A fetus around four to five months old was found at a garbage site in Barangay Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Authorities said the dead fetus was placed in a jar and a box and discarded at the area. It was then brought to the Barangay Council for the Protection of Children (BCPC).

“Sa embalmer gipa-ablihan nako ug mao to ang akong nakita murag dili gyud normal nga pagkakuha kay murag gikumot naman murag ana bitaw ang sistema murag luoy kayo ang kahimtang sa bata bisan pagbata baya na siya wala baya na siyay sala,” BCPC Focal Person, Susan Llanares, said.

After confirming that the fetus showed no signs of life, BCPC personnel arranged for a proper burial at the City Memorial Park.

“Basin gusto diay sa pamilya nga duawon basin nagbasol sila dayun gusto nila makita kay maduaw man ang maong bata, muanhi ra sila diri sa among buhatan sa BCPC Brgy. Carmen,” Llanares added.

Authorities have decided not file a case against the mother.

The public, especially pregnant women facing difficulties, is urged to seek support rather than feel ashamed.

“Kita pud mga ginikanan ato pud bantayan ang atong mga anak nga babae kay kung sa paglantaw nato buros dili na nato basulon pa tabangan nato tudluan kung unsa ang ilang buhaton,” Llanares said.