By Moira Encina
Eagle News
The Manila Regional Trial Court has ordered the arrest of 10 members of the Aegis Juris fraternity charged over Horacio Castillo III’s death.
Branch 40 Presiding Judge Alfredo Ampuan issued the order against Arvin Balag, Ralph Trangia, Oliver John Audrey Onofre, Mhin Wei Chan, Danielle Hans Matthew Rodrigo, Joshua Joriel Macabali, Axel Munro Hipe, Marcelino Bagtang, Jose Miguel Salamat and Robin Ramos, who are facing charges for violation of the Anti-Hazing law.
“Upon personal evaluation of the resolution of the DOJ panel of prosecutors as well as all the supporting evidence on records, this court finds probable cause and that there is a necessity for placing all the accused under custody in order not to frustrate the ends of justice,” the judge said.
Castillo died due to injuries believed sustained in hazing rites conducted by the fraternity.