safety issues in the community, with local police continuing their investigation to apprehend the perpetrators and prevent similar occurrences in the future.
