Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT

5th Judicial Region
BRANCH 23
CITY OF NAGA

People of the Philippines,

Complainant,
CRIMINAL CASE NO. NC-14-1856
FOR: RAPE
- versus -

Mr. James Yap,

Accused
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ORDER

The Honourable Court is granting the motion for recusal filed by the complainant
last February 3. 2014. This is to maintain equity and fairness at court in order to render
unbiased and fair judgement at the case at bar. The undersigned judge inhibits himself
from presiding over the case.

SO ORDERED

ISSUED in open Court this 5th day of February 2014 at Naga City, Philippines

Hon. Maree Louise Bianca R. Bajamunde

JUDGE