Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Friday lamented that the Department of Justice (DOJ) may have “overlooked” pieces of evidence that show alleged cover-up in the alleged hazing of Horacio “Atio” Castillo III. Lacson issued the statement following the release of the DOJ resolution on Atio’s killing, which showed that 10 other Aegis Juris fraternity members were absolved of the criminal charges. On the other hand, the panel indicted 10 officers and members of the fraternity for violation of Republic Act No. Prosecutor General Jorge Catalan Jr. said they based their resolution on the testimony of Aegis Juris member Mark Ventura, who was also present during Atio’s alleged final initiation rites. The DOJ panel also ordered the filing of charges for perjury and obstruction of justice against John Paul Solano who issued two contradicting affidavits regarding his connection to the fraternity.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 09, 2018 10:41 UTC