Republic of the Philippines

Supreme Court of the Philippines

Third Judicial Region
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
Branch 23
Cabanatuan City
CALENDAR OF HEARING FOR THURSDAY
JANUARY 26, 2023
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. LANA RICCI J. PINEDA Stenographer III

1. Crim. Case No. 32779 PP-v- ROMMEL POLO y VALMADRID (SB)notified

(DF: 06-18-21) For: For: Viol. of Sec. 11, Art II of RA 9165
Arraignment and Pre-Trial
Atty. ___________–counsel for the accused
Arresting Officers- PCpl Jeffrey J. Pecson and Pat. Rayson P. Abergas (Cab City PS)
Cocogen Insurance, Inc. (notified)
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2. Crim. Case No. 34943 PP-CROMELL LUMIBAO y CARDONA (detained)
(DF: 11-09-22) For: Viol. of Sec. 5, Art II of RA 9165
Crim. Case No. 34944 PP-MA. LANI LOPEZ y SAPIANDANTE (SB) no return
(DF: 11-09-22) For: Viol. of Sec. 11, Art II of RA 9165
Crim. Case No. 34945 PP-CROMELL LUMIBAO y CARDONA (detained)
(DF: 11-09-22) For: Viol. of Sec. 11, Art II of RA 9165
Arraignment and Pre-Trial
Submitted: “Motion to Enter into Plea Bargaining” dated January 23, 2023, filed by both accused
through counsel, Atty. Emeric C. Mamaclay and “Manifestation (Change of Address)”

Atty. Emeric C. Mamaclay–counsel for the accused

Chief – Cabanatuan City Police Station (notified)
Arresting Officers- Pat. Mark Kevin A. Vicente and Pat. John Malone Yambot (Cab City PS)
Sterling Insurance Company, Inc. (notified)
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3. Crim. Case No. 34986-34991 PP-NELSON F. CUNANAN, JR. (CB-10T each) notified
(DF: 11-29-22) For: Estafa

Arraignment and Pre-Trial

Submitted: “Compromise Agreement” dated January 10, 2023, filed by both parties

Atty. _____________–counsel for the accused

Private Complainant: Amelita Garcia (no return)
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4. Crim. Case No. 24335 PP-v- MAYSA ERIKA V. GONZALES (SB/no return)
(DF: 06-30-15) For: Estafa
(arrested: 10/02/19)

Pre-Trial
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 thru Charlie Montenegro)
Sterling Insurance Co. Inc.
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5. Crim. Case No. 32735-32737 PP-v-ANTHONY DIAMSAY y BARCENA (CB 12T each) notified
(DF: 06-09-21) For: Viol. of Sec. 263 of the National Internal Revenue Code of
1997, as amended

Initial Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence (with on-going settlement)

Atty. Karen Densel Salazar – private prosecutor (no authority yet) notified
Atty. Aaron Santos/Atty. Maria Carmela Wenceslao/Atty. Erwin Topacio/Atty. Shiela Cornejo-
counsel/s for the accused (notified)
Public Complainant: BIR rep. by Marlon Y. Mangulabnan, San Fernando, Pampanga (notified)
(Trial Dates: Feb 23, 2023)
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6. 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: ____________
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7. Crim. Case No. 32275 PP-v-NENITA TAEZA y GALERO(detained)
(DF: 03-12-21) For: Viol. of Sec. 11, Art II of RA 9165
Crim. Case No. 32276 PP-v-BANZAN AMPUAN y CALI @ Noro and
NENITA TAEZA y GALERO (both detained)
For: Viol. of Sec. 5, Art II of RA 9165
Crim. Case No. 32277 PP-v-BANSAN AMPUAN y CALI @ Noro (detained)
For: Viol. of Sec. 11, Art II of RA 9165
(Witness presented by Prosec: 1. Forensic
Chemist-stipulations/admissions 2. PSSg Vicencio Maraña)
Continuation Hearing on Petition for Bail (for accused B. Ampuan / with Pre-Trial)
Continuation of Direct Examination on PSSg Vicencio Maraña

Initial Hearing on Petition for Bail (for accused N. Taeza)

Atty. Cecille S. Aligora–counsel for the accused (notified)
Jail Warden-Cabanatuan City Dist. Jail (notified)
Arresting Officers-PSSg Vicencio T. Maraña and Pat. Rumer Dela Peña (Cabanatuan City Police
Station) Trial Dates: ________
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8. Crim. Case No. 32989 PP –vs- RANDY DAGDAGAN y SORRANO (CB 40T)notified
(DF: 07-24-21) For: Viol. of Sec. 4(a), RA No. 9995

Initial Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence

Atty. Efren B. Mallare–counsel for the accused (notified)
Private Complainant: Amira Farrah F. Gregorio (no return)
(Trial Dates: March 2, 2023)
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9. Crim. Case No. 32447 PP-v-RUBY ROSE FRANCISCO Y ESCUADRO (CB) notified
(DF:05-03-21) and EDNA ESCUADRO FRANCISCO (CB)notified
For: Estafa
Initial Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence
Atty. Lydia Bauto-Hipolito –private prosecutor (notified)
Atty. Christian Renz G. Cruz/Atty. Maranatha Joy O. Pelayo/Atty. Lawrence Baltazar -counsel for
the accused (notified)
Private Complainant- Leonila D. Velasco (notified)
(Trial Dates: March 9, May 11, July 21, Sept 7, Nov 9. 2023, Jan. 18,March 2, 2024)
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10. Crim. Case Nos. 30477-30478 PP-v- JOHNNY JIMENEZ y DANIEL (detained)
(DF: 10/21/19) For: Viol. of Sec. 5 & 11, Art II of RA 9165
(Witnesses presented by Prosec: 1. Chemist Rusty Manalili – dispensed
- stipulations/admissions 2. IO 1 Jonathan Diga)
Continuation of Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence
Subpoena issued to IO 1 Jonathan Bondoc (notified)

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

Jail Warden – Cabanatuan City Dist. Jail (notified)
Arresting Officers –IO 1 Jonathan Diga (presented) and IO 1 Justine Jay A. Bondoc at PDEA Regional
Office III, San Fernando Pampanga)
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11. Crim. Case No. 32812-32813 PP-vs- GILBERT MATEO y MANSENIDO (detained)
(DF:06-25-21) For: Viol. of Sec. 5 & 11, Art II of RA 9165
(Witness presented by Prosec: 1. PCpl Wilson R. Viñeza
Continuation of Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence
Subpoena issued to : Pat. Brylle T. Agapito (notified)

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

Jail Warden-Cabanatuan City Dist. Jail (notified)
Arresting Officers: PCpl Wilson R. Viñeza (presented) & Pat. Brylle T. Agapito (Cab City PS)
(Trial Dates: ___________)
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12. Crim. Case No. 32816 PP -vs- CARLITO REYES y DELA CRUZ (detained)
(DF: 06-25-21) For: Murder
(Witness presented by Prosec: 1. Investigator PSSg J. Fernando-
stipulations/admissions)
Continuation of Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence
(with warning given to prosecution as per Order dated 11/17/22)

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

Jail Warden – NE Provincial Jail (notified)
Witnesses: Raymond Bernabe & Louigie Lauayan (no return/previous mails RTS “unlocated”)
Investigator: PSSg Jessie M. Fernando (NE Prov’l Office)
(Trial Dates: March 2, May 4, June 29, Aug 3, Sept 28 & Nov 9, 2023)
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SET AT 1:30PM

13. Crim. Case No. 23288 PP-v-MELVIN P. DELA CRUZ(detained)

(DF: 08-24-14) For: Murder

Promulgation of Judgment
Atty. Cecille S. Aligora – counsel for the accused (notified)
Jail Warden - Cabanatuan District Jail (notified)
Noraida E. Bernardo – Private complainant (no return)
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14. Crim. Case No. 23491 PP-v-JHOAN URMATAN y PALILEO (CB) no return
(DF: 10-22-14) For: Frustrated Homicide

Promulgation of Judgment
Atty. Cecille S. Aligora - counsel for the accused (notified)
Virgilio L. Distor-private complainant (no return)
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15. Crim. Case No. 32976 PP-v- KHRISTEEN JOY GARCIA y TRINIDAD (SB) notified
(DF: 07-26-21) For: Qualified Theft

Pre-Trial
Atty. Elias L. Estrella–counsel for the accused (notified)
Private Complainant: Peacock Direct Loans, Inc. rep. by Romeo Abesamis III (notified thru rep.
Roshyne Cajucom)) Amount of Claim: P 45,680.50
Sterling Insurance Company
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16. Crim. Case No. 18144 PP-v- PHILIP SALVADOR SUNIO (SB) no return / previous mails
(DF: 03-03-09/ Revived case) “RTS” with notation “unlocated”
For: Viol. of RA 6539 (Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972 as amended
by RA 7659)

Initial Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence

Atty. Cecille S. Aligora - counsel for the accused (notified)
Pilar C. Viterbo – private complainant (“RTS”-unlocated /previous mails “RTS”)
Commonwealth Insurance Co.
Trial Dates as per PTO: ______
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17. Crim. Case No. 30920 PP -vs- AARON ARENAS y JUMAQUIO (detained)
(DF:03-10-20) For: Robbery

Initial Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence

Atty. Cecille S. Aligora– counsel for accused (notified)
Jail Warden-Cabanatuan City Dist. Jail (notified)
private complainant –Mark Jay Raquidan (no return/ previous mail “RTS”-unknown
(Trial Dates: March 2, Apr 20,May 25, June 22, Aug 3, 2023)
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18. Crim. Case No. 33370-33371 *PP-v-MARY GRACE GARCIA y SUMALBAG(detained)
(DF: 11-08-21) For: Viol. of Sec 5 & 11, Art II of RA 9165

Initial Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence

Atty. Cecille S. Aligora– counsel for accused (notified)
Jail Warden-Cabanatuan City Dist. Jail (notified)
Arresting Officers: PCpl Christian Z. Sangabol & Pat Joh Christopher Casino (Cab City PS)
(Trial Dates: March 9, May 4, & July 20, 2023)
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19. Crim. Case No. 33421 PP–vs- REGINA MICAELA GUILLEN y ATAZAR (no return),
(DF: 11-18-21) MICHELLE ATAZAR y CUNANAN (no return), EMMANUEL
GUILLEN y CUNANAN, PRECIOUS SHARON GUILLEN y
MEJICO (notified) and CHRISTOPHER ATAZAR y
DUNGAO(notified)/ all CB
For: Robbery under Art 299, Sec. 1 Par. 3

Initial Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence

Atty. Joel M. Santos – private prosecutor (no authority yet) no return
Atty. Antonio M. Vitug, Jr.- counsel for the accused (notified)
Private Complainant: Lino Fe Aglubat-Guillen (notified)
Amount of Claim: P 249,000.00
(Trial Dates: March 9, May 11, August 31, October 5, December 7, 2023, Feb. 2, April 11 & June 6,
2024)
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20. Crim. Case No. 30838-30841 PP-v-RODEL ESTACIO y DUMLAO @ Udeng (detained)
(DF:02-06-20) For: Viol. of Sec. 5, 6, 11 & 12, Art II of RA 9165
(Witnesses presented by Prosec: 1. Forensic Chemist-
stipulations/admission)
Continuation of Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence (specimen in Court)
Continuation of Direct Examination on IO1 Lemar L. Saliw-An (notified)

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

Cabanatuan Dist. Jail – notified
Arresting Officers-IO 1 Lemar L. Saliw-An, IO 1 Jonathan A. Diga and IO 1 Justine Jay A. Bondoc
(PDEA Regional Office 3, City of San Fernando, Pampanga)
Trial Dates :_______
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21. Crim. Case No. 30407-30408 PP-v- ALBERTO MANCILLA y DOMINGO, JR. (detained)
(DF: 10/01/19) For: Viol. of Sec. 11, & 5, Art II of RA 9165
(Witnesses presented by Prosec: 1. Forensic Chemist Janis
Aquas-stipulations/admissions 2.IO1 Lemar L. Saliw-an
2. IO1 Bracio Natividad-stipulations/admissions, pp. 98-99)
Continuation of Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence

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

Jail Warden - Cabanatuan Dist. Jail ( notified)
Arresting Officers – IO 1 Lemar L. Saliw-an (presented) and IA 1 Bracio B. Natividad (stipulations)
PDEA Regional Office III, San Fernando Pampanga
Trial Dates :_______
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22. Crim. Case No. 31177-31179 PP -vs- VIRGILIO BAUTISTA y GERALDO (detained)
(DF: 05-06-20) For: Viol. of Sec. 5 ,11 & 12, Art II of RA 9165
(Witness presented by Prosec on Petition for Bail: 1. Forensic Chemist-
stipulations/admissions 2. PSSg Jay R. Yabut)
(Witnesses presented – Evidence-in-Chief:
Prosecution: 1. PSS Jay R. Yabut (adopted testimony during
the hearing on Petition for Bail-recalled)
Continuation of Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence-in-Chief
Continuation of Direct Testimony on PSSg Jay R. Yabut (recalled witness)notified

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

Jail Warden –Cabanatuan Dist. Jail (notified)
Arresting Officers-PSSG Jay R. Yabut and PSSG Ronie F. Felix (Cabanatuan City Police Station)
(Trial Dates: __________)
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23. 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 (notified)

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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24. 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
(Witness presented by Prosec: 1. IO1 Lemar L. Saliw-an)
Continuation of Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence
Continuation of Direct Examination on IO1 Lemar L. Saliw-an (notified)

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: __________)
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25. Crim. Case No. 32764-32767 PP-v-JOHN MICHAEL DIGNO y JOAQUIN alias Boy (detained)
(DF:06-15-21) For: Viol. of Sec. 6, 12, 11 & 5, Art II of RA 9165
(Witnesses presented by Prosec: 1. Forensic Chemist-
stipulations/admissions, pp. 98 & 138-139 2. IA 1 Marlon
Manwi-it)
Continuation of Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence
Subpoena issued to : IA1 Bracio Natividad

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

Jail Warden - Cabanatuan Dist. Jail (notified)
Arresting Officers-IA1 Marlon Manwi-it (presented) (, IA 1 Lemar Saliw-an, IA1 Bracio Natividad &
IO II Luis Alvin O. David (PDEA Regional Office III, San Fernando City)
(Trial Dates: __________)
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26. Crim. Case No. 32879-32880 PP-v-MARK JAYSON ORTIZ y MABUTOL (detained)
(DF: 07-09-21) For: Viol. or Sec 11 & 5, Art II of RA 9165
(Witness presented by Prosec: 1. Forensic Chemist –
stipulations/admissions p. 66 2. Pat Francis G. Perez)
Continuation of Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence
Subpoena issued to : PCpl Anthony P. Quintos (notified)

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

Jail Warden – Cabanatuan Dist. Jail (notified)
Arresting Officers: PSSg Harry John S. Endaya (dismissed as per e-subpoena, p.75) & Pat. Francis G.
Perez (presented /Cab. City Police Station) (Trial Dates: __________)
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27. Crim. Case No. 33479-33480 PP-v-ALFREDO ANGELES (detained)
(DF: 12-07-21) For: Rape
(Witness presented by Prosec: 1. Josephine Soriano)
Continuation of Presentation of Prosecution’s Evidence
Cross Examination on Josephine Soriano

Atty. Jhoana P. Francisco – private prosecutor (with authority to prosecute/notified)

Atty. Cecille S. Aligora -counsel for the accused(notified)
Cabanatuan Dist. Jail Warden– notified
Private Complainant – Josephine B. Soriano (notified)
(Trial Dates: March 30, May 4, July 21, Aug 31, Oct 5 & Nov 30, 2023)
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