The victim suffered third-degree burns, with his face barely recognizable.
Jealousy is suspected to be the motive behind the attack on the victim.
Upon reviewing the CCTV footage, authorities observed a man approaching a group of other men gathered in an alley in Barangay Pitogo.
The suspect approached the victim, who was sitting and using his cellphone.
The man poured gasoline on the victim and reportedly said, "this is my gift to you" before setting the victim on fire.
The suspect also caught fire but managed to escape immediately.
A woman doing laundry nearby was also affected by the incident.
The victim's mother believes the suspect targeted her son out of jealousy, as he had previously threatened and stalked her son at work.
The two had previously had a discussion at the barangay level and settled their dispute.
The suspect has also had issues with his own wife due to physical abuse, verbal abuse, and mental torment.
