Republic of the Philippines

Supreme Court of the Philippines

Third Judicial Region
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
Branch 23
Cabanatuan City
CALENDAR OF HEARING FOR FRIDAY,
MAY 27, 2022 / 9:00 A.M.
Hon. MARINEL O. AGUDO-SANTOS Presiding Judge
Associate City Pros. SIR ACHILLES A. PILAR Public Prosecutor
Atty. CECILLE S. ALIGORA Public Attorney
Atty. IVY E. BAYUDAN Clerk of Court V
Ms. ALICE M. VILLARIN Interpreter III
Ms. CARROL JANE FRANCISCO Stenographer III
Mr. JULIUS T. BACANI Process Server/CSO

1. Crim. Case No. 20012 PP -vs- EUFEMIO VILLANUEVA Y PATING(CB ) no return

(DF: 10-25-11) For: Viol of Sec. 1 of RA 8294

Reading of Probation Order

Atty. Mario R. Benitez - counsel for the accused (no return)
Mr. Dustin G. Catacutan – Cabanatuan City Parole and Probation Office (notified)
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2. Crim. Case No. 31185-31186 PP -vs- ARNOLD ANGELES y ARENAS (on recognizance/
(DF: 06-30-20) no return)
For: Viol of Sec. 5 & 11, Art II of RA 9165
Reading of Probation Order
Atty. - counsel for accused (late Atty. A. Dy counsel on record)
Brgy. Capt. Ramon S. Garcia (no return)
Mr. Dustin G. Catacutan – Cabanatuan City Parole and Probation Office (notified)
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3. Crim. Case No. 33040 PP-v-EUMIR ROSALEJOS y EDJEC (CB-120T)no return
(DF: 08-09-21) For: Viol. of PD 1612 (Anti-fencing Law)

Arraignment and Pre-Trial

Submitted: “Manifestation with Motion for Preliminary Investigation and/or Re-Investigation,”
dated Aug. 13, 2021 (awaiting result of preliminary investigation from the office of the City
Prosecutor as per Order dated Aug. 16, 2021)

Atty. Jermias C. Garcia/Atty. Mary Grace Esguerra- counsel for the accused (no return)
Private Complainant: Gilbert Gollayan Sy (no return)
Arresting Officers: PEMS Edwar R. Lansangan, PSSg Marjerry Velasquez, PSSg Arthur
Torres( (Provincial Highway Patrol, NE)
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4. Crim. Case No. 24335 PP-v- MAYSA ERIKA V. GONZALES (SB/notified)
(DF: 06-30-15) For: Estafa
(arrested: 10/02/19)

Pre-Trial (failed mediation)

Atty. Michael Angelo Reyes – private prosecutor (no authority yet) – notified
Atty. Cecille S. Aligora - counsel for the accused (notified)
Private Complainant - Wesleyan University-Philippine Medical Center rep. by Pacifico B. Aniag
(notified)
Sterling Insurance Co. Inc.
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5. Crim. Case No. 32735 PP-v-ANTHONY DIAMSAY y BARCENA (CB 12T) no return
(DF: 06-09-21) For: Viol. of Sec. 263 of the National Internal Revenue Code
of 1997, as amended
Crim. Case No. 32736 PP-v-ANTHONY DIAMSAY y BARCENA (CB 12T) no return
(DF: 06-09-21) For: Viol. of Sec. 255 of the National Internal Revenue Code
of 1997, as amended
Crim. Case No. 32737 PP-v-ANTHONY DIAMSAY y BARCENA (CB 12T) no return
(DF: 06-09-21) For: Viol. of Sec. 263 of the National Internal Revenue Code
of 1997, as amended
Pre-Trial
Atty. Aaron Santos - counsel for the accused (notified)
Public Complainant: BIR rep. by Marlon Y. Mangulabnan, San Fernando, Pampanga (no return)
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6. Crim. Case No. 33296 PP-v- MARY ANN BARANDA y CORTEZ (CB) no return
(DF: 10-08-21) and BARTOLOME LADIGNON y MARIANO(CB)no return
For: Viol. of Sec. 263 of the National Internal Revenue Code
of 1997, as amended by RA 11346
Pre-Trial
Atty. Cecille S. Aligora– counsel for accused (notified)
Arresting Officers: PSSg Ramon F. Miguel and PCpl Jhonel A. Regala (Cabanatuan City PS)
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7. Crim. Case No. 33484 PP-v-WILFREDO ESGUERRA y LUMALAN (detained)
(DF:12-07-21) For: Homicide

Initial Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence

Atty. Cecille S. Aligora– counsel for accused (notified)

Jail Warden- Cabantuan Dist. Jail (notified)
Private Complainant: Elizabeth F. Reyes (no return)
Trial Dates: July 15, August 26, Oct 7 & November 25, 2022
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8. Crim. Case No. 31555 PP-v-MARK LAPINA DE VIVAR (SB-notified), FLORDELIZA
(DF:10-07-20) MEDINA y CUNANAN (SB-notified) and FRANKLIN
MACAPAGAL y MEDINA (pleaded guilty)
For: Viol. of Sec. 5, Art II of RA 9165
Crim. Case No. 31556 PP-v-MARK LAPINA DE VIVAR (SB) notified
(DF:10-07-20) For: Viol. of Sec. 11, Art II of RA 9165
(Witnesses presented by Prosec: 1. Forensic Chemist-
stipulations/admission 2. PSSg Reynaldo Villanueva-
testimony during petition for bail-adopted)

Continuation of Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence-in-Chief (specimen in Court)

Additional Direct Examination on PSSg Reynaldo Villanueva

Atty. Christian Renz G. Cruz -counsel for the accused M. Lapina (notified)
Atty. MilJohn Denver Y. Paynor – counsel for the accused F. Medina (notified)
Jail Warden- Cabanatuan Dist. Jail ( notified)
Arresting Officers-PSSg Reynaldo P. Villanueva and Pat Javier D. Caging (Cabanatuan City
Police Station)
(Trial Dates: June 10 and July 29, August 19, Sept. 9, Oct 7, Nov. 11 , Dec. 9, 2022 &
Jan. 20, 2023)
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9. Crim. Case No. 31380 PP -vs- RICKY RAVILA y CAGADAS (detained)
(DF:09-01-20) For: Murder
*reset last hearing for lack (Witnesses presented by Prosec: 1. Charing Driz)
of time
Continuation of Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence
Subpoena issued to: Josephine Casionan and Jay-R Ravila (no returns)

Atty. Cecille S. Aligora-counsel for the accused (notified

Cabanatuan Dist. Jail Warden– notified
Private Complainant/witnesses: Charing A. Driz (presented), Josephine Casionan, Rowel Driz,
Jay-R Ravila, Gilbert Samarita & Jesus Balmediana
(Trial Dates: ______ )
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10. Crim. Case No. 18993 PP-v-ERIC ROXAS Y SANTOS (SB forfeited/Trial in
(DF: 08-10-10) Absentia) no return AND JOHN DOE
For: Frustrated Murder
(Witness presented by Prosec:1. Edwin Sumaway 2. Mark
Jayson Sumaway 3. PO3 Emmanuel Gapac-stipulations, p.
273 4. Theresa Sumaway)
Continuation of Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence
Continuation of Direct Examination on Theresa Sumaway (no return)
Subpoena issued to: Dr. Alejandro Garcia (no return/previous mailings “RTS” moved
out/refused to receive)

Atty. Cecille S. Aligora - counsel for the accused (notified)

Edwin Sumaway & Ma. Theresa Sumaway - private complainants (no returns)
UCPB Gen. Insurance Co., Inc.
Trial Dates: _________________
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11. Crim. Case No. 22405 PP-v-FERDINAND MAGSAKAY y CALMA @ “POGE”
(DF: 01-06-14/arrested-2016) (detained) JOHN DOE AND PETER DOE
For: Murder
(Witnesses presented by Prosec: 1. Juanita dela Cruz
2. Mary Jane Dela Cruz)
Continuation of Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence
Subpoena issued to: Maureen G. Caritativo (no return), Joven S. Urmatan (no return) and Dr.
Joseph Rayo (no return)

Atty. Cecille S. Aligora – counsel for the accused (notified)

Cabanatuan Dist. Jail Warden-notified
Juanita D. dela Cruz – private complainant (no return)
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12. Crim. Case No. 31512-31513 PP-v-NANETTE FEDERISO y BRAVO (detained)
(DF:09-29-20) For: Viol. of Sec. 5 & 11, Art II of RA 9165
(Witnesses presented by Prosec: 1. Forensic Chemis-
stipulations/admissions)
Continuation of Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence (specimen in court)
Subpoena issued to IO1 Lemar L. Saliw-an

Atty. Cecille S. Aligora-counsel for the accused (notified)

Jail Warden -Cabanatuan Dist. Jail (notified)
Arresting Officers-PSSg Lemar L. Saliw-an, IO2 Luis Alvin O. David and Mr, Rusty L.
Manalili(PDEA Regional Office III, San Fernando Pampanga)
Trial Dates:_________
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13. Crim. Case No. 32059-61 PP -vs- ROMEO SARTE y RAZON @ Rommy (detained)
(DF: 02-05-21) For: Viol. of Sec. 5, 11 & 12, Art II of RA 9165
Crim. Case No. 32062 PP -vs- ROMEO SARTE y RAZON @ Rommy (detained) and
(DF: 02-05-21) MYLENE PINEDA y VICTORIO (detained)
For: Viol. of Sec. 6, Art II of RA 9165
Crim. Case No. 32063 PP -vs- MYLENE PINEDA y VICTORIO (detained)
(DF: 02-05-21) For: Viol. of Sec. 15, Art II of RA 9165

Continuation of Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence

Continuation of Direct Examination on IO1 Lemar L. Saliw-an

Atty. Cecille S. Aligora counsel for the accused (notified)

Jail Warden – Cabanatuan Dist. Jail (notified)
Arresting Officers-IO1 lemar L. Saliw-an, IO2 Luis Alvin O. David and IO2 Mena Castillo (PDEA
Region III, San Fernando, Pampanga)
(Trial Dates: June 17, July 15, Aug 19, Sept 9, Oct 14, 2022)
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14. Crim. Case No. 32343 PP -vs- MARCELO LABIOS y AGUSTIN (SB)notified
(DF:04-13-21) and JOHN DOE
For: Frustrated Murder
Continuation of Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence
Continuation of Direct Examination on Arnold Bacani

Atty. Cecille S. Aligora–counsel for the accused (notified)

Private Complainant: Gilda L. Bacani/Arnold Bacani (notified)
Trial Dates: June 3, July 15 and Aug 12, 2022
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15. Crim. Case No. 32794-32795 PP -vs- RUEL PADUA y CABESO @ Rowell (detained)
(DF: 06-22-21) For: Viol. of Sec. 5 & 11 , Art II of RA 9165
Crim. Case No. 32796 PP -vs- ROLANDO SANTOS y CUNANAN (SB)notified
(DF: 06-22-21) For: Viol. of Sec. 11 , Art II of RA 9165
Crim. Case No. 32797 PP -vs- JEFRREY BELMONTE y SANTARINA @ Jeff
(DF: 06-22-21) (SB)notified
For: Viol. of Sec. 11, Art II of RA 9165
(Witness presented by Prosec: 1. Forensic Chemist-
stipulations/admissions pp. 71-72)
Continuation of Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence
Atty. Cecille S. Aligora - counsel for the accused (notified)
Jail Warden -Cabanatuan Dist. Jail (notified)
Arresting Officers: PSSg Marius G. Yanga, Pat. Elmar G. Guieb (Cab. City Police Station)
Trial Dates: June 24, July 29, Aug 19, Sept 9, Oct 14, Nov 11, Dec 2, 2022, Jan 20, Feb 4, 2023)
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16. Crim. Case No. 18516 PP-v-GERARDO M. REYES ( CB) no return (previous mail “
(DF: 11-17-09) RTS” with notation “moved out”), with Certificate from
Brgy. Capt. of Imelda that location of the accused is not
known dated 2-19-20, p. 311
For: Estafa thru Fasification of Public Document
(Witnesses presented: 1. Ruben Alfonso)
Initial Presentation of Defense Evidence
Submitted: “Formal Offer of Documentary Exhibits”, dated Nov. 19, 2021, filed by Asst. Public
Prosecutor Melvin R. Martinez
Atty. Mario R. Benitez–counsel for the accused (notified)
Ruben Alfonso-private complainant (notified)
Trial Dates:____________
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17. Crim. Case No. 19922-19923 PP –v- CARLOTA MAGTALAS y PASCUAL (SB-allegedly deceased)
(DF:09-12-11) For: Viol. of Sec. 12 & 15 Art. II of R.A. 9165
(Witness presented by Prosec: 1. P/SUPT Arlene Coronel-stipulations p.
67 & 98 for Sec. 11 & 15 p. 150 2. PO2 Maricel Limon 3. PO2 Leah
Dizon-Aler 4.PO2 Oliver Pascual 5. PO1 Ramon Miguel
–stipulations/admission p.182)
Initial Presentation of Defense Evidence
Subpoena issued to Ronnie Magtalas (no return)

Atty. Cecille S. Aligora– counsel for accused (notified)

CAP General Insurance Corp.
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18. Crim. Case No. 31802 PP-v-JULIUS CENON y GONZALES aka J-Khing (detained)
(DF: 12-03-20) For: Viol. of Sec. 11, Art II of RA 9165
(Witnesses presented by Prosec during Petition for Bail: 1.
Forensic Chemist-stipulations/admissions, p. 92 2. PCpl
Aristotle
Estanislao)
Pre-Trial / Presentation of Prosecution’Evidence-in-Chief
Atty. Christian Renz G. Cruz- for the accused Cenon (notified)
Jail Warden- Cabantuan Dist. Jail (notified)
Arresting officers: PCpl Aristotle Estanislao and PSSg Reggie B. Rubio (Cab. City Police Station)
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19. Crim. Case No. 18877 PP-v-AURORA JULIANO y CRUZ (CB) notified
(DF: 06-03-10) For: Simulation of Birth
(Witnesses presented by Prosec: 1. Maxima de
Ocampo 2. Florencia Hipolito 3. Ulalia Umayam)
(Witness presented by Defense: 1. Aurora Juliano
2. Margarita E. Lopez 3. Racquel Agsalud-stipulations)

Continuation of Presentation of Defense Evidence

Submitted: “Motion to Dismiss” dated December 3, 2021, filed by the accused through counsel
Atty. Wilson G. Chua
(awaiting comment of the Public Prosecutor as per Order dated December 10, 2021)

Atty. Wilson G. Chua – counsel for the accused (notified)

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20. AGR Case No. 201 SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM (SSS) –vs- LAND BANK OF
(DF: 07/26/20) THE PHILIPPINES (LBP) AND DEPARTMENT OF AGRARIAN
REFORM (DAR)
Initial Presentation of Petitioner’s Evidence
(with Appearance of Solicitor General / Delegation of Authority to City Prosecutor)

Atty. Mary Miranda / Atty. Vic Fernandez/Atty. I.P Lyn C. Bicos- counsel/s for the petitioner
SSS(notified)
Atty. Jaybee Lyn G. Likigan / Atty. Melissa Acorda (OGCC)–collaborating counsel for defendant
LBP (notified)
Atty. Alvin Soriano – counsel for defendant DAR (notified)
Trial Dates: July 22, 2022
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