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(UPDATE 2) Atio’s mom wants an ‘overhaul’ of UST policies after securing legal victory against Aegis Juris frat men

01

Oct

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(UPDATE 2) Atio’s mom wants an ‘overhaul’ of UST policies after securing legal victory against Aegis Juris frat men

(Updated as of 4:50 p.m.) The mother of hazing victim and Civil Law student Horacio "Atio" Castillo III challenged the University of Santo Tomas (UST) to overhaul its policies after a local court found ten members of the Aegis Juris fraternity guilty for the death of her son. In an…

Verdict on Atio hazing-slay case out on Oct. 1

12

Aug

By Christian Querol and Trisha Tamio

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Verdict on Atio hazing-slay case out on Oct. 1

AFTER SEVEN years, the verdict on the suspects in the case of slain UST law freshman Horacio “Atio” Castillo III would be released on Oct. 1, his mother said. In an interview with The Flame, Atio’s mother Carmina “Minnie” Castillo said the promulgation would decide the fate of the Aegis…

Stricter anti-hazing act signed into law

11

Jul

By Cris Eugene Gianan

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Stricter anti-hazing act signed into law

AN AMENDED version of the anti-hazing law, which now bans all forms of hazing, was signed by President Rodrigo Duterte on June 29 after an almost year-long debacle following the death of University of Santo Tomas Civil Law freshman Horacio Castillo III. Republic Act (R.A.) 11053 or the Anti-Hazing Act…

Of Brotherhood, Bruises, and Blood: What’s next after Atio’s death by hazing?

06

Feb

By The Flame Issues

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Of Brotherhood, Bruises, and Blood: What’s next after Atio’s death by hazing?

WHEN HE entered the gates of the University of Santo Tomas (UST) and walked past the Arch of the Centuries, Communication Arts junior Alexander Guevarra was convinced he was safe within the walls of the campus. “Akala ko ‘yung UST, safe space siya para sa lahat, [a] harm-free environment.” But…

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