Global InformationDeath of John Matthew Salilig information
 Candlelight vigil for Salilig at Adamson University on March 3, 2023 | |
| Date | February 18, 2023 (initiation rites and subsequent death) February 28, 2023 (body discovered) |
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| Location | Biñan, Laguna (initiation rites) Imus, Cavite (body discovered) |
| Cause | Blunt force trauma to the lower extremities |
| Participants | 18 (1 deceased)[1] |
| Deaths | John Matthew Salilig |
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John Matthew Torres Salilig (December 1, 1998 – February 18, 2023),[2][3] a 24-year-old 3rd-year chemical engineering student from Adamson University, died on February 18, 2023, after undergoing fraternity initiation rites conducted by Tau Gamma Phi in Biñan, Laguna. His body was later found by the police in a shallow grave in Imus, Cavite, on February 28, 2023. A police investigation determined that Salilig died from blunt force trauma as a result of the 70 blows he sustained during the initiation. At least 18 individuals were implicated by the police in the death of the student; seven of whom were arrested, including an alleged master initiator.
- ^ "PNP seeks immigration lookout for other suspects in Salilig hazing case". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ "Kapatiran o Karahasan - Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Special Report Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho". YouTube. GMA Public Affairs. Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023. Note: Pause at 5:04 for his grave inscription.
- ^ "Labi ng umano'y hazing victim idineretso sa punerarya kung saan nakaburol ang lolo TV Patrol". YouTube. ABS-CBN News. Retrieved March 5, 2023. Note: Pause at 3:50 for his middle name.