Court orders arrest of fratmen over death of San Beda law freshman

Marc Andre Marcos. PHOTO COURTESY OF MARCOS FAMILY

MANILA, Philippines – A Dasmariñas Court ordered the arrest of several members of Lex Leonum Fraternistas for the death caused by hazing of San Beda law freshman Marc Andre Marcos.

Regional Trial Court Executive Judge Perla Cabrera-Faller ordered the arrest of Jenno Antonio Villanueva, Emmanuel Jefferson Santiago, Richard Rosales, Mohamad Fyzee Alim, Chino Daniel Amante, Julius Alcancia, Edrich Gomez, Dexter Circa, Gian Angelo Veluz and Glenn Meduen.

Based on the one-page order, the court said there is basis for the accused to undergo trial for violation of Republic Act 8049 or the Anti-Hazing Law.

Marcos, 21, a native of Ramos, Tarlac province, was rushed to De La Salle University Medical Center on July 30 last year but succumbed to severe injuries.

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