PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES

vs.
CHRISTOPHER TALAMOR y HAUTEA
Criminal Case No. 08-66558
For Violation of PD 1866, As Amended by RA 8294
(Illegal Possession of Firearm and Ammunition)

The Accused
CHRISTOPHER TALAMOR y HAUTEA, 37 years old,
married and a resident of Barangay Sulangan,
Dumangas, Iloilo with standing Warrant of Arrest in
Criminal Case No. 08-65131, for Murder, issued by
Judge Danilo P. Galvez, RTC 6, Iloilo City dated
February 18, 2008. That upon serving the said
warrant of arrest, he was caught with illegal
possession of firearm and ammunition, hence the
present case.

Factual Background
On October 07, 2008, at about 7:00 oclock in the
morning, Chief Inspector Fusin Jr. together with
the personnel of Regional Intelligence Office 6
coordinated thru PO3 Mars Cornell Heso of
Leganes Municipal Police Station to accompany
them to conduct intelligence monitoring and
surveillance on any forms of illegal activities
around Municipality of Leganes.

Factual Background
At about 10:00 oclock in the morning of the
same date, the team went back to the Leganes
Municipal Police Station for a briefing that was
conducted by Chief Inspector Sofronio Fusin Jr.
and Chief Inspector Orlando R. Colisao for the
purpose of serving the warrant of arrest to
CHRISTOPHER TALAMOR y HAUTEA spotted at
Manuela Subdivision, Leganes, Iloilo.

Factual Background
On 11:50 in the morning, the team proceeded to
Manuela Subdivision to arrest the respondent,
being an accused in Criminal Case No. 08-65131,
for Murder, at the sala of Judge Danilo P. Galvez,
RTC 6, Iloilo City.

Factual Background
Upon arriving at Manuela Subdivision, the team
rushed towards Porras Residence where the
accused was spotted as given by their informant.
Some of them went inside the house to verify the
presence of the accused but he was not found
there and was able to escape.

Factual Background
A thorough search was done, wherein they
surrounded the possible place where Christopher
Talamor was hiding. PO3 Heso, SPO3 Jalandoni
and PO1 Robles went to the grassy area near the
back of Villa Feliza concrete wall and were able
to see a man hiding his body in the thick grass
and shrubs in a prone position wearing blue
short pants and without a shirt.They ordered him
to get out from where he was hiding which he did
so.

Factual Background
A 0.45 caliber pistol was seen tucked at the right
portion of Talamors waist. PO3 Heso ordered
him to lie on the ground facing down with both
hands at the back of his head, which he also did.
The firearm was taken from his possession and
he was handcuffed by PO3 Heso and the other
two policemen served as back up.

Factual Background
The accused was asked if he has an authority or
license to possess said firearm and he replied
none. They placed him under arrest and
informed of his Constitutional Rights under the
Miranda Doctrine. He was also informed that he
has a standing warrant of arrest in Criminal Case
No. 08-65131, for Murder, a non-bailable offense,
issued and signed by Judge Danilo P. Galvez of
RTC 6, Iloilo City dated February 18, 2008.

Factual Background
Christopher Talamor was brought to Leganes
Municipal
Police
Station
and
further
investigation was conducted for the legality of
recovered firearm from his possession and
control, a 0.45 caliber, Colt MK IV (Series 80)
with Serial Number 288187, with magazine and
seven (7) live ammunitions, which was all
labeled, served as evidence and has no legal
papers/license to present for possessing it.

Factual Background
The accused was detained at Leganes
Municipal Detention Cell for proper
disposition.

RESOLUTION FROM PROVINCIAL

PROSECUTOR
The accused/respondent in this case is
charged for Violation of PD 1866, as amended
by RA 8294 (Illegal Possession of Firearm and
Ammunition)

RESOLUTION FROM PROVINCIAL

PROSECUTOR
From the evidence presented on record it
appears that in connection with this case and
aside from a standing warrant of arrest against
the accused/respondent, the arrest was made in
accordance with Section 5, Rule 113 of the 2000
Rules of Criminal Procedure, as amended and he
opted to avail of his right to preliminary
investigation.

RESOLUTION FROM PROVINCIAL

PROSECUTOR
So he was directed by this Office, through a
subpoena, to file and submit his counter-affidavit,
the affidavits of his witnesses, and other
supporting documents, if any to the criminal
charge filed against him, within a reasonable
period of time. However he failed to do so, hence,
this case is now deemed submitted for
resolution.

RESOLUTION FROM PROVINCIAL

PROSECUTOR
On account of above stated circumstances and
uncontroverted pieces of evidence adduced record
such as the affidavit of the arresting police officers,
the subject firearm and ammunition, the copy of
the police blotter and the letter complaint of the
Chief of Police of Leganes, Iloilo, the investigating
prosecutor finds and holds that there is sufficient
ground to engender a well-founded belief that the
crime charged has been committed and the
accused is probably guilty thereof, and should be
held for trial.

Other Information

This case has not been

arraigned and tried.

Presented by:
Mary Grace Denosta
Christian Ace Macalalag
Edgar Praile II
Jethro Villaruel
LlB 1-B