MANILA — Five members of the Tau Gamma Phi fraternity surrendered to authorities in connection with the alleged fatal hazing of 19-year-old maritime student Mark Kenneth Alcedo in Cavite, police said.

In a press briefing at Camp Crame, Philippine National Police spokesperson Randulf Tuaño said the surrenders occurred Sunday, with one turning himself in to the Dasmariñas City mayor and four to authorities in General Trias. The ages of the surrenderees were 19, 23, 21, 18, and 19.

“Kaugnay ng development sa update hazing na nangyari sa General Trias, Cavite. Kahapon, meron sumuko na lima, isa sa city mayor ng Dasmarinas, isa pong 19 years old, apat sa General Trias, isang 23 years old, isang 21, isang 18 at isang 19 years old,” Tuaño said.
(Regarding the development in the hazing incident in General Trias, Cavite. Yesterday, five surrendered, one to the city mayor of Dasmariñas, a 19-year-old, then four to General Trias aged 23, 21, 18 and 19.)

Investigators have yet to determine the specific roles of the surrenderees in the incident. Police have identified 15 individuals as having directly participated in the hazing.

Cases for violation of Republic Act No. 11053 later be ordered arrested.

Earlier, Interior Secretary Juanito Victor “Jonvic” Remulla said the four who surrendered to police were accompanied by representatives of the Tau Gamma Phi National Council, personnel from the Police Regional Office Calabarzon Intelligence Unit, and two lawyers.

“Siyempre, natutuwa naman ako na nakikisama sila, pero hindi pa kumpleto ‘yan. Hindi naman puwedeng installment ang bigayan dito,” Remulla said.
(Of course, I’m happy they’re cooperating, but it’s still not complete. The surrenders cannot be by installment.)

Alcedo died on March 1 while allegedly undergoing initiation rites with two other neophytes. An autopsy showed he died from blunt force trauma to the lower extremities. Police investigators also found fruits and chili seeds on his groin and buttocks.