SAN ANTONIO, Zambales— More groups and individuals have mounted campaigns for justice for the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) cadet who died after being punched by an upper-class cadet on Tuesday (July 6).
Midshipman Cadet 4th Class Cadet Jonash Bondoc, 19, a native of Butuan City, died of a head injury after the suspect, Midshipman Cadet 2nd class Jomel Gloria, allegedly punched him during a “traditional recognition” of Mindanao’s underclass cadets.
Gloria has been arrested and charged with homicide but was released on bail, the Inquirer learned.
Kabataan Rep. Sarah Elago has called for an investigation of the incident.
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