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Department of Justice
OFFICE OF THE CITY PROSECUTOR
Pasay City
CRISTINA M. MARSADO,
Complainant;
-versus-
BRIAN R. PRESTO,
Respondent;
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COMPLAINT-AFFIDAVIT
4. The last time I saw my husband alive was on the aforementioned date.
He left around 12noon to meet with the Respondent on their agreed meeting
place.
5. On December 14, 2015, at around 5 oclock in the morning, I received
a phone call from my husbands number on which an unidentified man
answered. I inquired as to whom he was but he refused to state his name.
The man on the other line threatened the life of my husband and that if I
would not give him the sum of One Million Pesos, he would kill my
husband. I was further warned not to tell the authorities or else risk the
safety of my husband.
6. I received another call on December 14, 2015 in the afternoon from
the same unidentified man instructing me to prepare the amount and that the
exchange will take place on December 15, 2015 at 9pm. I immediately went
to the bank and requested for a withdrawal of a sum of money amounting to
One Million Pesos in a One Thousand sequential bill;
7. On December 15, 2015 at exactly 9pm, I went to one of the parking
lots inside the CCP Complex which was the agreed place of exchange;
8. While waiting there, a man wearing a mask approached me, and
demanded to give him the money for the safety of my husband to which I
cede to his request. I was told to wait for my husband, but he never arrived.
9. After handing over the money, the man left and never came back. I
never heard anything from the man. Moreover, I was not able to contact the
phone number used by him.
On December 16, 2015, I saw the news regarding the body of a man
with several gun shots on the chest left in an abandoned area of Donada St.
Pasay Road particularly Lot 16 to which I easily identified as my husband
Coco Martin.
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of the S.M Mall of Asia, personally saw the Respondent punch and grab my
husband and forced him into a vehicle which was personally driven by the
former.
The aforementioned affidavits of witnesses Joyette Vias and Salvador
Briggs Calo, are hereby attached respectively.
13.Upon seeking legal consultation with my lawyers. I was informed that
the respondent should be placed on trial for committing the crime of
Kidnapping with Murder as provided for under Article 267 of the Revised
Penal Code of the Philippines as amended by R.A 7659.
Accordingly, the crime of Kidnapping with Murder has the following
elements:
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a)
the offender is a private individual;
b)
he kidnaps or detains another or in any other manner deprives
the latter of his liberty;
c)
in the commission of the offense, any of the following
circumstances is present: (a) the kidnapping or detention lasts for
more than 3 days; or (b) it is committed by simulating public
authority; or (c) any serious physical injuries are inflicted upon the
person kidnapped or detained or threats to kill him are made; or (d)
the person kidnapped or detained is a minor, female, or a public
officer.
15. The
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G.R. No. 187534, April 4, 2011
17.The respondent held my husband hostage against his will and was
deprived of his liberty under the threat of being killed by the former.
18.My husband was found dead after I have paid the ransom for his
freedom.
A copy of the Autopsy Report pertaining to victim Coco Martin conducted
and prepared by Dr. Ismael Umali are hereby attached.
19.I am executing this sworn statement for the purpose of charging the
respondent with having violated a special complex crime of Kidnapping
with Murder.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature on
JANUARY 7, 2016 Pasay City, Philippines.
CRISTINA MARSADO
Complainant/Affiant
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, the undersigned
prosecutor, this 7th day of January 2016, in the City of Pasay, Philippines.
The undersigned Prosecutor certifies that he personally examined the
affiant and that he is satisfied that she voluntarily executed and understood
her complaint-affidavit.
CASSEY E. FERRER
Assistant City Prosecutor
SWORN AFFIDAVIT
Know all men by theses present:
That, I, Salvador Briggs L. Calo, Filipino, of legal age and with postal
address #32 Donada Street, Pasay City, after having been deposed and sworn to in
accordance with the law, do hereby state the following, that:
1.
I am currently employed as a table Attendant at McDonalds Mall of Asia
since August of 2011;
On on December 8, 2015, I was on duty in the aforementioned
establishment on my regular 8 hour shift.
2.
4.
While I was performing such duty, I happen to see Two (2) men at around
10 meters away from me. The aforementioned men were apparently talking
seriously. I saw one of the men seemingly shaking his head in dismay. Suddenly,
the other man punched the man in the jaw which caused him to lose his balance
and consciousness. Thereafter, I saw the other guy pull and drag him to his car;
plate number of which I am not able to remember/
5.
I was not able to do anything due to the shock and surprise of the situation
which transpired.
6.
I was not able to immediately go to the police and report the incident,
because of fear for my life and loved ones. I was hesitant to report it at first, but I
was bothered by my conscience to report the incident to the police.
7.
I reported the incident to the Pasay Police Station Precinct 10 on
_____________ upon which the case was recorded. Thereafter, I left my contact
numbers and information and went home.
8.
On the same day I was later called by the Police Station by SPO1 Tunac
because the wife of the kidnapped man Cristina Marsado wanted to see me,
I was shown pictures by the wife and policeman and they asked me to
identify if I am familiar with any of the persons in them. I pointed out that the
man who kidnapped husband of the wife was on one of the pictures. The man I
pointed out to was later identified as Brian Presto.
9.
I am executing this affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing and for
whatever legal purpose it may serve
10.
REGEN B. VOLOSO
Prosecutor II
Pasay City
)S.S
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SWORN AFFIDAVIT
Know all men by theses present:
That, I, Daisy Chris Aung, Filipino, of legal age and with postal address #302
Juan Nolasco Street, Tondo, Manila, after having been deposed and sworn to in
accordance with the law, do hereby state the following, that:
I am currently a contestant in Pilipinas Got Talent, a talent competition
aired on ABS-CBN Channel 2.
On December 15, 2015, I was accompanied by my half-brother, Brian
Presto, to the Live Battles that took place within the ABS-CBN studios.
We were at the ABS-CBN compound from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Throughout the recording sessions, my half-brother was with me most of
the time. He was only absent whenever I would ask him to buy me food
and water from The Loop, a small food court located at the lobby of ABSCBN's ELJ building.
I am executing this affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing and for
whatever legal purpose it may serve.
SWORN AFFIDAVIT
Know all men by theses present:
That, I, JOYETTE VIAS, Filipino, single, of legal age and with postal address
1202 Cityland Vito Cruz Tower 2, Taft Avenue, Pasay City, after having been deposed
and sworn to in accordance with the law, do hereby state the following, that:
1.
I am currently employed as at Teleperformance, Sunset Drive, Mall of
Asia as Technical Support Specialist;
2.
3.
I left the office building of Teleperformance at around 12:40 NN. I did not
go straight home but walked towards Mcdonalds to buy food.
4.
While I was walking along Sunset Drive, I noticed two men quarelling.
When I saw the commotion I stopped and watched from afar then suddenly the
man in blue shirt punched the guy wear a white t-shirt and maong pants. The man
fell beside the pavement. The attacker pulled and dragged the man towards the red
Honda City car which plate number I cant remember.
5.
I do not know what to do at that moment but just called my sister of the
incident. I did not pushed through going to the Mcdonalds.
6.
The next day, I went to Mcdonalds establishment and there I saw my
friend and manager of Mcdo, Delila Dayag. I was informed of the incident that
happened the day before.
7.
I informed her that I saw what happened on the day of December 8, 2016
as I was supposed to buy food after my work shift but because of the commotion I
changed my mind.
8.
On December 9, 2016, I was called by the Police Station by SPO1 Tunac
because the wife of the kidnapped man Cristina wanted to see me.
I was shown pictures by the wife and policeman and they asked me to
identify if I am familiar with any of the persons in them. I pointed out that the
man who kidnapped husband of the wife was on one of the pictures. The man I
pointed out to was later identified as Brian Presto.
9.
I am executing this affidavit to attest to the truth of the foregoing and for
whatever legal purpose it may serve
10.
JOYETTE VIAS
Affiant
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, this ____ day of ______________,
20___ in ___________________ City, with affiant exhibiting his Passport No. x000125890-9.
STEPHEN REY A. JACOBO
Prosecutor II
BRIAN R. PRESTO,
Respondent;
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COUNTER-AFFIDAVIT
I, Brian R. Presto, of legal age and a resident of 203 Asistio Street, Caloocan
City, after having been deposed and sworn in accordance to law and unto
this Honorable Office do hereby state the following, that:
On December 8, 2015, I called to remind my good friend, Mr. Coco
Martin, that a certain Maja Salvador was looking for him the other
day at the office.
On the afternoon of December 8, 2014, I accompanied my mother,
Agnes Tubilleja, to a wedding which was held at around 2:30 p.m. at
the Calaruega Church in Nasugbu, Batangas. The whole time, I was
present at the wedding as well as the reception held at the Splendido
Taal Golf and Country Club, Tagaytay City.
The affidavit of witness Agnes Tubilleja, is hereby attached.
The allegations of affiants Salvador Briggs Calo and Joyette Vias
are therefore, untrue and malicious as I was not present at nor nearby
the SM Mall of Asia on December 8, 2015.
On the evening of December 15, 2015, I was at the ABS-CBN studio
watching the live competition of Pilipinas Got Talent, a talent
competition aired on ABS-CBN Channel 2, because my half-sister,
Gina Mae Dulnuan, was a contestant. We were at the ABS-CBN
Compound from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
The affidavit of witness Daisy Chris Aung is hereby attached.
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SWORN AFFIDAVIT
Know all men by theses present:
That, I, AGNES TUBILLEJA, Filipino, legally separated, of legal age
and a resident of 203 Asistio Street, Caloocan City, after having been
deposed and sworn to in accordance with the law, do hereby state the
following, that:
I am the mother of Brian Presto. I was invited, as one of the
principal sponsors, to the wedding of Mr. Dingdong Dantes and
Ms. Marian Rivera which was held on December 8, 2015.
On December 8, 2014, I was accompanied by my son, Rich, to
the wedding of Mr. Dantes and Ms. Rivera which was held at
the Calaruega Church, Nasugbu, Batangas. The wedding
ceremony took place at around 2:30 p.m.
Thereafter, we proceeded to the wedding reception which was
held at the Splendido Taal Golf and Country Club, Tagaytay
City. The reception ended at around 12 midnight.
I am executing this affidavit to attest to the truth of the
foregoing and for whatever legal purpose it may serve.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this _____
day of _______________. 20___ at _________________________.
AGNES TUBILLEJA
Affiant
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me, this ____ day of
______________, 20___ in ___________________ City.
Gennelyn M. Abao
Assistant City Prosecutor
Pasay City
CRISTINA M. MARSADO,
Complainant;
-versus-
BRIAN R. PRESTO,
Respondent;
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RESOLUTION
husband was coming and immediately left the parking lot. However, her
husband never came.
It was on 16 December 2015, that Cristina heard news about a body of
a man which was left in Lot 16, Donada St. Pasay City, The man was
apparently killed through several gunshots on the left chest. According to
the medico legal autopsy and death certificate prepared by Dr. Ismael Umali
III, the victim received multiple gunshot wounds in the left chest which was
the cause of death. The weapon used was a .45 caliber handgun, as shown by
the bullets retrieved from the body.
Cristina was able to identify that the dead body recovered was her
husband. She filed a police blotter in Pasay City Police Station Precinct 10.
The case had no definite lead and that the person with whom her husband
was supposed to meet could no longer be found.
A development in the case occurred upon the coming forward of
witness Salvador Briggs Calo, who alleged in a sworn affidavit that he saw
the victim alive at around 1:30 PM in the afternoon while he was
discharging sanitary garbage near the east side gate, Sunset Drive Street of
the S.M Mall of Asia, personally saw the Respondent Presto punch and grab
Martin and forced him into a vehicle which was personally driven by the
former.
Summons was served on the respondent Presto upon which he
submitted his Answer to the Complaint Affidavit. The main contention of the
Respondent was that he was in Batangas on 8 December 2015 with her
mother to attend a wedding and on 15 December 2015, he was with his
After perusal over the Affidavits and pieces of evidence submitted by
both Parties, the undersigned hereby finds probable cause against the
Respondent for Kidnapping with Murder of the victim Coco Martin under
Article 267 of the Revised Penal Code as amended by R.A 7695.
Accordingly, the aforementioned crime has the following elements. a) the
offender is a private individual; b) he kidnaps or detains another or in any
other manner deprives the latter of his liberty; c)in the commission of the
offense, any of the following circumstances is present: (a) the kidnapping or
detention lasts for more than 3 days; or (b) it is committed by simulating
public authority; or (c) any serious physical injuries are inflicted upon the
person kidnapped or detained or threats to kill him are made; or (d) the
person kidnapped or detained is a minor, female, or a public officer. The
Supreme Court in interpreting Article 267 of the Revised Penal Code
provided in the case of People v. Montanir G.R. No. 187534, April 4, 2011
that: "where the person killed in the course of the detention, regardless of
whether the killing was purposely sought or was merely an afterthought,
the kidnapping and murder or homicide can no longer be complexed
under Article 48, nor be treated as separate crimes, but shall be punished
as a special complex crime under the last paragraph of Article 267." The
same principle applies here.
CASSEY E. FERRER
Assistant City Prosecutor
Approved by:
STEPHEN REY A. JACOBO
Chief City Prosecutor
Pasay City
COPY FURNISHED:
Complainant
CRISTINA MARSADO
123 P. Zamora, Pasay City
Respondent
BRIAN PRESTO
203 Asistio Street, Caloocan City
WARRANT OF ARREST
Criminal Case No. 228877
For: MURDER
Accused.
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TO ANY PEACE OFFICER OF THE LAW:
G R E T I N G S:
You are hereby commanded to arrest BRIAN MIGEL PRESTO Y REBOLLEDO,
whose last known addresses at 203 Asistio Street, Caloocan City or elsewhere in
the Philippines, who is charged before this Court with the crime of Kidnapping
with Murder under Article 267 of the Revised Penal Code as amended by RA No
7659 and to bring him before me as soon as possible to be dealt with according
to law.
The bail for the release of the accused in this case is fixed at NO BAIL
RECOMMENDED.
Given under my hand and the seal of this court this 31st day of January
2016.
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INFORMATION
The undersigned Prosecutor II accuses BRIAN MIGEL PRESTO y
REBOLLEDO of the crime of KIDNAPPING WITH MURDER under Article
267 of the Revised Penal Code as amended by RA 7659 committed as
follows:
That on or about the 8th day of December 2015, in the City of
Pasay, Philippines and within the jurisdiction of this Honorable Court,
the above-named accused, did, then and there willfully, unlawfully and
feloniously take and carry Coco Martin, deprived him of his liberty and
demanded a ransom in the amount of One Million Pesos Philippine
Currency (Php1,000,000.00) in exchange of his freedom and that in the
course of his detention, he was shot on the head and chest which caused
his untimely death to the damage and prejudice of his heirs.
CONTRARY TO LAW.
REGEN B. VOLOSO
Prosecutor II
CASSEY E. FERRER
Assistant State Prosecutor
Witnesses:
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NO BAIL IS RECOMMENDED
Hon. Judge
RTC Branch 286, Pasay City
Subject:
Arrest Report
Date:
February 2, 2016
- versus BRIAN
MIGEL
REBOLLEDO,
PRESTO
Accused.
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COMMITMENT ORDER
To: Jail Warden
Pasay City Jail, Pasay City
The accused having been arrested on February 1, 2015 by elements of
Warrant and Subpoena Section of Pasay City Police Station commit to you the
person of accused Brian Migel Presto in Criminal Case No. 228877 for
KIDNAPPING WITH MURDER, before this Court. The aforementioned accused
is hereby ordered kept under your custody as detention prisoner during the
pendency of this case.
The Arraignment/Pre-Trial of the accused is hereby set on February 10,
2016 at 1:30 o'clock in the afternoon at the Sala of Regional Trial Court, Branch
286, Pasay City.
3 February 2015
City of Pasay
GREGORIO G. PIMENTEL, JR
Presiding Judge
BRIAN
PRESTO
REBOLLEDO,
Accused.
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ORDER
Upon evaluation of the Criminal Information filed by the
Prosecutor of Pasay City, and the evidence supporting the same, the
Court finds that there is probable cause that a crime has been
committed and that the accused probably committed it. The Court also
finds that there is a need to issue a Warrant of Arrest in order to get hold
of the accused for trial.
City of Pasay.
31 January 2016
GREGORIO G. PIMENTEL, JR
Presiding Judge
Republika ng Pilipinas
KAGAWARAN NG KATARUNGAN
Department of Justice
Manila
INDORSEMENT
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Elaine Gener
Sr. Adm. Assistant I
Docket
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PRACTICE COURT
Law
Judge Gregorio G. Pimentel, Jr.,
Wed, 5:30-8:30
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GROUP II
PROSECUTION
1. VOLOSO, Regen
2. DAYAG, Delila
3. ABAO, Gennelyn
4. GABRONINO, Bea Christine
5. TUNAS, Ray Alvin
6. DATU-IMAM, Rahandra
7. MARSADO, Cristina
8. FERRER, Cassey
9. UMALI, Ismael III
10. CALO, Salvador Briggs
11. JACOBO, Stephen
12. ALBA, Diana Jean
13. VIAS, Joyette
14. GENER, Elaine
15. PASION, Elen (Court
Stenographer)
16. NANIT, John Paul (Clerk of
Court)
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