No.

1 (ej)

Branch 36
Hon. Judge Catherine Velasco-Supeda

Case no. 17-29572

Title: People vs. Jeckson Bong Balawa (det.)
Nature: Criminal Case - Carnapping with Homicide
Date: May 11, 2019
Time: 8:30 - 12:00

Legal Argument:

The Defense Counsel (PAO lawyer - Atty. Carolyn Tanudtanud) in behalf

of the accused asked for settlement between the accused and the
complainant because the carnapped vehicle was already recovered.
However, the Prosecution argued that settlement can be achieved only
after the accused has disclosed before the court the identity of the other
persons who participated in the commission of the offense. The accused
refused to divulge the identity of the others were involved. Hence, no
settlement was made.

No. 2 (ej)
Branch 36
Hon. Judge Catherine Velasco-Supeda

Case no. 18-30721; 18-30722; 18-30723

Title: People vs. Richard Velez Casten (det.);Rampher Castenn Silva (det.)
Nature: Criminal Case - Violation of Sec. 5; Sec. 11; and Sec. 12, R.A.
9165
Date: May 11, 2019
Time: 8:30 - 12:00

Legal Argument:

Atty. Psyche Mamadra moved for the objection of the presentation of

evidences. The presiding judge informed the defense counsel to file for a
written offer. The Prosecution made no objections and rested his case.
No. 3 (ej)

Branch 36
Hon. Judge Catherine Velasco-Supeda

Case no. 17-29364

Title: People vs. Crizanor Olaer y Nezas
Nature: Criminal Case - Homicide
Date: May 11, 2019
Time: 8:30 - 12:00

Di ko gets arguments ni ate Ej dito. Kindly ask her about this.

No. 4. (japhet)

Branch 36
Hon. Judge Catherine Velasco-Supeda

Case no. 18-29733

Title: People vs. Ric Munda Silapan (det.)
Nature: Criminal Case - Violation o f Sec. 5, R.A 9165; Sec. 11, R.A. 9165
Date: May 20, 2019
Time: 8:30 - 12:00

Legal Arguments:

During the cross examination of the prosecution’s witness (P02 Clifford

Bayangdan), the defense counsel Atty. Ruben B. Garcia asked the witness
how did the police know that the accused was allegedly invovled in drug
trade. The witness responded that the police received an information.
The defense counsel inquired if there were other informants against the
accused for the crime charged. The witness responded that there were
no other information aside from that of the informant. The defense
counsel argued that the witness being a police undercover and engaged
in buybust operations for more than 2 years should have made
validations by asking or searching for more informations for the charges
against the accused and that they cannot rely on mere allegations made
by the informant. The witness claimed that even if there were no other
informants, they depended on the information because the source was
credible and reliable.

Case No. 5(japhet)

Branch 58
Hon. Judge Mirabueno

Case no. 18-28653

Title: People vs.jeffrey Mendoza (At-Large), Christian Jay Lloren (At-
Large), Jeric Mendoza (At-Large), and Leondez Cangmaon Basa (det.)
Nature: Criminal Case - Murder
Date: May 20, 2019
Time: 8:30 - 12:00

Legal Argument:

Witness claimed that the accused was her friend. She claimed that she
was at the disco with the accused. When a gunshot was heard from the
disco area, she ran away together with her friends. The victim was
already lying on the floor when she looked back. The accused and the
witness and their other friends who were at the disco ran to the nearest
store for safety. The accused, the witness and their friends were together
all night. Hence, it is highly improbable that the accused hot the victim.

Case No. 6 (japhet)

Branch 37

Case no. 18-24126

Title: People vs Lexlie Macuto Belen(det.)
Nature: Criminal Case - Violation of Sec. R.A. 9165
Date: May 10, 2019
Time: 8:30 - 12:00

Legal Argument:

The accused, through his defense counsel offered to plea bargain.

However, evidece presented showed that the amount of drugs sezied
from the accused exceeds the treshold for plea bargaining. Hence, not
qualfied to bargain. The prosecution moved for the rejection of plea
bargain and moved to begin the trial.

Case No. 7 (japhet)

Branch 58
Hon. Judge Mirabueno

Case no. 18-30514

Title: People vs Larry Ben Bayawan Sebio (det.)
Nature: Criminal Case - Roberry
Date: May 20, 2019
Time: 8:30 - 12:00

Legal Argument:

The accused, through his defense counsel claimed that the accused was
a minor. The judge asked if the alleged crime was committed when the
accused was still 17 years old. The crime was committed on January 6,
2018. Initially the accused claimed that he was born in Febraury 2000.
However, upon clarification by the defense to is client, the accused was
born on June 25, 2000. It is apparent that the accused cannot ascertain
his correct date of birth because he only relied to what his mother has
told. The judge moved for the postment of the hearing of the case and
ordered the defense to secure birth certificate to prove minority.