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SITTING AS THE IMPEACHMENT CO
IN THE MATTER OF THE
IMPEACHMENT OF RENATO C.
CORONA AS CHIEF JUSTICE OF
THE SUPREME COURT OF THE
PHILIPPINES,
REPRESENTATIVES NIEL C.
TUPAS, JR., JOSEPH EMILIO A.
ABAYA, LORENZO R. TAN ADA III,
REYNALDO V. UMALI, ARLENE
J. BAG-AO, et aI.,
Complainants.
CASE NO. 002-2011
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REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUBPOENAE
The HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, through its undersigned
PROSECUTORS, respectfully requests for the issuance of a) subpoenae duces tecum
requiring the following persons to bring the documents indicated below; and b)
subpoenae ad testificandum for them to attend and testify at the hearings specified
herein at the Senate Session Hall, Senate of the Philippines, Pasay City, in relation to
the instant impeachment proceedings, in particular Article III under paragraphs 3.4.9
and 3.4.10 of the Complaint for Impeachment:
3.4.9. Respondent reportedly dipped his hands into public funds to
finance personal expenses. Numerous personal expenses that have
nothing to do with the discharge of his official functions, such as lavish
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lunches and dinners, personal travels and vacations, and fetes and
parties, have reportedly been charged by the Respondent to judicial funds.
In essence, Respondent has been reportedly using the judicial fund as his
own personal expense account, charging to the Judiciary personal
expenditures.
3.4.10. It is therefore apparent that there is reasonable ground to
hold Respondent for the reported misuse of public funds, and in acts that
would qualify as violations of the anti-graft and corrupt practices act,
including malversation of public funds, and use of public funds for private
purposes.
Name
1. Atty. Gorgonio B. Elarmo Jr.
Address
Chief of Staff/Chief Justice Staff Head,
Supreme Court of the Philippines,
Padre Faura St., Manila
Purpose: to authenticate the Authorization Letter of CJ Corona dated 23 November
2010 and likewise to authenticate the other documents enumerated in the instant
subpoena duces tecum; and to bring with him on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 2:00
Ih!!h (or on such date and time as may be determined by the Honorable Impeachment
Court): (a) the original and certified true copy of the Authorization Letter dated 23
November 2010 authorizing Ms. MICHELLE M. MANGUBAT to hold a cash advance in
the amount of P100,000.00 to be used to purchase Christmas gifts of the Chief Justice;
and (b) all other requests, authorizations, approvals and such other documents
pertaining to cash advances given to Chief Justice Renato C. Corona;
and to testify on Wednesday, February 1,2012 at 2:00 p.m. on the subject documents.
2. Ms. Michelle M.Mangubat Special Disbursing Officer
Supreme Court
Padre Faura St., Manila
Purpose: To authenticate the various official receipts, disbursements vouchers of
meals, gifts, and personal expenses of CJ Corona which were charged to the Supreme
Court; and to bring with her on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. (or on such
date and time as may be determined by the Honorable Impeachment Court) the original
and certified true copies of the following:
a. HOLY COW CHOPHOUSE INC MY THAI RESTAURANT receipt with INV No.
00000932 dated "06/07/2010" amounting to P2, 430.00 "Table No: 5 Staff:
ALLAN"
b. MANILA PAVILION HOTEL receipt with receipt number 9514 dated 09 June
2010 under the name "Renato C. Corona" amounting to P3,733.67.
c. MANILA PAVILION HOTEL receipt with receipt number 9516 dated 09 June
2010 under the name "Renato C. Corona" amounting to P3,671.80.
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d. Design EXCHANGE Incorporated Sales Invoice No. 4874 dated June 10, 2010
under the name" clo CRISTINA CORONA CJ RENATO CORONA" amounting to
P20,400.
e. BURGOO receipt with O.R. No. 00-000000000079667 dated "10106/13" (June
13, 2010?) under the name "Mr. Mrs. Corona" amounting to P2, 436.90.
f. WAGYU STONEGRILL receipt with O.R. No. 7954 dated "6/13/2010" under the
name "Mr.lMrs. Corona" amounting to P5,323.40.
g. Old Vine &Kuse receipt with O.R. No. 0000007849 dated "06/14/2010" under the
name "Renato Corona" amounting to Pi, 852.87.
h. MANILA HOTEL receipt with SR # 4187031299 O.R. No. 550602 dated June 19,
2010 amounting to P3,454.31 under the name "R. CORONA."
i. CENTURY TSUKIJI receipt dated June 20, 2010 under the name
"RENATO/CRSTNA CORON" amounting to P15, 362.37.
j. Makati Shangri-laGuest Cheque with O.R. No. 194280 dated 29 June 2010
amounting to P3, 399.10.
k. Design EXCHANGE Incorporated Sales Invoice No. 4920 dated June 29, 2010
under the name "RENATO CORONA CRISTINA CORONA" amounting to
P25,OOO.
I. Melo's Home of Certified Angus Beef SALES TRANSACTION receipt dated
06/30/2010 with O.R. No. 00002176 under the name "Renato Corona" amounting
to Pi ,279.26.
m. Manila Mandarin Hotel, Inc. receipt dated "7/2/2010 22:44 Outlet: The Tivoli
Check: 1327739 Guest: 2 Table: 22" in the amount of P4,365.52;
n. SOFITEl PHILIPPINE PLAZA SPIRAL receipt (CHK 617) dated July 30, 2010
stamped at 11 :07 p.m. under TBl 220/2 GST 2 amounting to Pi, 884.41.
o. SOFITEl PHILIPPINE PLAZA SPIRAL receipt (CHK 607) dated July 30, 2010
stamped at 11 :07 p.m. under TBl 220/1 GST 3 amounting to P2, 275.24.
p. Golden Arches Development Corp McDonald's T.M. Kalaw TAX INVOICE dated
"18/08/2010 12:37:18" Official Receipt # 033201200305344 amounting to
P132.00.
q. North Park Noodle House receipt dated "08/14/2010 02:09:15 PM" with O.R. No.
00-0036031 amounting to P270.00 "Cover: 2";
r. "REQUISITION AND ISSUE SLIP CHARGEABLE AGAINST THE
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE" dated November 18, 2011
amounting to 34, 525.08 "Requested by: Michelle M. Mangubat Disbursing
Officer; Approved by: Gorgonio B. Elarmo, Jr. Chief of Staff/Chief Justice's Staff
Head; Received by: Michelle M. Mangubat, Disbursing Officer.
and other pertinent documents such as purchase request, job service request, purchase
orders, canvass sheets, and documents necessary for the request, disbursement and
liquidation of these transactions;
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and to testify on Wednesday, February 1,2012 at 2:00 p.m. on the subject documents.
3. Corazon G. Ferrer-Flores Deputy Clerk of Court and Chief of the
Fiscal Management Bureau Office
Supreme Court of the Philippines
Padre Faura St., Manila
Purpose: To authenticate the Memorandum of CJ Corona dated July 16, 2010 and; to
bring with her on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. (or on such date and time
as may be determined by the Honorable Impeachment Court): (a) the original and
certified true copies of the "MEMORANDUM FOR: HON. RENATO C. CORONA" dated
July 16, 2010 on the "Proposed Augmentation of Gasoline Expense Allowance", and all
other memoranda for gas allowances given to the Chief Justice from July 16, 2010 up to
the present and such other pertinent documents relating to the preparation,
disbursement and liquidation of this item; and (b) pertinent documents such as but not
limited to disbursement vouchers on the gasoline allowances paid to Chief Justice
Corona covering the period from June 1,2010 up to the present;
and to testify on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. on the subject documents.
4. The Authorized Officer Rustan Commercial Corporation
Shangrila Plaza, EDSA, Wack-Wack
Mandaluyong City 1550
Purpose: To authenticate O.R. No. 102768; and to bring with him/her on Wednesday,
February 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. (or on such date and time as may be determined by the
Honorable Impeachment Court), the original and certified true copies of: (a) Official
Receipt "OR No: 102768 Date: 06/16/2011 As per transaction # 60187 1 422
RECEIVED from Supreme Court" in the amount of P61,740.73 with attached Rustan's
Itemized List consisting of nineteen (19) items; and (b) the pertinent Bridal/Gift registry
on the 60
th
Wedding Anniversary of James and Julie Dy, and (c) other pertinent
documents pertaining to this transaction on file with Rustan's Office;
and to testify on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. on the subject documents.
5. The Owner/Manager
Authorized Representative
Design Exchange Incorporated
Shop 12 G/F New World Hotel
Esperanza St., Cor. Makati Ave.
San Lorenzo, Makati City
Purpose: To authenticate Sales Invoice No. 4874 dated June 10, 2010 and Sales
Invoice No. 4920 dated June 29, 2010; and to bring with himlher on Wednesday,
February 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. (or on such date and time as may be determined by the
Honorable Impeachment Court) the original and certified true copies of: (a) Design
EXCHANGE Incorporated Sales Invoice No. 4874 dated June 10, 2010 under the name
" c/o CRISTINA CORONA CJ RENATO CORONA" amounting to P20,400; and (b)
Design EXCHANGE Incorporated Sales Invoice No. 4920 dated June 29, 2010 under
the name "RENATO CORONA CRISTINA CORONA" amounting to P25,000;
and to testify on Wednesday, February 1,2012 at 2:00 p.m. on the subject documents.
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6. Resident Auditor
Supreme Court of the Philippines
Padre Faura st. Manila
Commission on audit
Commonwealth Avenue
Quezon City
Purpose: To authenticate various requests for reimbursement of CJ Corona; and to
bring with him/her on Monday, January 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. (or on such date and
time as may be determined by the Honorable Impeachment Court) the original and
certified true copies of purchase request, purchase orders, canvass abstracts; and other
supporting documents in the liquidation of the items listed under paragraphs 1, 2 and 3
of this request for issuance of subpoenae.
and to testify on Wednesday, February 1,2012 at 2:00 p.m. on the subject documents.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.
Pasay City, 30 January 2012.
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Republic of the Philippines
Complainants
By:
L C. TUPAS,
Lead Prosecutor
-and-
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Private Prosecutor
PTR No. 3184702, Jan. 09, 2012, Makati City
Lifetime IBP No. 00060, Makati City
Roll of Attorney's No. 30196
MCLE Compliance No. 1110008479, 2-9-2010
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Copy Furnished (By Personal Service):
Justice Serafin R. Cuevas (Ret.) et al.
Counsel for Respondent Chief Justice Renata Corona
Suite 1902 Security Bank Centre
6776 Ayala Avenue
Makati City, Philippines 1226