RA 11053 defines hazing as any physical or psychological suffering, harm or injury inflicted on a recruit, member, neophyte, or applicant” as a prerequisite for admission or for continued membership in an organization RA 11053 prohibits all forms of hazing in fraternities, sororities, and organizations in schools, including citizens’ military training and citizens’ army training.
The law amends the RA 8049 which provides harsher penalties against all persons who participated in the planning and conduct of hazing, with a penalty of reclusion perpetua and a fine of 3,000,000 pesos.
