By Camille A. Aguinaldo
A FILIPINO nurse in Saudi Arabia was stabbed multiple times by a Saudi national for still unknown reasons, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said late Sunday.
Consul-General in Jeddah Edgar Badajos said Rolando Mina, 29, was on duty when he was suddenly attacked by a 22-year-old Saudi national who was arrested shortly after the incident. Mr. Mina sustained multiple stab wounds on his arms.
The DFA said Mr. Mina is now in stable condition while the suspect remains in police custody.
Mr. Badajos said the case has already been endorsed to the Saudi Public Prosecutor for further investigation as authorities have yet to determine the motive for the attack.
The hospital management has provided Mr. Mina with a security guard to ensure his safety and assured him the payment of his salary during his recovery.
