Press Release
September 18, 2017

JV EJERCITO CONDEMNS BRUTAL HAZING OF UST LAW STUDENT

I strongly condemn the fraternity-related violence that cost the life of Horacio Tomas Castillo III, a freshman law student of the University of Santo Tomas, after undergoing hazing yesterday.

I am saddened by this senseless death of a youth in the hands of his so-called 'brothers'. Fraternities, particularly those recognized by universities, should always be reminded to be adherent to the Anti-Hazing Law since brotherhood is the foundation of their association.

We will not allow fraternities promoting mafia-like practices and rituals to resurface again. Thus, I call on the police to investigate this thoroughly, hunt and arrest the killers at the quickest possible time.

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