I, Dionesio M. Tangol, of legal age, single, and living at Brgy.

Washington, Surigao City,

witness of the accused in this instant case, state under oath as follows:

PRELIMINARY STATEMENT

The person examining me is Atty. Janray T. Montante with address at Brgy. Washington,
Surigao City. The examination is being held at the same address. I am answering his questions
fully conscious that I do so under oath and may face criminal liability for false testimony and
perjury.

Q1. Do you swear to tell the truth and nothing but the truth?

A1. I do, Sir.

Q2. Are you aware that you may face criminal liability for false testimony or perjury if you will
not tell the truth?

A2. I am, Sir.

Q3. Please state your name, age, address and occupation.

A3. I am Dionesio M. Tangol, single, 35 years old, residing at P-Rosas, Brgy. Washington,
Surigao City, and employee of a private business enterprise in the City.

Q4. Do you know the accused in this instant case, Mr. Virgil Sollozzo?

A4. Yes, Sir. He is my co-employee.

Q5. Do you know what day and what time does Mr. Virgil Sollozzo goes to his work?

A5. Yes Sir, He is always at Bibo Enterprises working on Monday to Saturday from 8:00 in the
morning until 5:00 in the afternoon.

Q6. After work, do you always go home together with Mr. Virgil Sollozzo?

A6. Yes Sir. We always go home together because we live in the same area.

Q7. At the night of August 2, 2014, do you remember being with Mr. Virgil Sollozzo?

A7. Yes, Sir. We went to Abansa Resto Bar.

Q8. Can you tell us what time?

A8. At around 10:30 in the evening.

Q9. Aside from Mr. Virgil Sollozzo, do you have any companion?

A9. No more Sir, it was only the two of us.

Q10. Why were you there?

A10. Because it was our payday earlier that day, and my companion Mr. Virgil Sollozzo, treated
me in the said resto bar.

Q11. Where were you seated?

A11. We sat near the entrance of the said resto bar.

Q12. Was there anything unusual that occurred before you left the place?

A12. Yes, Sir. Before we left the resto bar, the victim went out and started to utter offensive
languages towards me as he was headed out.

Q13. What happened next?

A13. My companion Mr. Virgil Sollozzo followed the victim outside and said to him “Kul, imo
man tagbastos ako kaiban”.

Q14. What did the victim reply?

A14. He said in a strong voice “Kay uman kung tag-bastos, mu awai kaw?”.

Q15. After that what happened?

Q15. The victim mounted his motorcycle. And started to switch the ignition.

Q16. What did you and Mr. Virgil Sollozzo did?

A16. Mr. Virgil Sollozzo tried to prevent the victim from driving his motorcycle by using his
body as a blockade.

Q17. What happened then to your companion?

A18. He was overrun because, the victim switch gear and suddenly pull down the throttle of the
motorcycle as a consequence thereof Mr. Virgil Sollozzo fell down.

Q19. After that incident what happened?

A19. The victim pulled over to a stop and went back to Mr. Virgil Sollozzo and as he was
approaching, he took something out from his back pocket.

Q20. Did you see what he pulled from his back pocket?
A20. Yes, Sir. He took a knife and held it his right hand.

Q21. What did you do?

A22. I shouted in a loud voice “Pre pag-bantay kay jaoy ija kutsilyo”.

Q22. What did you witness next?

A22. While Mr. Virgil was trying to get up and saw the victim approaching, the victim tried to
land a stabbing blow to Mr. Virgil but to no avail. Because Mr. Virgil manage to grapple for the
possession of the knife wielded by the victim, the victim was stabbed as a result.

Q23. So Mr. Virgil was not at fault in this case.

A23. Yes, Sir.

Q24. This happened in the early hours of August 3, 2014?

A24. Yes Sir.

Q25. Do you have anything more to add in your affidavit?

A25. No more Sir.

I HEREUNTO, affix my signature this __________ at Surigao City, Philippines.

DIONESIO M. TANGOL

Affiant

SUBSCRIBES AND SWORN TO before me this ______________ 2014, at Surigao City,

Philippines. Affiant exhibiting to me his valid ID: ________________________.

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Series of 2014.
 ATTESTATION

I hereby certify that I have personally examined the herein affiant and I am fully satisfied and
convinced that she voluntarily executed his statements and that he fully understood the contents
hereof.

ATTY. MARY JANE ARO

Roll No. 623569

PTR No. 130934

IBP No. 827510

MCLE No.