PMMA cadet found dead

San Narciso, Zambales, Philippines — A cadet of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) was found dead on Tuesday.

Fourth Class Jonash Bondoc, who was found unconscious at the Alpha Company Barracks’ restroom at around 6:30 a.m., was declared dead on arrival at the San Marcelino District Hospital.

The PMMA said the commandant of cadets, battalion officer and company officer tendered their courtesy resignation to give way to an impartial and speedy investigation.

“The PMMA administration is cooperating and will fully cooperate with the officers of the law to find out the truth about the untimely demise of Bondoc,” it said.