Push Admin

Court orders city jail detention of fratmen tagged in 'Atio' slay

Article (news)

Michael Delizo, ABS-CBN News

MANILA (UPDATE) - The Manila Regional Trial Court has ordered the transfer of the suspects in the fatal hazing of University of Santo Tomas (UST) law freshman Horacio &quot;Atio&quot; Castillo III to Manila City Jail.In an order signed by presiding judge Marivic Balisi-Umali released Tuesday, the court directed the warden of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Detention Center to turn over the fratmen to the jail warden of BJMP City Jail in Manila within 48 hours.<div>The following fratmen are currently in the custody of NBI for violation of the Anti-Hazing Law:</div><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/23/18/fratmen-tagged-in-atio-hazing-slay-surrender-to-nbi">Fratmen tagged in &#x27;Atio&#x27; hazing slay surrender to NBI</a></li></ul>1. Arvin Balag 2. Mhin Wei Chan 3. Axel Munro Hipe 4. Oliver Onofre 5. Joshua Joriel Macabali 6. Ralph Trangia 7. Jose Miguel Salamat 8. Hans Matthew Rodrigo 9. Robin Ramos 10. Marcelino Bagtang Jr.Earlier Tuesday, the accused appeared at the Manila RTC&#x27;s Branch 20 for a hearing.The hearing, also attended by Atio’s parents and sister, only lasted for a few minutes.The court postponed the arraignment of the accused, pending the resolution of the Department of Justice on petition for review filed by Trangia.Despite having to wait for 2 more months before arraignment, Atio&#x27;s father Horacio II said the family is satisfied with the pace of their quest for justice.Castillo died while undergoing initiation rites with the Aegis Jvris fraternity on September 17, 2017.His death put the spotlight on fraternities and their culture of hazing, prompting lawmakers to amend the existing anti-hazing law.

The Manila Regional Trial Court has ordered the transfer of the suspects in the hazing death of University of Santo Tomas (UST) law freshman Horacio "Atio" Castillo III to Manila City Jail.

The Manila Regional Trial Court has ordered the transfer of the suspects in the hazing death of University of Santo Tomas (UST) law freshman Horacio "Atio" Castillo III to Manila City Jail.

Court orders city jail detention of fratmen tagged in 'Atio' slay

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Sports

Metro.Style

More

Traffic

Manila

Horoscope

News

Court orders city jail detention of fratmen tagged in 'Atio' slay

Michael Delizo,

ABS-CBN News

Published May 22, 2018 06:29 PM PHT

|

Updated May 22, 2018 07:08 PM PHT

Read More:

Manila Regional Trial Court

Aegis Jvris

fratmen

Atio Castillo

Manila City Jail

ABS-CBN is the leading media and entertainment company in the Philippines, offering quality content across TV, radio, digital, and film. Committed to public service and promoting Filipino values, ABS-CBN continues to inspire and connect audiences worldwide.

Corporate

Investors

Governance

International Distribution

Corporate

Governance

Investors

International Distribution

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

AI Policy

Terms of Service

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

NPC Seal of Registration

Privacy Policy

Terms of Service

AI Policy

Advertise with Us

© 2025 ABS-CBN Corporation. All Rights Reserved.