The uproar over Cris Anthony Mendez’ death on August 27, 2007 due to hazing was clear early on, as if the crime doers will not escape justice. The desire for retribution was as blistering as the sadness the nation had to bear.
UP President Emerlinda Roman ostensibly promised to bring the perpetrators to justice, a big job to tackle against the 12 Sigma Rho fraternity members (fratmen) charged with the Mendez’ death. Ageing Jovito Salonga resigned from the frat which seemed evasive, but cryptically called for “finding the truth” after a characteristic long silence.
