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Political Science profs hope verdict on Atio case will toughen UST anti-hazing measures

18

Aug

By Trisha Tamio and Barbra Althea Gavilan

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Political Science profs hope verdict on Atio case will toughen UST anti-hazing measures

THE CURRENT and the former head of the UST Political Science department have expressed hope that the ruling on the seven-year hazing slay case of Artlets alumnus Horacio “Atio” Castillo III would lead to the enforcement of stronger anti-hazing policies within the University. The verdict on the suspects to be released…

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…

Defend Atio as a son, Castillo parents challenge Divina

19

Sep

By Luis Miguel Arucan

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Defend Atio as a son, Castillo parents challenge Divina

THE PARENTS of hazing victim Horacio “Atio” Castillo III challenged Faculty of Civil Law Dean Nilo Divina to act on his word and defend Atio “as a son.” “Ilabas niya lahat ng frat members niya. If he really wants to defend Atio, come out. Ilabas niya lahat, all those who…

Time has come for wounds from Atio hazing case to heal, says Secretary-General

17

Sep

By Angel Dukha III

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Time has come for wounds from Atio hazing case to heal, says Secretary-General

By ANGEL B. DUKHA III THE TIME has come for the wounds from the hazing case of Horacio “Atio” Castillo III to heal, said UST Secretary General Fr. Jesus Jay Miranda O.P. during a memorial service held on Monday for the first death anniversary of the Civil Law freshman. Castillo…

Atio’s parents confident in ‘perfect conviction’ against Aegis 10

05

Sep

By The Flame News

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Atio’s parents confident in ‘perfect conviction’ against Aegis 10

THE PARENTS of slain UST law freshman Horacio “Atio” Castillo III said they are hopeful to secure a conviction against the ‘Aegis 10’ after a hearing on Tuesday. Horacio Jr. and Carmina Castillo said they are confident that they have a strong case against the members of Aegis Juris fraternity…

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…

10 Aegis Juris fratmen indicted over Atio’s death

10

Mar

By The Flame News

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10 Aegis Juris fratmen indicted over Atio’s death

THE DEPARTMENT of Justice (DOJ) has indicted 10 Aegis Juris members linked to the death of Faculty of Civil Law freshman and Political Science alumnus Horacio Castillo III. In a resolution released Thursday, the following 10 fraternity members were charged with violation of the Anti-Hazing Law: alleged Aegis Juris president…

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…

Senators slam Aegis Juris member over inconsistent account on Atio’s death

08

Nov

By Maria Eden Dino

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Senators slam Aegis Juris member over inconsistent account on Atio’s death

AS FINAL autopsy revealed that UST law student Horacio Castillo III died of severe blunt traumatic injuries in both upper limbs, senators hit on Monday Aegis Juris Fraternity member John Paul Solano who claimed that the victim’s death resulted from a pre-existing heart condition. “Noong unang mga labas mo naaawa…

Aegis Juris ‘head’ denies perjury, obstruction of justice

01

Nov

By The Flame News

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Aegis Juris ‘head’ denies perjury, obstruction of justice

THE ALLEGED incumbent president of the Civil Law-based fraternity Aegis Juris contested on Monday the charges of perjury and obstruction of justice filed by the camp of slain UST law freshman and Political Science alumnus Horacio “Atio” Castillo III. In a counter affidavit signed by Arvin Balag, he detailed laws…