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Philippines may have seen another hazing death: details unconfirmed, however

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A student succumbed to injuries suffered in a fraternity hazing in the Science City of Muñoz in Nueva Ecija province Sunday night, dzRH radio reported Monday.

The report cited sketchy initial information identifying the victim as Mark Rodriguez, a “candidate” for membership in the Tau Gamma Phi fraternity.

It said the incident took place in Catalanacan village, supposedly near the campus of the Central Luzon State University at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Initial reports indicated Rodriguez’s legs and thighs had turned purple because of paddle blows.

Rodriguez’s body was brought to the St. James Funeral Homes in San Jose City for autopsy. –

By Hank Nuwer

Journalist Hank Nuwer tracks hazing deaths in fraternities and schools. Nuwer is the Alaska author of Hazing: Destroying Young Lives; Broken Pledges: The Deadly Rite of Hazing, High School Hazing, Wrongs of Passage and The Hazing Reader. In April of 2024 and April 2025 , the Alaska Press Club awarded him first place in the Best Columnist division.

He has written articles or columns on hazing for the Sunday Times of India, Toronto Globe & Mail, Harper's Magazine, Orlando Sentinel, The Chronicle of Higher Education and the New York Times Sunday Magazine. His current book is Hazing: Destroying Young Lives from Indiana University Press. He is married to Malgorzata Wroblewska Nuwer of Fairbanks, Alaska. Read his musings in his blog at Real Alaska Daily--http://realalaskadaily.com

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