Republic Act 8049 - updates

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LIVE: Senate hearing on death of hazing victim Horacio Castillo III

Nov 06, 2017 - 6:14 AM

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Aguirre opposes complete ban on fraternities

Sep 19, 2017 - 3:55 PM

Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II, a member of the Lex Talionis fraternity, says the 1987 Constitution protects people's right to form associations

CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT. Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II says fraternities cannot be completely outlawed because the right to form associations is protected by the 1987 Constitution. Photo by Angie de Silva/Rappler

UP CMC condemns 'dehumanizing' hazing incident

Mar 03, 2016 - 1:03 PM

Hazing has no place in a university that upholds honor and excellence says the UP College of Mass Communication

DEHUMANIZING. The University of the Philippines College of Mass Communication says there is no room for a 'dehumanizing act' in their institution

High school student dies from hazing in Bulacan

Jun 25, 2015 - 8:21 PM

Valenzuela Representative Sherwin Gatchalian urges Senate to fast track its version of a stricter anti hazing bill

Charges filed vs 20 Benilde hazing suspects

Jul 11, 2014 - 2:51 PM

UPDATED At least 4 suspects however have fled the country before formal complaints were filed

17 Benilde hazing suspects on immigration lookout list

Jul 10, 2014 - 6:36 PM

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

DRAGGED. This CCTV footage shows Guillo Cesar Servando being dragged along the corridors of a condominium in Manila. File photo by Jose Del/Rappler

Is it time for schools to recognize fraternities?

Jul 10, 2014 - 10:21 AM

If you do not recognize fraternities on campus they go underground

DRAGGED. This CCTV footage shows one of the victims of the hazing incident being dragged along the corridors of a condominium in Manila. Photo by Jose Del/Rappler

BI: One of Benilde hazing suspects has fled to the US

Jul 09, 2014 - 3:38 PM

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

DRAGGED. This CCTV footage shows Guillo Cesar Servando being dragged along the corridors of a condominium in Manila. File photo by Jose Del/Rappler

Bill seeks to ban hazing in and out of schools

Jul 08, 2014 - 4:21 PM

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

Jul 05, 2014 - 1:01 PM

This is an unconscionable and barbaric act that deserves no place in human society the De La Salle University says in a statement

BARBARIC. The De La Salle University condemns the recent hazing incident that killed a La Sallian student and injured 3 others. File photo from Wikicommons

Makati police: No delay in filing of case vs hazing suspects

Jul 05, 2014 - 9:00 AM

More or less 13 to 14 suspects are believed to be behind the hazing incident that killed a college student and injured 3 others

DRAGGED. This CCTV footage shows one of the victims of the hazing incident being dragged along the corridors of a condominium in Manila. Photo by Jose Del/Rappler

FAST FACTS: Get to know Tau Gamma Phi

Jul 04, 2014 - 4:18 PM

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

Jul 03, 2014 - 9:48 AM

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

JUST SAY NO. De La Salle-College of St Benilde President and Chancellor Dennis Magbanua calls on students to stop joining fraternities. Photo by Jee Geronimo/Rappler