Old report on neighbor’s death over civil status question resurfaces online

December 29, 2025 – 4:57 PM

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A post about the death of a neighbor who asked a man about marriage generated buzz on social media.

“Oh, sino pa magtatanong,” the user said in the caption with a rolling-on-the-floor laughing emoji.

“Sa family gatherings, hindi maiwasan itanong ‘yan! Nakakasawa na,”

“Nangingialam kasi sa buhay ng iba… twing tinatanong ako ng ganyan, ang sagot ko lang e, ‘Ikaw ba magpapakain sa magiging pamilya ko?’ or ‘Pinakikialaman ko ba ang buhay mo?!’” another

said

Pinoy

wrote.

“Ano bang pwedeng sagot dito, asar na rin talaga ako,” another X

user

“Inamin ng suspek ang krimen at sinabi na labis na siyang nairita dahil palagi siyang tinatanong ng biktima kung kailan siya mag-aasawa, lalo na’t wala pa siyang kasintahan. ‘Wala pa nga akong nobya, paano ako mag-aasawa?’ ani pa ng suspek,” it said.

While the post drew attention from some Filipinos who found the issue of persistent questions about civil status relatable, the incident actually occurred in

Indonesia

In August 2024, reports said that

Parlindungan Siregar

, a 45-year-old man, killed his 60-year-old neighbor,

Asgim Irianto

, after reportedly feeling hurt and annoyed by the latter’s repeated questions about why he was not married.

According to

The Straits Times,

Siregar fatally attacked his neighbor, a retired civil servant. Reports said the victim attempted to flee, but Siregar allegedly pursued him and continued the assault, which later proved fatal.

The incident resonated with some Filipinos online, as it touched on a familiar social experience. It is not uncommon for relatives in the Philippines to ask personal questions during holiday gatherings and reunions, particularly about one’s civil status.

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