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Suspect in Mendiola Stabbing Surrenders

Richard Francisco surrendered after stabbing a teen during protests, claiming self-defense to protect his property amid riots that involved youth groups, officials said.

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A suspect in the fatal stabbing of a 15-year-old student in violent riots during the Sept. 21 anti-corruption protest in Mendiola and other parts of Manila surrendered yesterday to authorities.

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A man who confessed to stabbing a teenager during the riots on Recto Avenue on September 21 has surrendered to authorities.

·Quezon City, Philippines
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Authorities have arrested the male suspect in the stabbing incident that occurred during Sunday's protest in Manila. Manila Mayor Isko Moreno this morning named Richard Francisco, 52, the owner of a small watch repair shop on Recto Avenue. He allegedly stabbed the victim, a 15-year-old Grade 10 student and resident of Barangay Rizal, Taguig City. According to the suspect, he only did so when a group of minors tried to vandalize several establish…

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ABS-CBN broke the news in Quezon City, Philippines on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
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