Dormitorio kin wants one-strike policy for PMA cadets involved in hazing | ABS-CBN
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Dormitorio kin wants one-strike policy for PMA cadets involved in hazing
Dormitorio kin wants one-strike policy for PMA cadets involved in hazing
The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Military Colors are presented during the PMA Alumni Homecoming in Fort Del Pilar in Baguio City on Feb.18, 2023. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File
The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Military Colors are presented during the PMA Alumni Homecoming in Fort Del Pilar in Baguio City on Feb.18, 2023. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News/File MANILA — Cadets involved in hazing activities should be immediately removed from the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), the brother of a former army trainee who died due to hazing said on Wednesday.
MANILA — Cadets involved in hazing activities should be immediately removed from the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), the brother of a former army trainee who died due to hazing said on Wednesday.
A Baguio court has convicted 3 former PMA cadets over the death of their fellow army trainee Darwin Dormitorio due to hazing in 2019.
A Baguio court has convicted 3 former PMA cadets over the death of their fellow army trainee Darwin Dormitorio due to hazing in 2019.
Dormitorio could still be alive if the academy acted on reports of hazing activities immediately, said his brother Dexter, noting that the recent ruling in his brother’s case was only a “consolation” for their family.
Dormitorio could still be alive if the academy acted on reports of hazing activities immediately, said his brother Dexter, noting that the recent ruling in his brother’s case was only a “consolation” for their family.
“When the offense was discovered in August 2019… Yung case umakyat September… In between, multiple abuses happened,” he said, noting that the senior cadets involved in his brother’s death were initially suspended instead of being expelled from the PMA.
“When the offense was discovered in August 2019… Yung case umakyat September… In between, multiple abuses happened,” he said, noting that the senior cadets involved in his brother’s death were initially suspended instead of being expelled from the PMA.
“Nang-haze ka, bakit suspension for one year yung punishment mo? I don’t think suspension is sufficient,” he said.
“Nang-haze ka, bakit suspension for one year yung punishment mo? I don’t think suspension is sufficient,” he said.
“Alam ko reformative yung justice system natin, but this is the military. They follow strict guidelines and rules so dapat ganoon ang ipatupad para hindi abusado yung officers,” he said.
“Alam ko reformative yung justice system natin, but this is the military. They follow strict guidelines and rules so dapat ganoon ang ipatupad para hindi abusado yung officers,” he said.
The then-20-year-old cadet Dormitorio died after sustaining bruises on his stomach, a possible sign of hazing, according to the Baguio City police office.
The then-20-year-old cadet Dormitorio died after sustaining bruises on his stomach, a possible sign of hazing, according to the Baguio City police office.
While 20 individuals witnessed the hazing incident in 2019, the PMA Hospital initially diagnosed Dormitorio with a mere urinary tract infection a day before he died.
While 20 individuals witnessed the hazing incident in 2019, the PMA Hospital initially diagnosed Dormitorio with a mere urinary tract infection a day before he died.
Earlier this month, a Baguio court found former PMA cadets Shalimar Imperial, Jr. and Felix Lumbag, Jr. guilty of Dormitorio’s murder and hazing, while Julius Carlo Tadena — another cadet — was found guilty of violating the Anti-Hazing Law.
Earlier this month, a Baguio court found former PMA cadets Shalimar Imperial, Jr. and Felix Lumbag, Jr. guilty of Dormitorio’s murder and hazing, while Julius Carlo Tadena — another cadet — was found guilty of violating the Anti-Hazing Law.
“Grateful ako sa junior officers who volunteered information pero during the trial, yung senior officers were adamant in testifying,” the elder Dormitorio said.
“Grateful ako sa junior officers who volunteered information pero during the trial, yung senior officers were adamant in testifying,” the elder Dormitorio said.
“Baguhin niya din yung kultura na yun na may pressure from outside… para sa security ng promotion or career… Kung nagsasalita ka ng tama at totoo naman, it’s your credential and accomplishment,” he said.
“Baguhin niya din yung kultura na yun na may pressure from outside… para sa security ng promotion or career… Kung nagsasalita ka ng tama at totoo naman, it’s your credential and accomplishment,” he said.
“Wala na tayong room for flexibility sa ganoon because this led to someone dying,” he said. “Hindi lang siya wake up call but maging way na sana siya to permanently end yung negative values and practices sa AFP.”
“Wala na tayong room for flexibility sa ganoon because this led to someone dying,” he said. “Hindi lang siya wake up call but maging way na sana siya to permanently end yung negative values and practices sa AFP.”
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) “respects the decision” of the court and “100 percent of the [PMA] alumni would say that it is unacceptable to lose a life,” said military spokesperson Col. Francel Padilla.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) “respects the decision” of the court and “100 percent of the [PMA] alumni would say that it is unacceptable to lose a life,” said military spokesperson Col. Francel Padilla.
“There are certain traditions that we uphold as a military… but losing a life is unacceptable. There are certain things na hindi rin katanggap-tanggap sa amin,” she said, noting that she also has a son who is currently training in the PMA.
“There are certain traditions that we uphold as a military… but losing a life is unacceptable. There are certain things na hindi rin katanggap-tanggap sa amin,” she said, noting that she also has a son who is currently training in the PMA.
The AFP and the PMA have been looking for better ways to espouse teamwork among cadets, Padilla said.
The AFP and the PMA have been looking for better ways to espouse teamwork among cadets, Padilla said.
“Yun lang mismo na magkakasama kayo sa iisang kuwarto coming from different walks of life… it builds brotherhood,” she said.
“Yun lang mismo na magkakasama kayo sa iisang kuwarto coming from different walks of life… it builds brotherhood,” she said.
“May this serve as a lesson, na hindi na mangyayari ito kahit kanino pa,” she said.
“May this serve as a lesson, na hindi na mangyayari ito kahit kanino pa,” she said.
Padilla urged the public not to see the PMA as an institution that condones hazing, underscoring that the AFP and the academy are both “evolving organizations.”
Padilla urged the public not to see the PMA as an institution that condones hazing, underscoring that the AFP and the academy are both “evolving organizations.”
“We cannot speculate na lagi siyang nangyayari. Since 1976, 7 cases [of hazing] lang ang naiulat,” she said.
“We cannot speculate na lagi siyang nangyayari. Since 1976, 7 cases [of hazing] lang ang naiulat,” she said.
“Hindi natin dapat igeneralize na lagi siyang nangyayari. Let us allow the AFP to prove that we are really doing something to deter the occurrence of these incidents,” she said.
“Hindi natin dapat igeneralize na lagi siyang nangyayari. Let us allow the AFP to prove that we are really doing something to deter the occurrence of these incidents,” she said.
The court has sentenced Imperial, Lumbag and Tadena to reclusion perpetua.
The court has sentenced Imperial, Lumbag and Tadena to reclusion perpetua.
Imperial and Lumbag were ordered to pay a fine of P3 million each, and indemnify the heirs of Dormitorio P75,000 as civil indemnity, P75,000 as moral damages and P25,000 as temperate damages, as well as P100,000 as attorney's fees.
Imperial and Lumbag were ordered to pay a fine of P3 million each, and indemnify the heirs of Dormitorio P75,000 as civil indemnity, P75,000 as moral damages and P25,000 as temperate damages, as well as P100,000 as attorney's fees.
Tadena will also pay a fine of P2 million.
Tadena will also pay a fine of P2 million.
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