Adamson University student John Matthew Salilig was laid to rest on Saturday, but his case remains alive as authorities and the president himself assured the family that justice would be served.
— Ten days after he was reported missing on Feb.18, Adamson University student John Matthew Salilig was found dead, his body almost unrecognizable, in a vacant lot in Imus, Cavite. Authorities said he most likely died due to hazing conducted by the Tau Gamma Phi fraternity.Adamson University confirmed the death of the 24-year-old chemical engineering student who was reported missing on Feb. 18. His body was found in a shallow grave in Brgy. Malagasang 1-G in Imus City, Cavite.
Authorities identified 18 persons of interest. Six of them were invited for investigation, while two were arrested for obstruction of justice, including the father of one of the suspects.Meanwhile, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured the bereaved family that justice will be served.The autopsy conducted by the Cavite Provincial Crime Laboratory revealed that Salilig died from"severe blunt force trauma to the lower extremities.
Asked if it can be established that Salilig was killed through hazing, Jopia answered in the affirmative. He added that the police were still searching for the paddle used on Salilig, which was allegedly burned. Jewellord Peralta, Grand Triskelion of Tau Gamma Phi Global, revealed that the Adamson chapter of Tau Gamma Phi previously refused to comply with the fraternity's no-contact policy.
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