FINDING ANSWERS
The death of yet another young student in the name of “brotherhood” should compel more decisive action against one of the most senseless and brutal traditions of fraternities.
The brutality suffered by 19-year-old maritime student Mark Kenneth Alcedo last March 1 in Cavite, reportedly inflicted by members of the Tau Gamma Phi fraternity, has once again pushed hazing into the headlines.
According to authorities, Alcedo was brought to a hospital by individuals who initially claimed he had been a victim of a hit-and-run accident. The truth soon emerged: Alcedo had suffered blunt force trauma during a fraternity initiation rite. He was declared dead on arrival.
Four fraternity members have surrendered to police.
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