The Senate panel that probed the fatal hazing of University of Santo Tomas law student Horacio “Atio” Castillo III recommended the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct a thorough investigation on Aegis Juris fraternity member Marc Anthony Ventura before discharging him from the complaint. “Before admitting him to the Witness Protection Program, it is paramount to establish his credibility,” the report said. The DOJ should also request Facebook Philippines to provide an authenticated copy of the profiles and group chat of the members present in their public hearings, according to the report. The Senate report also recommended the strengthening of Republic Act No. The 22-year-old Castillo was declared dead upon arrival at the Chinese General Hospital last September after alleged deadly hazing rites from the members of Aegis Juris fraternity members.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 24, 2018 05:26 UTC