Republic of the Philippines

MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES

8th Judicial Region
Branch II, Tacloban City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Crim. Case No. M-TAC-17-00276-CR

Plaintiff,
For: MALICIOUS MISCHIEF
-versus-

ELMER SANTOS y GONZALES

Accused.
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ORDER

Accused, who is detained for another offense, appeared without a lawyer

but was referred to Atty. Christine Mary Rose K. Sajonia of the Public Attorney’s
Office.

After conferring with the accused, they announced their readiness for
Arraignment.

When arraigned of the Information in the dialect the accused speaks and
understands, he pleaded Not Guilty.

Complainant Isagani Rama and the accused are referred to the Philippine
Mediation Center for Mediation on 9 December 2017, at 9:00 in the morning, and
to return to court on 15 January 2018, at 8:30 o’clock in the morning, for Judicial
Dispute Resolution.

The Warden is directed to return the accused on said date, and to bring him
to the PMC for the mediation proceedings.

Inform the complainant of these dates.

SO ORDERED.

Tacloban, City , Philippines, 27 November 2017.

MANASSEH S. BASTES
Presiding Judge
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MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES
8th Judicial Region
Branch II, Tacloban City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Crim. Case No. M-TAC-17-00253-CR

Plaintiff,
For: OTHER LIGHT THREATS
-versus-

EDWIN BERJA, JR. y TANAUAN

Accused.
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ORDER

Represented by Atty. Christine Mary Rose K. Sajonia of the Public

Attorney’s Office, the accused was arraigned of the Information in the dialect he
speaks and understands and pleaded Guilty.

With his voluntary plea of guilt, accused is found guilty of the crime of
Other Light Threats as charged in the Information, and is sentenced to pay a Fine
in the amount of Two Hundred Pesos (Php 200.00) with subsidiary imprisonment
in case of insolvency.

Upon manifestation by the Trial Prosecutor that the complainant, Ma.

Diana Berja, that they are waiving the civil aspect herein, no pronouncement is
made thereon.

Parties, Atty. Sajonia and Trial Prosecutor Ma. Cecile Andrade are informed
in open court.

SO ORDERED.

Tacloban, City , Philippines, 27 November 2017.

MANASSEH S. BASTES
Presiding Judge

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MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES
8th Judicial Region
Branch II, Tacloban City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Crim. Case No. 2013-18-CR-24

Plaintiff,
For: GRAVE THREATS
-versus-

DANILO C. GALDO,
Accused.
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ORDER

After the promulgation of the decision, furnish Counsels and the Public
Prosecutor, Ma. Cecile Andrade, with copies of the Decision.

Upon manifestation of Atty. Eric C. de Veyra, Defense Counsel that he will

confer first with the accused on their next move, their request that the bailbond
posted by the accused be considered as effective in the meantime, is granted.

Accused, Atty. De Veyra and Atty. Jeffrey Didulo who is appearing on behalf
of Atty. Sergio Sumayod are notified in open court.

SO ORDERED.

Tacloban, City , Philippines, 27 November 2017.

MANASSEH S. BASTES
Presiding Judge
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MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES
8th Judicial Region
Branch II, Tacloban City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Crim. Case No. 2016-05-CR-27

Plaintiff,
For: Viol. of Sec. 1, par. b, PD 1829
-versus-

RAMILO CARSON y NALDA,

FELIX CAPIDOS y CATIBIG
And VIRGIL TISADO y BALLAIS
Accused.
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ORDER

Only Felix Capidos is present, while the intended witness in the person of
Virgil Tisado, who is detained at the BJMP, per manifestation of Atty. Christine
Mary Rose Sajonia of the Public Attorney’s Office, for another offense, hence,
they are not ready now to present him.

In view thereof, call this case on 11 December 2017, at 8:30 o’clock in the
morning, and notify the accused, Virgil Tisado, for him to testify on said date.

Accused Felix Capidos is informed in open court.

SO ORDERED.

Tacloban, City , Philippines, 27 November 2017.

MANASSEH S. BASTES
Presiding Judge
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 Republic of the Philippines
MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES
8th Judicial Region
Branch II, Tacloban City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Crim. Case No. M-TAC-17-00197-CR

Plaintiff,
For: UNJUST VEXATION
-versus-

JAMES HENRY DERIADA

Accused.
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ORDER

The return of the service of Summons shows that the accused left for the
United States of America since 4 may 2017, Trial Prosecutor Andrade moved for
the issuance of the Warrant of Arrest considering that during the commission of
the offense, he was in Tacloban City. The same is denied since accused is not yet
notified of this proceeding. Let an alias summons be issued instead.

Call this case on 28 February 2018, at 8:30 in the morning, for arraignment
and Preliminary Conference.

Furnish a copy of this Order to the Complainant and the said accused.

SO ORDERED.

Tacloban, City , Philippines, 27 November 2017.

MANASSEH S. BASTES
Presiding Judge
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MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES
8th Judicial Region
Branch II, Tacloban City

Crim. Case No. M-TAC-17-00195-CR

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
Plaintiff, For: SLIGHT PHYSICAL INJURIES

-versus-

FRANCIS UBOS @ KIKO @ ECHO,

Accused.
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ORDER

The above-named accused is no longer working with M. Lhuillier in Brgy.

94, Tigbao, this City, which was the only address on record. Copy of the Order
dated 2 August 2017 and subpoenas were sent to that address, but to no avail.

Call this case on 28 February 2018, at 8:30 in the morning for Arraignment
and Preliminary Conference.

Upon manifestation of the Trial Prosecutor, Ma. Cecile Andrade, that their
office will exert efforts to locate the accused, today’s setting is therefore reset on
the aforestated date.

SO ORDERED.

Tacloban, City , Philippines, 27 November 2017.

MANASSEH S. BASTES
Presiding Judge
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MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES
8th Judicial Region
Branch II, Tacloban City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Crim. Case No. 2016-12-CR-26

Plaintiff,
For: Viol. of Sec. 2, PD 1619
-versus-

ARA BERNADETH MAGA y CUA

Accused.
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ORDER

After the promulgation of the Decision, provide copies of the Decision to

the accused, her Counsel and to Trial Prosecutor Ma. Cecile Andrade.

SO ORDERED.

Tacloban, City , Philippines, 27 November 2017.

MANASSEH S. BASTES
Presiding Judge
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 Republic of the Philippines
MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES
8th Judicial Region
Branch II, Tacloban City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Crim. Case No. 2016-02-CR-13, 14, 15,

Plaintiff, 16 and 17

-versus- For: All for Viol. of BP 22

HENIE GOMEZ
Accused.
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ORDER

The Prosecution called to the stand Catalina Capangpangan, who testified

under the same oath only to identify the herein accused, who did not submit her
Counter Judicial Affidavit in these cases and is deemed to have waived the
submission thereof.

The Prosecution thru the Private Prosecuor, Atty. Tyrone Tutaan, is given a
period of five (5) days from receipt of this Order, to proceed accordingly, and for
them to furnish the accused a copy thereof, who is given the same period of time
from receipt of the Written Formal Offer of Evidence to act thereon. Thereafter,
these cases shall be deemed submitted for decision.

Call these cases for Promulgation of Decision on 30 January 2018, at 8:30

o’clock in the morning.

Accused, as well as complainant and counsel were all informed in open

court.

SO ORDERED.

Tacloban, City , Philippines, 27 November 2017.

MANASSEH S. BASTES
Presiding Judge
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MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES
8th Judicial Region
Branch II, Tacloban City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Crim. Case No. 2015-07-CR-14

Plaintiff,
For: ESTAFA
-versus-

MONICO PABELLO, JR @ BAYOT

Accused.
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ORDER

The complainant, Josephine Morano and the accused have agreed to draw
the Compromise Agreement on the civil aspect but has not yet been drawn up
until today, for reasons stated in open court by Atty. Christine Mary Rose K.
Sajonia of the Public Attorney’s Office.

Call this case on 6 December 2017 at 8:30 o’clock in the morning.

Complainant Morano is directed to return to this court on the aforestated

date, including the accused, who is detained at the BJMP.

SO ORDERED.

Tacloban, City , Philippines, 27 November 2017.

MANASSEH S. BASTES
Presiding Judge
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 Republic of the Philippines
MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES
8th Judicial Region
Branch II, Tacloban City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Crim. Case No. 2013-07-CR-53

Plaintiff,
For: UNJUST VEXATION
-versus-

MITCHELL CAING
Accused.
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ORDER

The Defense presented Dr. Anna Abadiness, as a witness in both cases

under Criminal Cases Nos. 2013-07-CR-53 and CR-55, but adopted her testimony
in relation to Criminal Case No. CR-54.

After her testimony, defense requested a period of ten (10) days from
receipt of this Order within which to submit their written formal offer, and such
request is granted. They are directed to provide copies thereof to the Prosecution
and the Private Prosecutor, who are given the same period of time from receipt
thereof to act thereon, thereafter, these cases shall be deemed submitted for
Decision.

Call these cases for promulgation of the decisions on 28 January 2018, at

8:30 in the morning.

Counsels, all accused and complainant are all informed of this setting in
open court.

SO ORDERED.

Tacloban, City , Philippines, 27 November 2017.

MANASSEH S. BASTES
Presiding Judge
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 Republic of the Philippines
MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES
8th Judicial Region
Branch II, Tacloban City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Crim. Case No. 2013-07-CR-54

Plaintiff,
For: SLIGHT PHYSICAL INJURIES
-versus-

MA. FE IRENE CAING

Accused.
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ORDER

The Defense presented Dr. Anna Abadiness, as a witness in both cases

under Criminal Cases Nos. 2013-07-CR-53 and CR-55, but adopted her testimony
in relation to Criminal Case No. CR-54.

After her testimony, defense requested a period of ten (10) days from
receipt of this Order within which to submit their written formal offer, and such
request is granted. They are directed to provide copies thereof to the Prosecution
and the Private Prosecutor, who are given the same period of time from receipt
thereof to act thereon, thereafter, these cases shall be deemed submitted for
Decision.

Call these cases for promulgation of the decisions on 28 January 2018, at

8:30 in the morning.

Counsels, all accused and complainant are all informed of this setting in
open court.

SO ORDERED.

Tacloban, City , Philippines, 27 November 2017.

MANASSEH S. BASTES
Presiding Judge
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 Republic of the Philippines
MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES
8th Judicial Region
Branch II, Tacloban City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Crim. Case No. 2013-07-CR-55

Plaintiff,
For: Slight Physical Injuries
-versus-

LORENZA CAING
Accused.
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ORDER

The Defense presented Dr. Anna Abadiness, as a witness in both cases

under Criminal Cases Nos. 2013-07-CR-53 and CR-55, but adopted her testimony
in relation to Criminal Case No. CR-54.

After her testimony, defense requested a period of ten (10) days from
receipt of this Order within which to submit their written formal offer, and such
request is granted. They are directed to provide copies thereof to the Prosecution
and the Private Prosecutor, who are given the same period of time from receipt
thereof to act thereon, thereafter, these cases shall be deemed submitted for
Decision.

Call these cases for promulgation of the decisions on 28 January 2018, at

8:30 in the morning.

Counsels, all accused and complainant are all informed of this setting in
open court.

SO ORDERED.

Tacloban, City , Philippines, 27 November 2017.

MANASSEH S. BASTES
Presiding Judge
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