MANILA, Philippines — The bloodied body of a taxi driver believed to be a robbery victim was found inside his vehicle early morning Tuesday in Project 4, Quezon City.

Victor Twano, a resident of the village of Bagong Buhay, was on his way home when he discovered the body of a man at the back seat of a GM Ibarra taxi (PWA 209) parked in front of a house along Magat Salamat Street, Project 4 at around 2:00 a.m. Tuesday.

Responding police investigators from the Quezon City Police District Station 8 later identified the victim as taxi driver Ernesto Aparecio, 62, a resident of Dahlia Street, Amparo Capri in Novaliches, Quezon City.

Scene of the Crime Operatives (SOCO) said the victim’s throat was slit, his head lacerated, and arms and hands full of defense wounds, indicating the victim may have fought the alleged robber.

Authorities said the fatality may have been a victim of robbery after his personal belongings, including his wallet and cell phone, could not be found inside the vehicle.

Police said the assailant remains at large and that they are looking for witnesses who may have any information on the incident.

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