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(Eagle News)–A Baguio court has issued warrants of arrest against three Philippine Military Academy cadets who were indicted over the death of Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio. Apart from the warrants against Cadets Shalimar Imperial Jr. and Felix Lumbag Jr. for hazing and murder charges, and against Cadet Julius Carlo Tadena for hazing and “less physical injuries,” the Regional Trial Court First Judicial Region Branch 5 of Baguio City issued warrants of arrest against former […]
(Eagle News)–The Baguio City Prosecutors Office has indicted several Philippine Military Academy cadets and others over the death of Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio. Cadets Shalimar Imperial, Jr. and Felix Lumbag, Jr. were indicted for hazing and murder, while former PMA hospital chief Lt. Col. Ceasar Candelaria and medical officers Capt. Flor Apple Apostol and Maj. Maria Ofelia Beloy are facing a murder case after they reportedly failed to provide adequate medical care to Dormitorio, […]
(Eagle News)–Another Philippine Military Academy cadet has died. The PMA said Cadet 4th Class Mario Telen, Jr. was found dead in the 15-foot deep end of the PMA pool. Telen had been unaccounted for after he attended his swimming class from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, the PMA said. He was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival at the PMA Station Hospital. PMA spokesperson Captain Cheryl Tindog said a “thorough investigation” […]
(Eagle News)–The family of Darwin Dormitorio on Wednesday, Nov. 6, filed administrative charges against the doctors who treated the Philippine Military Academy cadet for UTI before he died of what turned out to be internal injuries. The family, who was represented by Dormitorio’s brother Dexter, filed the charges for gross negligence, immoral or dishonorable conduct and for violations of the Code of Ethics of Physicians and the accepted principles of the international code of ethics […]
(Eagle News)–The family of Darwin Dormitorio has filed criminal charges against the seven Philippine Military Academy cadets police said were behind his death. Charged with murder raps and for violation of the anti-torture and anti-hazing laws were Cadet First Class Axl Rey Sanopao, Cadet Second Class Christian Zacarias, Cadet Third Class Shalimar Imperial, Cadet Third Class Felix Lumbag, Cadet Third Class Julius Carlo Tadena, Cadet Third Class Rey David John Volante and Cadet Third Class […]
(Eagle News)–The number of suspects in the death of Philippine Military Academy cadet Darwin Dormitorio has now reached six. The new suspect is reportedly a 2nd Class cadet. Earlier, authorities said two suspects, who were not identified, were added to the initial list of suspects– Cadet 1st Class Axl Rey Sanopao and Cadets 3rd Class Felix Lumbag Jr. and Shalimar Imperial. Dormitorio was found unconscious inside a room in Mayo Hall Annex in Fort del […]
(Eagle News)–Two more Philippine Military Academy cadets have been tagged as suspects in the death of Cadet Fourth Class Darwin Dormitorio. Police Col. Allan Rae Co, Baguio police chief, said in a radio interview that the two Third Class cadets, whom he did not identify, were implicated by tactical officers. The two were apart from Cadet 1st Class Ray Sanupao and Cadets 3rd Class Shalimar Imperial and Felix Lumbag who were identified by the PMA […]
By Daphne Apayor Eagle News Service Philippine Military Academy 4th Class Cadet Darwin Dormitorio, who allegedly died due to injuries sustained from hazing, was buried early this morning in his hometown in Cagayan de Oro with full military honors. A huge crowd comprising of his kin and close friends attended the burial. Also present was the wife of Interior Secretary Eduardo Año and other PMA officials. Family and friends of the late cadet couldn’t help […]
Also names other sanctioned cadets, officers (Eagle News)–The Philippine Military Academy on Tuesday, Sept. 24, revealed the identities of those allegedly behind the death of Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio due to hazing. The PMA said for their “direct participation,” Cadet 3rd Class Shalimar Imperial and Cadet 3rd Class Felix Lumbag have been kicked out from the academy. Also dismissed for “encouraging maltreatment” were Cadet 1st Class Axl Rey Sanupao, and Squad Leader Cadet 2nd […]
(Eagle News)–The superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy has resigned. Lieutenant General Ronnie Evangelista’s resignation came after the Palace called for him to step down following the death of 4th Class PMA cadet Darwin Dormitorio allegedly due to hazing. “You know, if I were the superintendent and I would not know what is happening in my academy, then I have no business staying in my position,” Palace Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said during an interview with […]
(Eagle News) — Two Philippine Military officers have been relieved following the death of Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio. The names of the officers were not identified, but authorities said they were the senior tactical officer and the tactical officer of Dormitorio. Authorities are looking at three suspects in Dormitorio’s death. Dormitorio was found unconscious inside a room in Mayo Hall Annex in Fort del Pilar in Baguio on Wednesday, Sept. 18. He was rushed […]
(Eagle News)–A Philippine Military Academy cadet who was found unconscious inside his barracks in Fort del Pilar in Baguio and later expired in the hospital died of injuries sustained from hazing. This is according to the medico-legal officer who found bruises in the body of Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio that are reportedly probably the result of kicks and punches, based on an ABSCBN report. The report said authorities were already looking at three persons […]
