Manila -  A housewife on Thursday cut off her husband's penis while he was sleeping in their house in the Philippine capital to ensure his fidelity, a police officer said.

Police officer Rolly Lipata said 37-year-old Lenly Bayabado had long suspected that her younger husband was having illicit affairs, prompting her to cut off his organ while he was asleep.

Lipata said neighbours rushed the screaming victim, 32-year-old Joelito, to a nearby hospital in the Manila suburban city of Pasig, after the attack.

Bayabado underwent several hours of operation so his organ can be re-attached, but hospital sources said there was no assurance he would still be able perform sexually.

Bayabado denied he was cheating on his wife and said he will not file charges against her because he wants to keep the family intact for the sake of their four children. (dpa )