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Navy vice-commander Cusi, former Task Force Marawi spokesman Brawner to head PMA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0dKWUyeVR4 (Eagle News) – Navy Vice Commander Rear Admiral Allan Ferdinand Cusi has been named as the new Superintendent Officer-in-Charge of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) following the courtesy resignation of its former head, Lt. Gen. Ronnie Evangelista. Philippine Army 103rd Brigade Brig. Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr was also named the acting commandant of the cadet corps, replacing Brig. Gen. Bartolome Vicente Bacarro who had also resigned following the death due to maltreatment of Cadet […]

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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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Duterte to PMA’s Mabalasik Class of 2019: Die for your country if need be

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, May 26, urged the Philippine Military Academy’s Mabalasik Class of 2019 to serve the country well. Duterte issued the call in his speech during the graduation rites of the class, which was led by  Cadet 1st Class Dionne Mea Apolog Umalla. Umalla clinched  14 special awards including the Presidential Saber Award and the Leadership plaque, among others. “I need good and capable soldiers,” Duterte said, as he pardoned all […]

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PMA grads from Mindanao seek Trillanes’ expulsion from PMA alumni organization

(Eagle News) — A group from the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association Inc. has sought the expulsion of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV from the rolls of the alumni organization for “unbecoming acts that damaged the Academy’s honor and prestige.” In a paid advertisement in several newspapers, the Eagle Fraternal Chapter of the PMAAI based in Mindanao said Trillanes should be expelled because of “the crime of coup d’etat and graft, disrespect and arrogant behavior toward senior officers and the […]

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Duterte sacks PMA comptroller for alleged misuse of P15 million worth of cadets’ allowances

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, Aug. 14, sacked the  Philippine Military Academy comptroller after he allegedly misused  P15 million worth of cadets’ allowances. “Send the guy to hell. That’s an order,” Duterte said after signing the dismissal order against Hector Maraña in Malacañang. According to Duterte, Maraña faces up to 6 to 12 years in prison. Maraña’s sacking comes after the dismissal of around 20 military officials allegedly involved in the P17-million V. Luna Medical […]

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Duterte awards house and lot to PMA top graduate

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday awarded a house and lot to the top graduate of the Philippine Military Academy’s Alab Tala Class of 2018. First Class Jaywardene Galilea Hontoria, who was also the class baron and recipient of awards that include the Presidential Saber,  Chief of Staff Saber, among others, received the certificate of ownership during the class’ graduation rites in Baguio. This is reportedly the first time a PMA valedictorian received a house and […]

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