Senate resumes probe on hazing death

The Senate committees on public order and dangerous drugs, justice and human rights, and constitutional amendments and revision of codes continued on Monday their investigation on the alleged fatal hazing of University of Santo Tomas (UST) law student Horacio “Atio” Castillo III.

Senator Panfilo Lacson, who chairs the public order and dangerous drugs committee, has subpoenaed 18 members and officers of the Aegis Juris Fraternity, as well as 12 alumni of the brotherhood.

Castillo allegedly died in the hands of members of Aegis Juris.

The individuals subpoenaed to the hearing were:

Arvin Balag
Ralph Trangia
Mhin Wei Chan
Marc Anthony Ventura
Axel Mundo Hipe
Oliver John Onofre
Ranie Santiago
Danielle Rodrigo
Carl Villanueva
Aeron Salientes
Marcelino Bagtang
Zimon Padro
Jose Miguel Salamat
Jed Villanueva
Milfren Alvarado
Daniel Ragos
Zachary Abulencia
Dave Felix

Atty. Alston Anarna
Nathaniel Anarna Jr.
Atty. Cecilio Jimeno
Atty. Marvi Abo
Atty. Edzel Canlas
Atty. Henry Pablo Jr.
Atty. Gaile Caraan II
Atty. Gerald Tristan Villaroman
Atty. Arnel Berbardo
Atty. Eric Fuentes
Atty. Alfonso Verzosa
Ronald Cheng

Lacson earlier said the third hearing on Monday could probably be the last.

Castillo died on September 17 allegedly during initiation rites of the fraternity.   /kga