User:BSrap/Hazing of Darwin Dormitorio
 Facade of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) | |
| Date | September 20, 2019 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Philippine Military Academy |
| Location | Baguio, Philippines |
| Type | Hazing |
| Deaths | Darwin Dormitorio |
| Weapon | Taser |
On September 18, 2019, a 20-year-old cadet Darwin Dormitorio of Philippine Military Academy (PMA) was brought to the hospital after complaining of stomach pain. He succumbed from the internal bleeding in the stomach cause by blunt force trauma two days later.[1] Few days later, it was confirmed by the police that Dormitorio was a victim of hazing.[2]
Circumstances and hazing
[edit]On September 10, 2019, officials said that a 20-year-old Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio was punished by upperclassmen for lying on someone's bed following his punishment over a missing pair of combat boots that was entrusted to him.[3] They added that Dormitorio was not able to get up on the bed because he was not feeling well, prompting the upperclassman to reportedly kicked him repeatedly.[4]
On September 18, 2019, a cadet was immediately brought to the hospital after complaining a stomach pain. However, he was only released after Dormitorio diagnosed only with urinary tract infection.[5] Dormitorio died on the same day at from internal injuries caused by blunt force trauma.[6] Before that, Dormitorio had wrote a letter to his parents about his admission to the hospital. A letter was circulated on social media, in which cadet's cousin confirmed that the letter was from, indeed, Darwin. During this time, Darwin asserted that he was fine.[7] The news of cadet's death was received by the parents lately.[8]
An investigation of Baguio police found out that a cadet sustained burns inflicted by group of cadets with a Taser equipped with a flashlight.[9][10] They also added that Dormitorio was visited by the suspects in his quarter before being beat up and tasered.[10] An affidavit stated that a Taser has a capacity of 1000kv.[10]
Aftermath
[edit]On September 21, Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Representative Rufus Rodriguez filed a resolution to investigate Dormitorio's death in the Congress.[8] On September 23, PMA officials relieved officers allegedly responsible for the hazing of Dormitorio.[11] Three dismissed cadets will be faced charges on violations of the anti-hazing law.[12] On Setember 24, PMA Superintendent Lt. Gen. Ronnie Evangelista resigned from his post following the Dormitorio's death.[13][14]
The remains of Dormitorio was brought to his home at Cagayan de Oro, where his family held a private funeral.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ "PMA cadet's death traced to hazing; corps indignant". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ "PMA cadet died due to hazing – PNP". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "PMA cadet 'punished' over missing combat boots?". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "6th PMA cadet tagged in fatal hazing". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
- ^ "PMA cadet died due to hazing – PNP". ABS-CBN News.
- ^ "PMA cadet a victim of hazing – PNP". The Philippine Star.
- ^ 'You're the kindest': PMA cadet na namatay sa hazing inalala ng pamilya, kaibigan | TV Patrol. 0:12-. Kinumpirma ng pinsan [Dominique] ng kadete na galing kay Darwin ang isang sulat na kumakalat ngayon sa social media. Sa nasabing sulat ipapaalam sana niya sa kanyang mga magulang na na-confine siya sa ospital. Sabi ni Dominique hindi naman sila masyadong nag-alala dahil tiniyak ni Darwin na OK siya.
- ^ a b 'You're the kindest': PMA cadet na namatay sa hazing inalala ng pamilya, kaibigan | TV Patrol. 0:38-. Pero ang hinanakit ng mga magulang ni Darwin, hindi pinagbigay-alam sa kanila ang PMA ang lagay ng kadete. (...) Naghain na ng resolution si Cagayan de Oro 2nd District Representative Rufus Rodriguez para maimbestigahan na sa Kongreso ang pagkamatay ni Dormitorio.
- ^ "New PMA officials named; taser used in hazing". The Philippine Star.
- ^ a b c "PMA hazing probe tags 2 more suspects; they 'tasered' victim". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ "PMA relieves officers in hazing of cadet". Business World. Archived from the original on September 27, 2019.
- ^ "Dismissed PMA cadets face anti-hazing law raps over Dormitorio death". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "PMA chief quits post over cadet's hazing death". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ "Palace says Evangelista resignation 'right step' in upholding PMA integrity". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ^ Labi ng PMA cadet na namatay dahil sa hazing, naiuwi na sa CDO | TV Patrol. 0:01-. Sinalubong ng arrival honors ng mga sundalo ang labi ni PMA cadet Darwin sa kanyang paglapag sa airport sa Misamis Oriental. Pagdating sa isang pribadong punerarya sa Cagayan de Oro, bumuhos naman ng luha ang kanyang mga kamag-anak at kaibigan.