List of hazing deaths in the Philippines explained

This is a list of hazing-related deaths in the Philippines. This is not an exhaustive list. Inclusion in this list requires that the incident was described by the media as a hazing-related death. Majority of deaths in this list include but is not limited to cases that involve fraternities.

The first reported hazing death in the Philippines was that of Gonzalo Mariano Albert, a University of the Philippines Diliman student and an Upsilon Sigma Phi neophyte. He died in 1954.

The death of Leonardo Villa in 1991 led to the passage of the Anti-Hazing Act of 1995.

List

1950s–1990s

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Upsilon Sigma PhiUniversity of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon CityThe first recorded hazing-related death in the Philippines. Died from a burst appendix during an operation. President Ramon Magsaysay created the Castro Committee to investigate the death. The committee found hazing not to be the cause of Albert's death but added that the mauling he received prior to the operation weakened him physically.[1]
1967 Alpha Phi OmegaUniversity of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon CityFirst recorded hazing death in the history of the fraternity.[2] [3]
Miguel ArucanMilitary hazingPhilippine Military Academy, Baguio[4]
Beta SigmaSan Sebastian College – Recoletos, ManilaBrother of Gregorio Honasan, who was later elected as Senator of the Philippines.[5] [6]
Manuel SalasMilitary hazingPhilippine Military Academy, Baguio[7]
Military hazingPhilippine Military Academy, Baguio
July 1983Beta SigmaUniversity of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City[8] [9]
Aquila LegisAteneo de Manila University, Quezon CityVilla's death led to the passage of the Anti-Hazing Act of 1995.[10] [11]
Lex TalionisSan Beda College, ManilaCamaligan's father filed charges of murder against the fraternity members involved. The case was won with the paddle used in the hazing rites used as evidence.[12]
Alpha Phi OmegaUniversity of the Visayas, Cebu CityReportedly the first publicized fatal hazing incident in Cebu schools.[13]
1991Araullo University, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija[14]
1991Dennis CenedozaMilitary hazingCavite Naval Training Center, Cavite City
1991Joselito ManggaMilitary hazingPhilippine Merchant Maritime Institute, Makati
1992Scintilla JurisUniversity of the Philippines Baguio, Baguio
1995Seth LopezReserve Officers' Training CorpsDe La Salle UniversityLopez's parents filed murder charges, which were eventually dropped. De La Salle University introduced the Non-Fraternity Contract for freshmen after the incident. [15] [16]
Epsilon ChiUniversity of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City[17]
Alpha Phi BetaUniversity of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City[18] [19]

2000s

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Military hazingPhilippine Military Academy, Baguio[20]
Dominante TunacPolice hazingPhilippine National Police Academy, Silang, Cavite[21]
Military hazingPhilippine Military Academy, BaguioTwo cadets were convicted of homicide by the Baguio Regional Trial Court for his death, the first time that a civilian court convicted cadets of the Philippine Military Academy.[22]
Military hazingPhilippine Military Academy, Baguio
Military hazingPhilippine Merchant Marine Academy, San Narciso, Zambales
Sigma MuFar Eastern University, Manila
Jeoffrey AndawiPolice hazingPhilippine National Police Academy, Silang, Cavite[23]
Beta Sigma RhoCasanayan National High School, Pilar, Capiz
Jonathan BombaseAlpha Phi OmegaPartido College, Goa, Camarines Sur[24]
Kapatiran ng mga Kabataang KriminolohiyaSt. Therese – MTC Colleges - Magdalo, Iloilo City[25]
Alpha Phi OmegaUniversity of the Philippines Los Baños, Los Baños, LagunaDied during initiation rites conducted at the Villa Novaliches Resort in Barangay Pansol of Calamba, Laguna. His case saw the first conviction under the Anti-Hazing Act of 1995. Two Alpha Phi Omega members were sentenced to reclusion perpetua in a 2015 decision.[26] [27]
Tau Gamma PhiTechnological University of the Philippines, Manila[28]
Alpha Phi OmegaCapiz State University, Roxas City, Capiz[29]
Tau Gamma PhiPamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa, Muntinlupa City[30]
Tau Gamma PhiCentral Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija[31]
Tau Gamma PhiPalawan State University, Puerto Princesa City[32]
Sigma RhoUniversity of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City[33]
Tau Gamma PhiEnverga University, Lucena City, Quezon[34]
Tau Gamma Phi/Tau Gamma SigmaHoly Cross of Davao College, Davao City
Josephus dela RosaMilitary hazingTraining and Doctrine Center (TRADOC), Philippine Army, Camp O'Donnell, Capas, Tarlac[35]
John Vincent BernatAlpha Kappa RhoNorthern Mindanao State Institute of Science and Technology, Butuan, Agusan del Norte[36]
Scouts Royale Brotherhood, died in Alfonso, Cavite[37]
Tau Gamma PhiLyceum of the Philippines University–Cavite, General Trias, Cavite
Scouts Royale BrotherhoodLakeshore National High School, Biñan, Laguna[38]

2010s

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UnknownMapúa Institute of Technology, Manila[39] [40]
Kapatiran ng mga Kabataang KriminolohiyaUniversity of Iloilo, Iloilo City
Alpha Phi OmegaUniversity of Makati, Makati City
Tau Gamma PhiDepEd Alternative Learning System, Manila
Military HazingPhilippine Merchant Marine Academy, San Narciso, Zambales[41]
Tau Gamma PhiNotre Dame of Tacurong College, Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat[42]
Lambda Rho BetaSan Beda College, Manila[43]
Lex Leonum FraternitasSan Beda College, Manila[44]
Collegiate hazingMaritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific, Mariveles, Bataan
Tau Gamma PhiDe La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, Manila[45]
Tau Gamma PhiSouthern Luzon State University, Quezon[46]
True Brown StyleFortunato F. Halili National Agricultural School, Santa Maria, Bulacan[47]
Tau Gamma PhiWestern Mindanao State University, Zamboanga City[48]
Aegis JurisUniversity of Santo Tomas, Manila[49] [50]
Military HazingPhilippine Military Academy, Baguio[51] [52]

2020s

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Tau Gamma PhiSolis Institute of Technology, Bulan, Sorsogon[53]
Alpha Kappa RhoNo information, died in Surigao City[54]
Tau Gamma PhiZamboanga National High School West, Zamboanga City[55] [56] [57]
Collegiate hazingPhilippine Merchant Marine Academy, San Narciso, Zambales[58]
Mark Lester MirandaNo informationDoña Hortencia Salas Benedicto National High School, La Carlota, Negros Occidental[59] [60]
Police hazingPhilippine National Police Academy, Silang, Cavite[61]
Tau Gamma PhiUnnamed high school in Kalayaan, Laguna[62]
Jaypee De Guzman RamoresPolice hazingPhilippine National Police, San Jacinto, Masbate[63]
Alpha Kappa RhoUniversity of Mindanao, Davao City[64]
Ronnel BaguioTau Gamma Phi[65]
John Matthew SaliligTau Gamma PhiAdamson University, ManilaWent to a fraternity initiation in Biñan, Laguna and disappeared on that date. Found dead in an open field in Imus, Cavite on February 28.[66] One suspect later committed suicide.[67]
Ahldryn Lery BravanteTau Gamma PhiPhilippine College of Criminology, ManilaDied hours after sustaining injuries at his fraternity initiation in Quezon City. Four suspects were arrested.[68]
Vince Andrew Delos ReyesCollegiate hazingNYK-TDG Maritime Academy, Calamba, LagunaDied after being made to do strenuous exercises by a senior cadet over an alleged infraction on July 8.[69]

See also

Notes and References

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  2. News: Deaths Caused by Hazing. 4 October 2017. ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Investigative and Research Group. 27 September 2017.
  3. Book: Evangelista. Oscar. Icons and Institutions: Essays on the History of the University of the Philippines, 1952-2000. 2008. UP Press. 978-9715425698. 163. 4 October 2017.
  4. Book: McCoy. Alfred. Closer than Brothers: Manhood at the Philippine Military Academy . Anvil Publishing . 1999. 202. Torture .
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  6. Web site: Forgiving like Daddy. Alya B.. Honasan.
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  8. http://www.philstar.com/opinion/783900/brotherhood-lums Brotherhood-lums
  9. http://osu.up.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/gazette/1983.pdf UP Gazette 1983
  10. News: Romero. Purple. SC punishes 5 frat members for Lenny Villa's death. 24 September 2017. Rappler. 21 February 2012.
  11. Artemio Villareal v. People of the Philippines. G.R. No. 151258. Supreme Court of the Philippines. February 2012. http://sc.judiciary.gov.ph/jurisprudence/2012/february2012/151258.htm#_ftn6. The public outrage over the death of Leonardo Lenny Villa the victim in this case on 10 February 1991 led to a very strong clamor to put an end to hazing..
  12. News: Reglos death saddens 1991 hazing victim kin. 6 October 2017. ABS-CBN News. 27 February 2012. fil.
  13. News: Cardinal Vidal Condemns Fraternity Hazing Death. 6 October 2017. UCNA News. 21 October 1991.
  14. Web site: G.R. No. 151258. February 01, 2012 . Supreme Court E-Library.
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  17. News: 5 September 2007. Casualties of frat-related violence in UP. GMA News. 6 October 2017.
  18. News: Ecumenical Protests Condemns Continued Hazing Deaths. 6 October 2017. UCNA News. 27 August 1998.
  19. http://osu.up.edu.ph/wp-content/uploads/gazette/1998.pdf UP Gazette 1998
  20. Web site: Hazing deaths in the Philippines: A recent history - News Feature, News, The Philippine Star - philstar.com. philstar.com.
  21. Web site: Police officials launch probe on cadet's death. philstar.com.
  22. News: Dumlao. Artemio. PMA hazing: Two cadets get 12 years. 4 October 2017. The Philippine Star. 20 November 2002.
  23. News: Sy. Marvin. PNPA head, 3 others relieved over hazing. 3 October 2022. The Philippine Star. 14 January 2003.
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  25. News: Pamonag. Ronilo. Criminology student dies in Iloilo hazing. 3 October 2022. The Philippine Star. 4 October 2005.
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  27. Web site: Republic of the Philippines Supreme Court Second Division G.R. No. 209464.
  28. http://artisantup.tripod.com/ A Day of Sorrow TUPians mourn on Hazing Victim's Death
  29. News: Alquitran. Non. Homicide charges filed vs 11 Capiz fraternity members. 3 October 2022. The Philippine Star. 15 June 2006.
  30. Web site: Stude patay sa hazing.
  31. Web site: 10 frat members wanted in fatal hazing of CLSU student.
  32. News: 19-year-old engineering student dies from hazing in Palawan. 3 October 2022. The Philippine Star. 14 March 2007.
  33. https://www.upd.edu.ph/~updinfo/archives/janmar2007/articles/fratstat.html Statement on the Death of Cris Anthony Garcia Mendez
  34. Web site: Suspect in fatal hazing of Lucena freshman student nabbed.
  35. News: Probe sought on alleged 'hazing' death of Army trainee. 2 March 2023. ABS-CBN News. 27 January 2009.
  36. News: Estudyante utas sa hazing. 3 October 2022. The Philippine Star. 14 March 2007.
  37. Web site: Brotherhood-lums. Yoly. Villanueva-Ong. .
  38. http://news.abs-cbn.com/nation/regions/11/15/09/female-hs-student-killed-frat-initiation-laguna Female HS student killed in frat initiation in Laguna
  39. Web site: SENATE P.S. RES. NO. 222 . Senate of the Philippines.
  40. Web site: Mapua student dies in Cavite hazing . 2023-10-21 . Philstar.com.
  41. Web site: August 19, 2011 . Maritime school tagged in 'hazing' death . ABS-CBN News.
  42. Web site: What Went Before: Previous hazing victims. Philippine Daily. Inquirer.
  43. Web site: 2 suspects out on bail in Beda student hazing. Kristine Felisse. Mangunay.
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  45. News: Reformina. Ina. Tau Gamma members in Servando hazing indicted. 6 October 2017. ABS-CBN News. 2 December 2014.
  46. News: Serafica. Raisa. Tau Gamma Phi tagged in Quezon hazing death. 6 October 2017. Rappler. 5 November 2014.
  47. News: Teen dies due to alleged hazing in Bulacan. 4 October 2017. GMA News. 26 June 2015.
  48. News: Larato. Vic. Toribio. Dan Jr.. 8 fratmen in fatal hazing case charged, jailed. 6 October 2017. Daily Zamboanga Times. 2 November 2015.
  49. News: Lopez. Virgil. Atio Castillo camp to include UST Law dean Divina in hazing death case. 4 October 2017. GMA News. 4 October 2017.
  50. News: UST not liable for Atio Castillo's death —law dean Divina. GMA News Online. 27 September 2019.
  51. News: PMA cadet's death traced to hazing; corps indignant. Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  52. News: PMA cadet died due to hazing – PNP . ABS-CBN News.
  53. https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1361033/senior-high-school-student-dies-in-zamboanga-city-frat-initiation Senior high school student dies in Zamboanga City frat initiation
  54. News: Ulitawo sa Surigao City, patay sa hazing sa gisudlang fraternity . 30 September 2022 . BomboRadyo . BomboRadyo Butuan.
  55. News: 12 suspects in Tau Gamma fraternity hazing death case in Bulan, Sorsogon, arrested in Laguna . 10 October 2021 . Bicol Express News . Bicol Express News.
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  58. Web site: Gregorio . Xave . Family sees hazing in death of maritime academy cadet . 2023-10-21 . Philstar.com.
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  65. News: Police Hazing Victims Family has not returned to cebu for case filing . 1 March 2023 . SunStar.
  66. News: Adamson student found dead after fraternity 'rites' . 1 March 2023 . Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  67. News: Fratman in hazing found dead . 4 March 2023 . Philippine Star.
  68. News: Another student dies from suspected Tau Gamma hazing rites . Chi . Cristina . 17 October 2023 . Philippine Star.
  69. News: Thumbs up in group chat may have led to cadet's 'punishment,' says Calamba police . 11 July 2024 . GMA News.