2 Army trainees die from heat stroke

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May 31, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Two Army trainees died while undergoing training in Capas, Tarlac on Tuesday, according to the military.

The Army yesterday said the trainees died from heat stroke and other complications.

The training command condoled with the families, friends and loved ones of candidate soldiers Johndyl Lemosniro of New Corella, Davao del Norte, and Junel Flores of Lamitan, Basilan.

Citing official medical data, the command said Lemosniro and Flores suffered severe health complications caused by extreme physical exertion in high temperatures.

It said that final diagnosis showed that Lemosniro and Flores succumbed to brain complications and swelling, which medical authorities said were a direct result of heat stroke.

The Army said immediate medical intervention was provided to the trainees, who were rushed to the Camp O’Donnell Medical Treatment Facility.

They were transferred to the Tarlac Provincial Hospital for further laboratory assessment and treatment.

“Despite exhaustive life-saving efforts of the medical teams in both facilities, the trainees passed away,”the Army said.