Farmer who beheaded girl in Bukidnon surrenders to tribal leadersMarlon Abdon Rosaot (middle) was immediately turned over to the police by leaders of the indigenous tribes in Bukidnon province who worked out his surrender through a dialogue. *Content warning: Graphic violenceCOTABATO CITY — A farmer who beheaded a 15-year-old girl in Barangay Dagat Kidavao, Valencia City, Bukidnon, surrendered to leaders of indigenous tribes in the province on Saturday, January 10, exactly two days after the gruesome incident. The slain Encarnacion was a Grade 9 student at Buco Sinait Integrated School in Valencia City. Local officials and police investigators told reporters there was no indication that she had been sexually molested by Rosaot. Relatives of Rosaot, a farmer, told reporters that he is addicted to shabu and marijuana and becomes violent when he is unable to obtain either due to a lack of money.

Source: Philippine Star January 11, 2026 07:39 UTC