Tag: Senate Bill 1662

Wala nang masasayang pang buhay dahil sa karahasan sa ngalan ng ‘kapatiran’

Batas na ang Anti-Hazing Law of 2018 (Republic Act 11053). Wala nang masasayang pang buhay dahil sa karahasan sa ngalan ng ‘kapatiran.’

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Findings and recommendations on the fatal hazing of Horacio Castillo III
Sponsorship speech for the Committee Report and the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018

Lacson-Sponsored Measure Providing Heavier Penalties vs Hazing Signed Into Law

A measure sponsored by Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson to prevent hazing deaths with harsher penalties is now a law.

President Rodrigo Duterte signed Republic Act 11053, which imposes penalties such as reclusion perpetua and up to P3 million in fines.

With the law, Lacson expressed hopes there will be no more repeat of the hazing death of Horacio “Atio” Castillo III in September 2017.  Continue reading “Lacson-Sponsored Measure Providing Heavier Penalties vs Hazing Signed Into Law”

On the DOJ’s Criminal Case vs Aegis Juris Members over Atio Castillo’s Hazing Death

Basing it on the evidence gathered and presented during the public hearings conducted by the Senate on the Atio hazing case, the DOJ panel may have overlooked or disregarded the cover-up angle committed by the other frat members not included in the indictment.

The pieces of evidence like the authenticated contents of the group chat participated in by clearly identified members and officers, the video footages and other documents should have been enough for the DOJ to find probable cause to also charge them for being accessories after the fact at the very least.

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At a Glance: Findings and recommendations on the fatal hazing of Horacio Castillo III
At a Glance: Social media chat among Aegis Juris members, regarding the death of ‘Atio’ Castillo
Footage of Aegis Juris members meeting at Novotel
The Anti-Hazing Act of 2018 passes the bicameral conference committee

The Anti-Hazing Act of 2018 Passes the Bicameral Conference Committee

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A measure providing harsher penalties against hazing and attempts at cover-up passed the bicameral conference committee level on Feb. 28, 2018.
Sen. Panfilo M. Lacson, chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs that produced the Senate version of the measure, led the Senate contingent. Leading the House contingent was Justice Committee chairman Rep. Reynaldo Umali.

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Lacson committee: Reclusion perpetua, P3M danyos sa mga sangkot sa hazing
Lacson committee pushes reclusion perpetua, hefty penalties vs hazing deaths
At a Glance: Findings and Recommendations on the fatal hazing of Horacio Castillo III

#PingTweets: On the disbarment proceedings vs Aegis Juris lawyers in fatal hazing cover-up try

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SC starts disbarment proceedings vs 21 Aegis Juris lawyers in alleged cover-up of Atio’s death (Bulletin)
At a Glance: FB chat among Aegis Juris members to cover up ‘Atio’ Castillo’s death
Findings and recommendations on the fatal hazing of Horacio Castillo III
Lacson committee pushes reclusion perpetua, hefty penalties vs hazing deaths

VOTING 19-0: Senate Approves the Proposed Anti-Hazing Act of 2018 on Third and Final Reading

Voting 19-0, the Senate approved on third and final reading Senate Bill 1662, which imposes heavier penalties on hazing and attempts to cover up the crime. The Senate also adopted the findings and recommendations of the Senate committee on public order and illegal drugs on the hazing death of Horacio “Atio” Castillo III.

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Senators laud passage of SB 1662 on third and final reading
Lacson committee pushes reclusion perpetua, hefty penalties vs hazing deaths
At a Glance: Findings and Recommendations on the fatal hazing of Horacio Castillo III

Senate Bill 1662, the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018, is approved on 2nd reading

The Senate adopted the findings and recommendations of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs on the hazing death of Horacio “Atio” Castillo III. It also approved on second reading Senate Bill 1662, which provides heavier penalties against hazing and attempts at cover-up.

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Period of interpellation for committee report and SB 1662
Lacson committee pushes reclusion perpetua, hefty penalties vs hazing deaths
At a Glance: Findings and Recommendations on the fatal hazing of Horacio Castillo III

Interpellation for Senate Bill 1662, which Provides Heavier Penalties vs Hazing and Cover-Up

Sen. Lacson answers questions from colleagues at the period of interpellation for Senate Bill 1662, which provides heavier penalties against hazing and attempts at cover-up.

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Sponsorship speech for the Committee Report/Senate bill on the fatal hazing of Horacio ‘Atio’ Castillo III
Lacson committee pushes reclusion perpetua, hefty penalties vs hazing deaths
At a Glance: Findings and Recommendations on the fatal hazing of Horacio Castillo III

Harsher penalties in store for those who try to cover up hazing deaths

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Under Senate Bill 1662, a P1-MILLION fine and jail term await those who try to HIDE, CONCEAL OR OTHERWISE HAMPER OR OBSTRUCT ANY AND ALL INVESTIGATION regarding a hazing incident.

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Lacson committee pushes reclusion perpetua, hefty penalties vs hazing deaths
At a Glance: Findings and Recommendations on the fatal hazing of Horacio Castillo III
At a Glance: FB chat among Aegis Juris frat members on the death of ‘Atio’ Castillo

“There is no unity, no brotherhood, no strength, no honor, no dignity and no respect in hazing.”

Pagkatapos imbestigahan ang pagkamatay ni Horacio “Atio” Castillo III dulot ng hazing, inirekomenda ng komite ni Sen. Lacson sa Korte Suprema na i-disbar ang mga abogadong miyembro ng Aegis Juris fraternity, kabilang si Dean Nilo Divina. Ipinaalala rin ng komite na hindi maaaring manatiling tahimik ang pamunuan ng University of Santo Tomas sa hazing.

Related:
At a Glance: Findings and Recommendations on the fatal hazing of Horacio Castillo III
Committee Report 232: Findings/Recommendations on the hazing death of Atio Castillo
Senate Bill 1662: Strengthening the Anti-Hazing Law
Watch: Sponsorship Speech for Committee Report 232 and Senate Bill 1662