23 Army Men Relieved over Neophyte Soldier’s Death in 'Reception Rites'

23 army men relieved over neophyte soldier’s death in 'reception rites'

MANILA, Philippines — Twenty-three Army personnel, including a company commander, under the 6th Infantry Battalion were relieved from their posts after being linked to the death of a neophyte soldier during an alleged "hazing" incident that they called a "reception rite" in Maguindanao del Sur, an official said Tuesday.Col. Louie Dema-ala, Philippine Army spokesman, said the 23 army men included a company commander with the rank of 1st Lieutenan…

21 Army personnel under investigation for death of recruit

COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 04 August) — Twenty-one soldiers from the 6th Infantry Battalion have been temporarily relieved of their duties following the death of a new recruit after the “reception rites” at the battalion headquarters in Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur on July 30.  The move is part of the ongoing investigation into the death of 22-year-old Private Charlie Patigayon of Kolambungan, Lanao del Norte.  Initially, the 6th Infantry Div…