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PMA Cadet Dormitorio’s family ‘dissatisfied’ with prosecutor’s resolution
'We only yearn for fair justice but at this juncture, we feel like we are already being deprived of it,' says the victim's brother after prosecutors dismissed charges against some suspects in Darwin Dormitorio's hazing and murder
2 cadets, 3 PMA doctors indicted for murder in Dormitorio death
Baguio prosecutors rule that although the doctors are not 'co-conspirators,' past cases support an indictment of murder 'by indispensable cooperation through acts of negligence'
LOOK: PMA prepares for safe arrival of incoming cadets amid pandemic
The incoming members of Class 2024 are subjected to health guidelines prescribed by the national government, including quarantine and PCR tests, before they head to the Philippine Military Academy in Baguio
Yet again, Duterte rewards PMA, PNPA valedictorians with house and lot
The class goat, the least-rated cadet from either academy, gets a gun from the Commander-in-Chief
5 female cadets make it to top 10 of PMA Masidlawin Class of 2020
Of the 196 members of the PMA Class of 2020, 23 are women
Meet the top 3 of PMA 'Masidlawin' Class of 2020
Cadet 1st Class Gemalyn Deocares Sugui, Cadet 1st Class Jade Campo Villanueva, and Cadet 1st Class Jefferson Yamson Salazar are from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, respectively
Female cadet from Isabela tops PMA ‘Masidlawin’ class of 2020
Cadet 1st Class Gemalyn Deocares Sugui and her 195 batchmates will graduate in a 'simple and private' ceremony as the Philippine Military Academy remains closed to the public – even to cadets' families – because of the coronavirus pandemic
Coronavirus patients urged to waive confidentiality: ‘Being diagnosed not a crime, stigma’
'By being candid, the COVID-19 patients and PUI’s will help most their family members, friends, co-workers and those they were close with,' says a joint statement by 3 organizations of doctors and lawyers
9 Filipino doctors die fighting at front lines vs coronavirus
The announcement of the doctors' deaths raises fears that the scale of the health crisis in the Philippines is much worse than is being officially reported
PMA to honor Lacson, Honasan
This year's PMA Alumni Homecoming on Saturday is a private affair because of the threat of the COVID-19
PMA alumni homecoming postponed because of novel coronavirus
Originally set for February 14 and 15, the yearly event has been pushed back to February 22, says the Philippine Military Academy Alumni Association
Lorenzana favors postponing PMA alumni homecoming to avert novel coronavirus
'We deem it prudent to avoid situations where the health and safety of our cadets, PMA alumni, and their families are put at risk,' says the defense chief
Murder case filed vs alleged gunman in PMA imam killing
The Baguio City Prosecutor's Office identifies the gunman as 44-year-old Joselito Fernando Vidad
PMA fires swimming instructors of cadet who drowned during class
The civilian instructors are found guilty of 'negligence and imprudence' that led to the death of Cadet 4th Class Mario Telan Jr on November 8
CA confirms Clement as AFP chief, Cusi as PMA superintendent
AFP chief Lt Gen Noel Clement believes martial law in Mindanao should no longer be extended beyond 2019
PMA cadet drowns, found in pool after swimming class
(UPDATED) Cadet 4th Class Mario Telan Jr was found 'in the 15-foot deep end of the pool' hours after his swimming class, says the Philippine Military Academy
PMA cadet dies of cancer – spokesperson
(UPDATED) Cadet 2nd Class Cedrick Gadia, from Candon, Ilocos Sur, dies of stage IV esophageal cancer on his father's birthday
Military chief disagrees with call to halt PMA cadet recruitment
This, after a lawmaker called for a yearlong ban on freshman enrollments at the country's premier military school, following reports of 27 alleged hazing cases including some recorded on video
When a hazing video can serve the public good
Change starts with confronting the truth
WATCH: Hazing inside the PMA barracks
The videos prove that hazing 'happens in PMA,' the military says as it vows strong efforts to end the practice in the country's premier military school
7 PMA cadets tagged in Dormitorio’s death to be court martialed
Court martial proceedings will run parallel to criminal cases filed against the cadets accused of hazing, torturing, and murdering the 20-year-old plebe
Highest-ranking PMA cadet resigns over Dormitorio's death
Cadet 1st Class Ram Michael Navarro, the brigade commander of the cadet corps or the class baron of PMA Masidlawin Class of 2020, cites command responsibility for his decision
Criminal complaints filed vs 7 suspects in PMA cadet Dormitorio's hazing death
'I would like to tell my brother, this is just Part I of the battle. We will not stop hanggang hindi napapanagot ang lahat,' says Dexter Dormitorio
[OPINION] Enough of words! Hazing needs no new solution
Every solution to hazing at the Philippine Military Academy has been tried and found wanting. What should be done?
PMA’s record of hazing deaths
(UPDATED) On the flipside of the Philippine Military Academy’s proud history of churning out military and police generals is a list of cadets who died as a result of hazing
Dormitorio family: We seek justice for Darwin, and more
‘We also want to preserve the reputation of the institution…. This is for the kids who want to join the academy in the future,’ says the victim's brother, Dexter Dormitorio
'Have heart and soul,' new PMA chief tells cadets
Rear Admiral Allan Cusi formally takes his post two weeks after the gruesome death of a cadet exposed the horrors of hazing within the Philippines' premier military school
Hazing? What hazing?
We are all under siege, all on trial over Darwin Dormitorio's death and over his classmates’ and schoolmates’ participation in the everyday steps that led him to his last vomit
Police probe shows Dormitorio’s life inside PMA was living hell
(UPDATED) Darwin Dormitorio was barely 21 days at the Philippine Military Academy when his ordeal – which would lead to his death – started
Brawner bares tools in PMA war vs hazing: Mental healthcare, honor code
Brigadier General Romeo Brawner, the new PMA Commandant of Cadets, bares his battle plan for his so-called war against hazing
AFP appoints new PMA superintendent, commandant of cadets
Brigadier General Romeo Brawner Jr 'declares war on hazing,' as the military grapples with the fatal hazing of Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio
'Darwin died a hero': Hundreds pay tribute to PMA cadet in Cagayan de Oro
Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio dreamed to be a 'changemaker' – a dream many believe he achieved in his brief life
3rd PMA cadet hospitalized for suspected hazing – AFP
Three cadets from the country's premier military school are recuperating from injuries sustained from suspected hazing
PMA identifies suspects in cadet's hazing death
(UPDATED) Cadets 3rd Class Shalimar Imperial and Felix Lumbag – Darwin Dormitorio’s superiors – are expelled from the Philippine Military Academy
PMA chief resigns over death of cadet Darwin Dormitorio
(6th UPDATE) 'In the military tradition of command responsibility, it is now the proper time for me, as the head of the institution, along with the Commandant of Cadets, to relinquish our respective positions,' says PMA Superintendent Lieutenant General Ronnie Evangelista
Darwin Dormitorio's lifelong dream was to join the PMA
(UPDATED) 'Ever since we were in high school, all he ever wanted was to be in the PMA, and he pursued that with passion,' says one of Darwin Dormitorio's friends
2 more PMA cadets injured from hazing
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says he has ordered the Philippine Military Academy superintendent to have all plebes examined for bruises or any indication that they may have been subjected to hazing
2 more PMA cadets persons of interest in hazing death
The 3 other cadets initially considered as persons of interest are now classified as suspect
AFP to 'let wheels of justice turn' in death of PMA cadet
AFP chief General Benjamin Madrigal says all those involved in the death of PMA Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio 'will be made accountable'
PMA admits ‘blunt force trauma’ killed cadet, vows reforms
‘PMA did not only lose a cadet. PMA also lost sons. One son passed away and the other sons may have lost their way,’ an official statement says
PMA cadet died due to hazing – police
Police say there are 3 persons of interest in the death of Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio
PMA plebe dies due to internal bleeding
(3rd UPDATE) The Commandant of Cadets has ordered the restrictive confinement of the upperclass and 4th class squadmates of Cadet 4th Class Darwin Dormitorio in line with the investigation into his death
Erwin Tulfo declared persona non grata by PMA alumni
The alumni association of the Philippine Military Academy 'strongly condemns the boorish behavior and derogatory remarks' of Erwin Tulfo against Social Welfare Secretary Rolando Bautista
Duterte Youth's Cardema to remain on PMA board of advisers
PMA Spokesman Major Rey Afan says Duterte Youth Chairman Ronald Cardema will keep his seat in the school's board of advisers 'per protocol'
Malacañang on Erwin Tulfo: He apologized, let's move on
Though saying it's still on Social Welfare Secretary Rolando Bautista's side, the Palace says it accepts Erwin Tulfo's apology
'He's the President': Albayalde defends Duterte PMA rape joke
'He's the President, hindi naman natin pwedeng sabihin sa kanya kung ano ang dapat niyang sabihin at hindi,' says PNP chief Oscar Albayalde, a member of the PMA class of 1986
Duterte sat out PMA diploma distribution because he was 'sleepy' – Panelo
Malacañang says President Rodrigo Duterte delegated the task of handing out diplomas to 'reserve his energy' for the rest of the graduation rites
Duterte sits out diploma distribution of PMA Class of 2019
President Rodrigo Duterte hands out diplomas to only two of 261 Philippine Military Academy cadets during their graduation
Valedictorian of PMA Class 2019 honors mother in her speech
Dionne Mae Umalla, 21, delivers a heartfelt valedictory speech, as she recounts the sacrifices of her mother, a retired teacher in Ilocos Sur
Duterte cracks rape jokes as he pardons PMA cadets
President Rodrigo Duterte jokes that underclassmen of the Philippine Military Academy committed rape. This is not the first time the President has joked about the serious crime.
