Tag: Philippine Military Academy

President Duterte announces house and lot each for PMA, PNPA top grads

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, May 22, gifted each top graduate of the Philippine Military Academy and the Philippine National Police Academy with a house and lot. President Duterte made the announcement via teleconferencing from the Palace as the keynote speaker of the simultaneous  commencement exercises held virtually. “[They] are the beneficiaries of the house and lot. Puro babae,” the President said. Cadet First Class Gemalyn Sugui was top 1 of PMA’s Masidlawin Class of […]

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PMA: Negligence of two swimming instructors resulted in cadet’s death

(Eagle News) — There was negligence on the part of two Philippine Military Academy swimming instructors that resulted in the death of  Cadet Fourth Class Mario Telan Jr., the military school said on Friday, Nov. 22. In a statement, PMA spokesperson Captain Cherryl Tindog identified the instructors as Robert Bete and Antonio Catalan, both civilians. Tindog said the decision to dismiss Bete was up to the Civil Service Commission, while Catalan’s job order contract has […]

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Another PMA cadet dies, body found at bottom of PMA pool

(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” […]

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Dormitorio family files admin raps vs doctors who treated PMA cadet for UTI

(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 […]

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Lacson has “mixed emotions” about Albayalde resigning as PNP chief

(Eagle News)–Senator Panfilo Lacson on Monday, Oct. 14, said he has “mixed emotions” about Oscar Albayalde resigning as Philippine National Police chief. According to Lacson, Albayalde’s  statements prior to his formal announcement  to relinquish command of the 190,000-strong police force “have somehow diminished the redeeming value of his intent to spare the PNP from the so-called ‘ninja cops’ controversies.” Lacson said as a Philippine Military Academy graduate, he “feels sad whenever fellow Peemayers slug it […]

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PNP: 2 more PMA cadets implicated in hazing death of Dormitorio

(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 […]

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PMA identifies cadets allegedly behind Dormitorio’s death due to hazing

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 […]

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Palace: Evangelista’s resignation “right step toward upholding” PMA integrity

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Tuesday, Sept. 24, welcomed the resignation of the superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy following the death of a cadet allegedly due to hazing. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the resignation of Lt. Gen. Ronnie Evangelista was the “right step towards upholding the integrity of the PMA as the country’s premier military institution” after the death of Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio. Dormitorio was found unconscious inside a […]

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PMA superintendent resigns over death of cadet allegedly due to hazing

(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 […]

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2 PMA officers relieved following cadet’s death

(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 […]

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Guevarra to NBI: Probe death of PMA cadet

(Eagle News)–Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation to probe the death of Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio. Guevarra gave the order to NBI director Dante Gierran after the Philippine National Police said the Philippine Military Academy student had died due to injuries sustained from hazing. Dormitorio was found unconscious inside a room in Mayo Hall Annex in Fort del Pilar, Baguio on Wednesday, Sept. 18. He was  rushed to the […]

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PNP: PMA cadet Dormitorio died of injuries sustained from hazing

(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 […]

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