UST law school to host mass for Atio’s death anniversary

MANILA, Philippines — The University of Santo Tomas is set to hold a rosary praying and mass as it marks the first death anniversary of law student Horacio “Atio” Castillo III.

On a social media post, the UST Civil Law Student Council said it would be hosting the Eucharistic Celebration in remembrance of Castillo’s year of passing at the Santissimo Rosario Parish around 5 p.m.

The rosary praying will be held an hour before the mass, also at the same venue.

“We continue to pray for the peaceful rest of Mr. Castillo III, and the honest and swift service of justice,” the council said.

Last March, 10 members of the  Aegis Juris Fraternity surrendered to the National Bureau of Investigation over the death of the student.

They are facing charges for violation of Republic Act 8049 or the Anti-Hazing Law.

The testimony of state witness Mark Ventura claimed Castillo was punched and paddled for hours as part of the fraternity's rites.

By dawn on Sept. 17, 2017, Castillo was dead.

The Department of Justice earlier cleared from anti-hazing and obstruction of justice raps UST law school dean Nilo Divina and other alumni of the fraternity. — Rosette Adel with a report from Kristine Joy Patag