Members of the fraternity Aegis Juris involved in the death of Atio Castillo
MANILA, Philippines — Members of the Aegis Juris fraternity who were accused in the death of law student Horacio “Atio” Castillo III are now under National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) custody.
The 10 fratmen, including Aegis President Arvin Balag, voluntarily surrendered around noon on Friday.
They were accompanied by their lawyers and parents.
“Mas ginusto nila mag-voluntary surrender sa NBI kasi nga parang last night may mga nagpupunta na sa mga bahay nila. Hindi nila kilala basta mga law enforcers din,” said NBI agent Atty. Danilo Mayani.
(They opted to surrender voluntarily to the NBI because last night there are people who are lurking in their homes. They don’t know them but the men are also law enforcers.)
NBI Deputy Director Atty. Ferdinand Lavin said that the accused had already coordinated with them for the surrender before the court issued the arrest warrant on Thursday.
He said that the accused will be treated fairly.
“There is nothing special about this incident. As a matter of fact, if these young gentlemen would like to evade the long arms of the law they can do that. But we appreciate and recognize their effort in coming to the folds of the law,” said Lavin.
The fratmen will be held at the nbi detention cell while waiting for the commitment order from the Manila Regional Trial Court.
They will be presented before the court on Monday after the documentation and booking procedures.
They are facing charges for violation of the anti-hazing law, a non-bailable offense which carries a penalty of life imprisonment. — UNTV News & Rescue
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