• The Hazing Death of Atio Castillo

  • Sep 10 2024
  • Length: 10 mins
  • Podcast

The Hazing Death of Atio Castillo

  • Summary

  • In this episode of the Philippine Crime Stories Podcast, host Gian takes a deep dive into the heartbreaking story of Horacio "Atio" Castillo III, a promising law student from the University of Santo Tomas who tragically lost his life during a brutal hazing ritual by the Aegis Juris Fraternity in 2017. Through detailed storytelling, court proceedings, and chilling text messages between the suspects, we explore the events that led to Atio's untimely death and the nationwide outrage that followed. His tragic case would spark the passage of the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018, forever changing Philippine law. Join us as we remember Atio and the fight for justice that continues to this day.

    Listen now to learn more about the case that rocked the nation and brought attention to the dark side of fraternity culture in the Philippines.








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