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UPDATED: Senate approves on final reading bill that bans any form of hazing

By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service The Senate has approved on final reading a bill that bans any form of hazing. Nineteen senators voted in favor of Senate Bill 1662 which effectively amends Republic Act 8049, the existing anti-hazing law that merely regulates the acts. The bill, which was endorsed by Senator Panfilo Lacson, expands the definition of hazing, which includes paddling, whipping, beating, branding, forced calisthenics, forced exposure to the sun, forced intake of any drug […]