Gatchalian demands full enforcement of hazing law for dead PNPA cadet

Senator Win Gatchalian on Monday condemned the death of a Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) cadet who was allegedly punched by his upperclassman in the academy’s premises in Silang, Cavite.

According to Gatchalian, both the PNPA and the Philippine National Police (PNP) should fully enforce the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018 (Republic Act No. 11053).

PNP Chief General Guillermo Eleazar has already ordered an investigation, while PNPA Director Police Major General Rhoderick Armamento assured the public that the academy maintains its strict “No To Hazing Policy.”

“Ang PNPA ay dapat nagsisilbing halimbawa sa mahigpit na pagpapatupad ng batas laban sa hazing, lalo na’t dito hinuhubog ang kapulisang magtatanggol sa ating mga mamamayan,” Gatchalian said.

“Ang pagpapatuloy ng ganitong mga gawain sa loob ng akademya ay pang-iinsulto at pagbabalewala sa ipinasa nating batas,” he said.

“Hindi natin dapat ito pinalalagpas. Ang mga kadete ay dapat nagtataguyod sa karapatang pantao at sa karangalan ng institusyong nais nilang kabilangan,” he added.

The anti-hazing law provides that all forms of hazing in fraternities, sororities, and organizations in schools, including citizens’ military training and citizens’ army training are prohibited. The prohibition extends to fraternities, sororities, and organizations that are not school-based.

Armamento reported that on September 23, suspect Cadet 2nd Class Steven Caesar Maingat allegedly punched Cadet 3rd Class George Karl Magsayo inside their dormitory.

Magsayo collapsed and was given first aid by his fellow cadets, who also alerted the academy’s officers. Magsayo was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead.

Maingat is under the custody of the Silang police. Criminal complaints are expected to be filed against him on Monday. A Special Task Group-Magsayo was also created to probe the incident.

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