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7th suspect in PMA cadet's slay identified

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Posted at Sep 29 11:24 AM

Another suspect was identified in the hazing death of Philippine Military Academy cadet Darwin Dormitorio, bringing the total to 7, police said Sunday. Read more »

PMA official vows to bolster mental health awareness among cadets

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Posted at Sep 28 08:43 PM

PMA cadet commandant Brig. Gen. Romeo Brawner said cadets' mental state is of "prime importance" to the academy. Read more »

‘Low morale na low morale ako’: In journal, Dormitorio reveals ordeal at PMA

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Updated as of Sep 30 03:41 AM

In the weeks before he died, Dormitorio wrote in a journal the brutal treatment he received inside the academy. Read more »

Hazing an ‘affront’ to PMA values, says Albayalde

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Posted at Sep 28 05:32 PM

PNP chief Gen. Oscar Albayalde said hazing has no place in society and that it should be condemned by all law-abiding citizens. Read more »

PMA holds testimonial parade for PH Police Chief Albayalde

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Posted at Sep 28 02:11 PM

The Philipine Military Academy holds a testimonial parade for Police Chief Oscar Albayalde, who is set to retire on November 8. Read more »

Brother says PMA did not tell family about cadet Dormitorio's hospital trips

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Updated as of Sep 28 04:08 PM

MANILA - The brother of Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio on Saturday said the Philippine Military Academy failed to inform the family of their loved one's earlier hospital confinement and checks, as they cried for justice for his death allegedly due to hazing.    Read more »

6 suspek sa pagkamatay ni PMA cadet Darwin Dormitorio

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Posted at Sep 28 01:30 AM

Nagprotesta naman ang ilang grupo ng kabataan sa Baguio City para kondenahin ang pagpatay kay Dormitorio. Read more »

Top PMA official: ‘War on hazing’ signals ‘fresh start’ for academy

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Posted at Sep 27 09:40 PM

Brig. Gen. Romeo Brawner, the PMA's new cadet commandant, said there are other, less severe ways to punish erring cadets. Read more »

New PMA Commandant declares war against hazing

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 27 05:51 PM

A newly-minted top official at the Philippine Military Academy declares a war against hazing. Brigadier General Romeo Brawner Jr., who assumed the post of the military school's new Corps Commandant, says other methods could be used as a substitute for brutal punishment. The change in educational approach comes after the alleged hazing death of Dormitorio. Read more »

6th PMA cadet tagged in fatal hazing

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Updated as of Sep 27 01:07 PM

Police said Friday it has identified a 6th cadet allegedly involved in the suspected hazing that killed a student at the Philippine Military Academy last week.  Read more »

CHR to conduct separate probe into PMA cadet’s death

Michelle Soriano, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 26 10:05 PM

The Commission on Human Rights called the death of PMA cadet Darwin Dormitorio a “brazen disregard of the right to life.” Read more »

'Mamatay man sa giyera': Slain PMA cadet wanted to spark change, says girlfriend

Pia Regalado, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 26 09:16 PM

Darwin Dormitorio wanted nothing else but to serve the country and spark positive change. Read more »

At the PMA, a thin line between instilling discipline and inflicting abuse

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 26 05:55 PM

Retired AFP chief Dionisio Santiago recalls being hit by a senior cadet during his time at the PMA. “Pagkatapos mo ng plebe years, parang superman ka,” he says. Read more »

Allan Cusi, Romeo Brawner to take over top PMA posts, after hazing death

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Posted at Sep 26 05:13 PM

Rear Admiral Allan Cusi takes over as PMA superintendent next week, while Brig. Gen. Romeo Brawner has been named acting commandant of cadets. Read more »

Taser flashlight used to electrocute PMA cadet, police says

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Updated as of Sep 26 11:50 AM

The taser was "most likely" used to electrocute Dormitorio's private parts, police said Thursday. Read more »

Another PMA cadet in hospital for suspected hazing - AFP

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Updated as of Sep 24 08:27 PM

MANILA - Another cadet of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) was confined after sustaining injuries from a suspected hazing, following the death of cadet Darwin Dormitorio a week ago.   Read more »

PMA administrator nag-resign kasunod ng pagkamatay ng kadete sa hazing

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Updated as of Sep 24 08:58 PM

Nagbitiw na sa puwesto ang administrator ng Philippine Military Academy na si Lt. Gen Ronnie Evangelista bilang "command responsibility" sa nangyaring hazing sa campus na ikinamatay ng isang kadete. Read more »

Bato on hazing: If universities have it, what more a military academy?

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 24 01:57 PM

MANILA – Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Tuesday appeared to concede that hazing is deeply embedded in the culture of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), saying the practice is present even in “civilian universities.” Read more »

PMA head steps down over cadet's hazing death

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Updated as of Sep 24 10:59 PM

MANILA (4th UPDATE) - The head of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) has relinquished his post following the hazing death of cadet Darwin Dormitorio last week. Read more »

PMA 'strips' cadets for injuries after hazing death

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Updated as of Sep 24 08:17 AM

Authorities at the Philippine Military Academy are looking for signs of injury among its cadets after one of its students died and 2 others were injured due to alleged hazing, a military spokesman said Tuesday.    Read more »