Rappler's latest stories on Anti-Hazing Law
Duterte signs law on total hazing ban
With the signing of the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018, all forms of hazing are illegal. The law also imposes fines as additional penalties for those who plan and participate in hazing rituals.
CA to Makati court: Reopen hazing case vs Tau Gamma Phi members
The Court of Appeals says the Makati City Regional Trial Court erred when it previously dismissed the case against 5 fraternity members implicated in the death of Guillo Cesar Servando
Aegis Juris fratmen in Atio Castillo slay case move for bail
They reiterate the argument that Horacio 'Atio' Castillo III died of a pre-existing heart condition, and attack the expertise of the Philippine National Police's medico-legal officer
DOJ indicts 10 fratmen for hazing in Atio Castillo slay
The Department of Justice drops all charges against UST law dean Nilo Divina
Families of victims shed tears as Congress OKs bill banning hazing
'I was teary-eyed. I’ve been waiting for this for a long, long time,' says Corazon Icasiano, whose son Alex died due to hazing in 1998
Parents of Atio Castillo grateful for reopening of investigation
DOJ accepts the affidavit of suspect-turned-witness Aegis Juris fratman Mark Anthony Ventura
'Axel Hipe was leader of 4-hour hazing of Horacio Castillo III'
'It was the decision of the initiator, kung okay na, puputok na, tama na, it was the call of the master initiator,' Justice Undersecretary Erickson Balmes says quoting state witness Mark Ventura
Senators slam Solano for 'lying, covering up' death of Atio Castillo
'Ngayon naman ay hindi na ang Senado ang ginagago ni John Paul Solano kundi ginagago niya na ang buong Pilipinas,' says Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri on Solano's claim that Atio Castillo died due to a pre-existing heart condition
How Aegis Juris fratmen are defending themselves in Atio Castillo slay case
Alleged Aegis Juris master initiator Axel Munro Hipe says Facebook group chats are inadmissible evidence, while Ralph Trangia says there is no evidence he was involved in the initiation rites
The week in photos: October 14-20, 2017
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Kapatiran ng kamatayan
Bahagi ang hazing ng kulturang Pinoy na lihim na yumayakap sa karahasan. Tulad ng TokHang at rambol, hindi ito mawawala hangga’t pinapahalagahan natin ang kamao higit sa karapatang pantao.
Family, friends, supporters bury Horacio Castillo III
'Brotherhood that seeks to harm in order to bond does not come from God, but from the devil,' says the priest during Castillo's funeral mass
A sad reunion: Firefighter who rescued Atio Castillo visits wake
Firefighter Lords Hernandez reunites with the family whom he helped rescue during a fire in Paco, Manila in 2005, but there is no cause for celebration
Bill on hazing ban approved by House sub-committee
The bill authored by Bagong Henerasyon Representative Bernadette Herrera-Dy covers not just fraternities and sororities but also 'community-based' organizations that do not have roots in schools or universities
LIVE: House hearing on Anti-Hazing Law
Watch the hearing live on Rappler on Tuesday, September 26
What you need to know about the Anti-Hazing Law
The Anti-Hazing Law penalizes members of organizations only if an applicant suffers any physical injury or dies
Senators condemn UST law student's death due to alleged hazing
Senators renew calls for the amendment of the 22-year-old Anti-Hazing Law of 1995
What's happening to hazing cases in the Philippines?
There are 14 reported hazing deaths in the last 22 years since the Anti Hazing Law was passed but only one conviction so far
SC dismisses judge in San Beda law student hazing case
The Supreme Court says the judge exhibited bias if not incompetence and ignorance of the law
UP CMC condemns 'dehumanizing' hazing incident
Hazing has no place in a university that upholds honor and excellence says the UP College of Mass Communication
High school student dies from hazing in Bulacan
Valenzuela Representative Sherwin Gatchalian urges Senate to fast track its version of a stricter anti hazing bill
De Lima heads task force on frat hazing
The interagency body is tasked to study how the Anti Hazing Law can be improved and to ensure justice for victims and their families
Stop the barbarians!
Have these fraternities become obsolete and unnecessary?
Charges filed vs 20 Benilde hazing suspects
UPDATED At least 4 suspects however have fled the country before formal complaints were filed
17 Benilde hazing suspects on immigration lookout list
See the list of suspects here The Philippine National Police and the National Bureau of Investigation will also file a case against them on Friday July 11
Is it time for schools to recognize fraternities?
If you do not recognize fraternities on campus they go underground
BI: One of Benilde hazing suspects has fled to the US
Kevin John Navoa one of the suspects in the hazing rites that killed 1 student and injured 3 others can be deported from the US once the DFA cancels his passport
Bill seeks to ban hazing in and out of schools
House Bill 4714 or the Servando Act seeks to repeal the Anti Hazing Law which only regulates hazing conducted by fraternities sororities and other organizations
DLSU condemns 'barbaric act' of hazing
This is an unconscionable and barbaric act that deserves no place in human society the De La Salle University says in a statement
Makati police: No delay in filing of case vs hazing suspects
More or less 13 to 14 suspects are believed to be behind the hazing incident that killed a college student and injured 3 others
FAST FACTS: Get to know Tau Gamma Phi
The 45 year old fraternity started in the University of the Philippines and expanded into numerous chapters in and out of the country
DLS-CSB president on frat recruitment: Just say no
When you say no you will be a victor and not a victim De La Salle College of St Benilde President and Chancellor Dennis Magbanua tells his students
Makati police confirm Tau Gamma Phi hazing site
UPDATED Authorities say that the caretaker of the boarding house where the hazing ritual was held is not yet considered a suspect
Binay to hazing suspects: You can't hide forever
You can t hide forever You have an issue to face because what you did was wrong A life was lost says the Vice President who also visited the wake of Guillo Cesar Servando
Aquino condemns hazing: It 'escapes any logic'
President Benigno Aquino III says the problem is the lack of enforcement of the Anti Hazing Law and vows to consult legal experts to improve it
College students call for review of Anti-Hazing Law
The Student Council Alliance of the Philippines recognizes fraternities right to organize as long as they follow proper initiation rites
