The family of Adamson University student John Matthew Salilig sought justice for his death due to alleged hazing.
“Hindi makatao ang ginawa ng grupo na ‘to. I would say inhumane. Inabuso nila ang anak ko,” said Jeofrey Salilig, the victim’s father.
“In the first place, when I saw the picture of my son kahapon when he was…kuwan, doon sa grave kung saan nila itinapon yung anak ko, talagang I was really hurt. Kagaya ngayon, kasi hindi makatao ‘yun,” he said.
More than a week after he went missing, the remains of John Matthew, an Adamson University student, were discovered in a shallow grave near Imus, Cavite, on Tuesday.
Authorities previously stated that John Matthew Salilig’s body showed symptoms of hazing, but they are still awaiting the autopsy results.
His family stated they were saddened by the apparent involvement of members of Tau Gamma Fraternity, an organization the victim’s two siblings were also part of.
“Mahirap, masakit, nakakagigil pero di ko nga mina-majority. ‘Yung council, kung sino gumawa sa kanya, ‘yun lang talaga inaano ko,” John Michael Salilig, the victim’s brother, said. “It’s not an ordinary person o students ang gagawa nyan… para maisip na gawin ang ganyan.”
Family of John Matthew Salilig demands justice
John Matthew’s last contact before attending the university’s fraternity chapter’s initiation ceremonies was John Michael on Saturday. He stated that his brother’s message did not concern him because John Matthew was already a member of the Zamboanga chapter.
Later that day, a fake social media account sent John Michael a message.
“May specific name na sinabi. Doon daw ginawa ‘yung venue sa bahay, doon sa Biñan and then pagkatapos sa Biñan, OK pa. Pagkaalis, bumigay kapatid ko. Ang sabi tumirik. Around 2 a.m. inilibing na sa Cavite,” he said.
The victim’s best friend, Zaid Bawari, also demanded justice for the murdered student.
According to Chino Gaston’s broadcast on “24 Oras,” Adamson University students and faculty members participated in a candlelight vigil in honor of John Matthew.
Also, a requiem mass was planned for him, and students sent their sympathies to the family during that time.
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