The University of Santo Tomas (UST) has ceased to officially recognize fraternities, sororities, and other similar organizations in its strongest anti-hazing move since the death of law student Horacio “Atio” Castillo III on Sept. 17 of last year, according to a memorandum signed by Office for Student Affairs (OSA) Director Ma. Socorro S. Guan Hing.
“In light of the recent incident involving the hazing death of a law student and keeping with the duty of the University to take proactive steps to protect the students from the danger of participating in activities that will involve hazing, the University has decided to suspend the recognition of all Fraternities, Sororities or similar organizations effective at the start of A.Y. (Academic Year) 2018-2019 until further notice,” read the memorandum dated May 21 and released to media on Wednesday, May 23.
It added: “Accordingly, all fraternities, sororities or similar organizations are directed to cease and desist from recruiting students or engaging in any kind of activities.” — Dane Angelo M. Enerio

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