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Emmanuel Tupas - The Philippine Star
April 12, 2026 | 12:00am
In conducting their own probe, PNP-IAS Inspector General Brigido Dulay wants to know if there were lapses in supervision within the PNPA’s chain of command.
KJ Rosales
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police-Internal Affairs Service (PNP-IAS) has launched a full-scale investigation into an alleged hazing incident that left 22 cadets of the PNP Academy injured.
In conducting their own probe, PNP-IAS Inspector General Brigido Dulay wants to know if there were lapses in supervision within the PNPA’s chain of command.
Dulay said the case will be treated with highest level of urgency and seriousness.
“Beyond identifying those directly involved, our mandate is to determine whether there were lapses in supervision and to establish the accountability of those tasked to oversee and protect the cadets,” Dulay said in a statement.
The cadets suffered burns after three of their upperclassmen poured a mixture of muriatic acid and drain cleaning chemical on their bodies.
The incident reportedly occurred on April 3 at the PNPA’s Barracks 2 in Silang, Cavite.
The suspects were arrested by agents of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group. They were subjected to an inquest proceeding for supposed violation of Republic Act 11053 or the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018.
Dulay said that accountability extends across the PNPA’s chain of command, noting that command responsibility is not optional.
“Any failure to enforce discipline, prevent abuse or uphold the standards of training will be met with appropriate administrative sanctions,” he said.
PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. has directed PNP deputy chief for administration Lt. Gen. Bernard Banac to lead the investigation.
The probe will review and consolidate prior hazing incidents to ensure full accountability of all those involved, Nartatez said.
“There is no place for hazing at the PNP. No coverup, no excuses. Everyone involved must be held accountable,” he said.
A comprehensive review of PNPA policies, systems and training protocols is ongoing to strengthen safeguards and prevent hazing incidents in the future.
