4 PMA Cadets Face Criminal Raps Over Hazing

Four cadets of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA), whose year levels and identities have not been released, may face formal criminal charges for violations of Republic Act 11053 or the Anti-Hazing Act.

- ARTEMIO DUMLAO, Michael Punongbayan

According to a report from the Baguio City police, the suspects allegedly physically harmed 4th class cadet Mauee Bumagat Maraggun, forcing him to perform strenuous exercises until he collapsed.

Maraggun was initially hospitalized at the V. Luna Medical Center in Quezon City before his return to the PMA Hospital Station at Fort del Pilar. He was discharged from the hospital on June 30.

The victim claimed the alleged maltreatment occurred for almost a month from Sept. 2 to Sept. 29, 2024 - within the PMA barracks.

Maraggun told police that his torment occurred whenever the suspects found an opportunity.