🚨 15-YEAR-OLD BOY ADMITS TO KILLING HIS OWN MOTHER RHEA HORMIGUERA IN PANGLAO, BOHOL #JusticeforRhea

 

A shocking discovery in Panglao, Bohol, has taken a disturbing turn after police revealed that a 15-year-old boy allegedly admitted to killing his 46-year-old mother, Rhea Hormiguera.

The victim's body was discovered inside an old septic tank in Purok 3, Barangay Looc, Panglao, on October 31, 2026. Police subsequently considered the case solved following the minor's reported admission, according to Police Major Joseph Lopena, chief of the Police Community Affairs and Development Unit (PCADU), on November 1.

🔴 WHAT ALLEGEDLY TRIGGERED THE INCIDENT?

Based on the police investigation, the incident reportedly stemmed from an argument between the mother and her son. The victim allegedly reprimanded the teenager for frequently skipping classes.

🔴 HOW THE INCIDENT UNFOLDED

Investigators said the 15-year-old allegedly admitted to striking his mother's head four times with a hammer.

He reportedly moved her body to an abandoned septic tank near Looc Elementary School and covered it with stones. Authorities also said he attempted to clean suspected bloodstains inside their home.

🔎 EVIDENCE RECOVERED

During the investigation, the Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) reportedly recovered suspected blood traces on a wall, along with the hammer believed to have been used in the incident.

Initially, the teenager allegedly told investigators that his mother had left their home on October 30 and had not returned.

Authorities also disclosed that the minor had a good academic record and was involved in sports.

📌 WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

The 15-year-old is currently under the custody of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as a Child in Conflict with the Law (CICL).

While police have declared the case solved, the legal process will continue in accordance with laws governing minors and children in conflict with the law.

The tragic incident has raised serious concerns in the community and serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing family conflicts, communication, and the challenges faced by young people.

The investigation may have reached a major development, but the legal proceedings are far from over.