Republic of the Philippines

Office of the City Prosecutor

Makati

SHARON ROSE DACERA,

in behalf of her deceased daughter,
Christine Dacera
Complainant,

versus NPS No. XXXXXXXXXX

For: Rape with Homicide

JOHN DELA SERNA, et al.

Respondents.

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RESOLUTION

This complaint for rape with homicide was referred for inquest investigation by the Criminal
Investigation Section of the Makati City Police. The complaint was filed by Sharon Rose Dacera,
mother of the deceased Christine Dacera, against 11 repondents.

Based on the evidence submitted, the following facts are established:

Five respondents together with the deceased Christine decided to rent a hotel room in City
Garden Hotel to celebrate new year. On December 31, 2020, Dela Cerna checked-in at 11:00
AM followed by Christine at 12:00 noon. All the others followed later that night. At around
10:00PM, they began eating and drinking. While having their pictorial inside the bathroom,
Galido noticed that Christine drank tequilla and rum coke. Also present, as invited by Gallo,
were Gregorio De Guzman, Valentine Rosales, Mark Anthony Rosales, Jammy Cunanan and
Eduard Madrid. Halili joined them at around 1:45AM of January 1, 2021.

In the CCTV footage of the 22nd floor of City Garden Hotel, Christine was last seen alive at
6:23AM of January 1, 2021 at Room 2209.

At around 12:25 noon of January 1, 2021, the front desk of City Garden Hotel received a call
from a male person from Room 2209 asking assistance regarding Christine having been
unconscious in the bath tub. Christine was brought to Makati Medical Center, however, she was
declared dead upon arrival. The Certificate of Death submitted by the complainant indicates
“ruptured aortic aneurysm” as the cause of death.
After a thorough examination of the evidence presented on inquest, this Office finds that thre
are certain matters that need to be clarified to determine the participation and culpability of
each respondent for the alleged rape and killing of Christine Dacera.

At this point, the pieces of evidence so far submitted are insufficient to establish that she was
sexually assaulted or raped. And, if sexual assault/rape was committed, who is/are the person/s
reponsible?

In the same manner, the evidence is also insufficient to prove the exact cause of death of the
deceased. No evidence medically or scientifically was presented to prove that the cause of
death or the rupture of aortic aneurysm was by reason of the alleged rape. Likewise, if
homicide was committed, the person/s responsible is/are yet to be ascertained through further
evidence. Neither can conspiracy be, in the meantime, appreciated in the absence of evidence,
direct or circumstantial, that respondents were in agreement to commit the offense
complained of.
It bears stressing that the police officers have yet to submit the results of the DNA analysis,
toxicology/chemical analysis and histopath examination. Hence, a conduct of preliminary
investigation is necessary.

WHEREFORE, it is respectfully recommended that a preliminary investigation be conducted on

the complaint against the respondents, et al. on _________ at _____.

It is further recommended that, pending preliminary investigation, respondents be released

from detention unless they are being held for other lawful causes.

JOAN G. BOLINA-SANTILLAN
Assistant City Prosecutor

Recommending Approval:

HENRY M. SALAZAR
Deputy City Prosecutor
CHIEF, THIRD DIVISION

Approved:

DINDO G. VENTURANZA
City Prosecutor

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