Summary
- An 18-year-old student from Nueva Ecija was found dead after allegedly taking part in fraternity initiation rites.
- The victim, Ren Joseph Bayan, was reportedly subjected to final initiation rites before his death.
- Two members of the fraternity brought Bayan’s body to his residence and then fled, remaining at large.
- This incident adds to the history of hazing-related deaths in the country despite efforts to ban such practices.