Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT

Second Judicial Region
Branch 01
Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES CRIMINAL CASE NO. 032098

Complainant
versus FOR:
DENNIS CORDOVA y ALYANSA Violation of RA 9165 Sec 11
Accused Possession of Dangerous Drugs

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INFORMATION

The undersigned prosecutor, hereby accuses DENNIS CORDOVA y

ALYANSA of the crime of violation of Section 11 Article 2 of RA 9165, otherwise
known as the “Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002” committed as
follows:

That on or about 3 PM of September 1, 2021, in Andres Bonifacio corner

Washington street, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan and within the jurisdiction of this
Honorable Court, the above-named accused, not being authorized by law, did
then and there willfully, unlawfully, and feloniously possess three (3) pieces heat
sealed transparent plastic sachet containing white crystalline substance,
methamphetamine hydrochloride locally known as “shabu”, a dangerous drugs.
The above-named accused is apprehended by the police officers in violation of
Section 11 of RA 9165.

CONTRARY TO LAW.

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, September 2, 2021.

PROS. LANCE ADRIAN TUMANGUIL

Deputy City Prosecutor

WITNESSES:
PSSg Benjamin Praybeyt, PNP Tuguegarao
Paul Lopez, DZCV
Brgy Captain Leon Gannaban, Tuguegarao City
And others

I hereby certify that the accused was lawfully arrested without a warrant
and that upon being informed of his rights, refused to waive the provisions of
Article 125 of the Revised Penal Code and, for this reason , an inquest was
conducted; that based on the complaint and the evidence presented before
me without any countervailing evidence submitted by the accused, despite
opportunity to do so, there is reasonable ground to the believe that the
accused has committed the crime of Sale of Dangerous Drugs under Section 5
of R.A. 9165 and should, thus, be held liable for said crime.

Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, September 2, 2021

PROS. LANCE ADRIAN TUMANGUIL

Deputy City Prosecutor

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME, this 2ND day of September 2021 at
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

PROS. MARLON J. SAQUING

City Prosecutor
 Republic of the Philippines
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF CAGAYAN
Second Judicial Region
Branch ___
Hall of Justice
Tuguegarao City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES CRIMINAL CASE NO. 032098

Complainant
versus FOR:

DENNIS CORDOVA y ALYANSA Violation of RA 9165

Sec. 11
Accused
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MANIFESTATION
Unto the Honorable Court, the undersigned Deputy Provincial
Prosecutor and Officer-In-Charge of the Office of the Provincial
Prosecutor of Cagayan most respectfully manifests that:
He is filing the Information in the above-entitled case after
complying with the requirements of the law;
All the records are already attached herewith and forwarded
to the Court pursuant to Supreme Court Resolution No. 03-1-09;
IN VIEW OF THE FOREGOING, it is most respectfully prayed for
the Honorable Court to admit the herein attached Information and
the same be given due course.
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, September 2, 2021

PROS. LANCE ADRIAN C. TUMANGUIL

Deputy City Prosecutor
 Republic of the Philippines
NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION
CAGAYAN POLICE PROVINCIAL OFFICE
TUGUEGARAO CITY POLICE STATION
Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

September 2, 2021

The Honorable City Prosecutor

City Prosecutor’s Office
Luna Street, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

(Attn: Duty Inquest Prosecutor)

Greetings:

I have the honor to refer to your Office, the records of investigation

relative to the case of Section 11 of R.A. 9165 committed at about August 31,
2021 in Andres Bonifacio corner Washington Street, Centro, Tuguegarao City,
Cagayan.

COMPLAINANT: PNP Tuguegarao

SUSPECT (Arrested/Detained): DENNIS CORDOVA y ALYANSA, 24 years

old, single, laborer, and a resident of Caritan Centro, of Tuguegarao City,
Cagayan.

FACTS OF THE CASE:

At about 9 AM of September 1, 2021, Deputy Chief of Police PLt

Alyano A. Dalisay composed a team in coordination with PDEA Regional Office
II with Control Number 10000-032021-0084 with date September 1, 2021 900H.
They conducted a short briefing together with Confidential Informant (CI) for the
conduct of an anti-illegal drug buy-bust operation against the person of Kevin B.
Abad, and that the agreed place of transaction will be in front of Security Bank
in Andres Bonifacio corner Washington street, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan. PCMS
Manuel Chua coordinated to Brgy. Captain Leon Gannaban and Media
Representative Paul Lopez (DZCV Tuguegarao) to witness the conduct of the
buy-bust operation.

At around 2 PM of the same date, the buy-bust operation resulted in the arrest
of the suspect identified as one Dennis A. Cordova 24 years old, single, laborer,
and a resident of Brgy. Caritan Centro, Tuguegarao City, the confiscation of the
buy-bust stuff one (1) piece heat sealed transparent plastic sachet containing
white crystalline substance suspected to be methamphetamine hydrochloride
locally known as “shabu” and the buy-bust money of two (2) piece genuine
one-thousand-peso bill with serial numbers LY357764 and TH013585 and with an
“X” mark on the forehead of Josefa Llanes Escoda on each bill made by the
poseur buyer, and the death of one (1) Kevin B. Abad, 27 years old, single,
laborer, and a resident of Brgy. Linao Norte, Tuguegarao City, also an identified
suspect. The suspect was arrested after selling buy-bust stuff to Pat. Carlos C.
Bacud, the police officer who acted as a poseur buyer. The suspect was likewise
informed of the cause of his arrest and his rights under the Miranda Doctrine.
After the buy-bust operation, the Investigating Officer PPSg Benjamin Praybeyt
requested for the conduct of SOCO. The SOCO Team, headed by Antonio
Cortina arrived at 3PM and conducted the crime scene investigation on the
area where the buy-bust was conducted. During the investigation of the suspect
vehicle (White Ford Ranger) Antonio Cortina found the sling bag of Kevin B.
Abad which contained three (3) pcs heat sealed transparent plastic sachet
containing white crystalline substance suspected to be methamphetamine
hydrochloride locally known as “Shabu” and couple of government-issued ID’s.
A .45 caliber gun was also found at the floor where Kevin Abad was seated.
After the SOCO Team conducted the scene of the crime operations which
included among others the narrative description of the crime scene,
photograph, videography, crime scene search, crime scene sketch, crime
scene location, sketch, physical evidence recording and collection, and other
procedures necessary, they provided the investigating officer an inventory of
evidence collected. Subsequently, the SOCO release the crime scene to the
investigating officer.

The Confiscated pieces of evidence were brought to Tuguegarao City Police

Station for proper documentation by the Investigating Officer PSSG. Benjamin
Praybeyt.

ENCLOSURES:
a. CSI Form 2: Request for the conduct of SOCO
b. CSI Form 4: SOCO Report Forms
c. CSI From 5: Release of Crime Scene Form
d. CSI Form 6: Investigators CSI Form
e. Request for Laboratory Exam
f. Laboratory Exam Report
g. Chain of Custody
h. Inventory Sheet and photos

PEMS Mike A. Enriquez

Investigation Section
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NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION
CAGAYAN POLICE PROVINCIAL OFFICE
TUGUEGARAO CITY POLICE STATION
Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

September 2, 2021

CERTIFICATION
THIS IS TO CERFITY that as per record from the Official Record Book this station,
there appears an entry to wit:

NATURE OF COMPLAINT : Dispatch

COMPLAINT RECEIVED BY : PSSg Benjamin Praybeyt, PNP
DATE/TIME RECEIVED : September 2, 2021/9 AM
ENTRY NO : 2021-09-0005
PAGE NO : 12
Volume Number : CLLXXII, Series of 2021

DETAILS OF COMPLAINT:

At around 2:30 PM of September 1, 2021, duty investigator PSSg Benjamin

Praybeyt was dispatched to assist in the conduct of inventory to the confiscated
piece of evidence in the Anti-Illegal Drug buy bust operation that resulted to the
arrest of one Dennis A. Cordova 24 years old, single, laborer, and a resident of
Brgy. Caritan Centro, Tuguegarao City and the death of Kevin B. Abad, 27 years
old, single, laborer, and a resident of Brgy. Linao Norte, Tuguegarao City, also an
identified suspect.

NATURE OF COMPLAINT : Dispatch

COMPLAINT RECEIVED BY : PSSg Benjamin Praybeyt, PNP
DATE/TIME RECEIVED : September 2, 2021/9 AM
ENTRY NO : 2021-09-0006
PAGE NO : 12
Volume Number : CLLXXII, Series of 2021

In relation to blotter entry no. 2021-09-0005, upon assessment, duty

investigator deemed it proper that a SOCO team assist them in the conduct of
the Crime Scene Investigation(CSI) and reported the matter to the Chief of
Police who subsequently requested for a SOCO Team in the conduct of the CSI.

NATURE OF COMPLAINT : Dispatch

COMPLAINT RECEIVED BY : PSSg Benjamin Praybeyt, PNP
DATE/TIME RECEIVED : September 2, 2021/9 AM
ENTRY NO : 2021-09-0007
PAGE NO : 12
Volume Number : CLLXXII, Series of 2021

The SOCO arrived at the Scene of the crime at 3:00pm. And during the
conduct of CSI, the SOCO Head, Antonio Cortina, found 3 pieces of heat
sealed transparent plastic sachet containing white crystalline substance inside
the sling bag of Kevin and a 45 caliber gun on the floor where Kevin was seated.
Three (3) pcs heat sealed transparent plastic sachet containing white crystalline
substance suspected to be methamphetamine hydrochloride locally known as
“Shabu” were initially marked on the attached masking tape with the initials:
1. SOCO - SH 1 9/1/21 3PM CENTRO, TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN with signature
of SOCO Head
2. SOCO - SH 2 9/1/21 3PM CENTRO, TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN with signature
of SOCO Head
3. SOCO - SH 3 9/1/21 3PM CENTRO, TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN with signature
of SOCO Head were entered into SOCO form number 2 under the
evidence log and list of evidence collected.

The 45 caliber gun was also inventoried in the same SOCO form. AFTER SUCH,
The SOCO team furnished the investigating officer with the inventory of
evidence collected.

NATURE OF COMPLAINT : Dispatch

COMPLAINT RECEIVED BY : PSSg Benjamin Praybeyt, PNP
DATE/TIME RECEIVED : September 2, 2021/9 AM
ENTRY NO : 2021-09-0008
PAGE NO : 12
Volume Number : CLLXXII, Series of 2021

After the CSI, the SOCO team turned over the custody of the crime scene
to the Investigating officer.

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This certification is issued upon request for whatever legal purpose it may serve.

Prepared by:

PSSg Benjamin Praybeyt

Duty Investigator
 Republic of the Philippines
NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION
CAGAYAN POLICE PROVINCIAL OFFICE
TUGUEGARAO CITY POLICE STATION
Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

MEMORANDUM

FOR : DIRECTOR
Philippine National Police Crime Laboratory
Regional Office II

THRU : CHIEF CHEMIST

PDEA RO-II Laboratory
Attn: Duty Chemist

FROM : Chief of Police

SUBJECT : Request for Laboratory Examination

DATE : September 1, 2021

1. Reference : Certificate of Coordination No. 10000-032021-
0084
1 1400H September 2021
Nature of the case : Violation of R.A 9165 (Section 11, Possession)
Type of Operation : Buy-bust operation
Poseur Buyer : Pat. Carlos Bacud

2. Request for the conduct of Laboratory Examination on the herein submitted

specimen which is an evidence found in the crime scene after a conduct of a
Buy-Bust operation against the suspect: DENNIS CORDOVA y ALYANSA, 24 years
old, single, laborer, and a resident of Caritan Centro, of Tuguegarao City,
Cagayan.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

A. Three (3) pcs heat sealed transparent plastic sachet containing

white crystalline substance suspected to be methamphetamine
hydrochloride locally known as “Shabu” with initial markings on
the attached masking tape initials:
1. SOCO - SH 1 9/1/21 3PM CENTRO, TUGUEGARAO CITY,
CAGAYAN with signature of SOCO Head
2. SOCO - SH 2 9/1/21 3PM CENTRO, TUGUEGARAO CITY,
CAGAYAN with signature of SOCO Head
3. SOCO - SH 3 9/1/21 3PM CENTRO, TUGUEGARAO CITY,
CAGAYAN with signature of SOCO Head
3. Further request furnishes this Office a copy of the result of Laboratory
examination for our investigative reference.

PMaj. Hepe Hurey

Chief of Police –
Tuguegarao City Police Station
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of the Interior and Local Government
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE
Tuguegarao City Police Station
Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City

CHEMISTRY REPORT NO. D-347-2021S

CASE: Alleged Violation of Section 11 RA 9165

SUSPECT/S: DENNIS CORDOVA Y ALYANSA

TIME AND DATE RECEIVED: 4:30 PM September 1, 2021

REQUESTING PARTY/UNIT: INVESTIGATOR-ON-CASE

TUGUEGARAO CITY POLICE STATION

SPECIMEN SUBMITTED:

One (1) plastic sachet containing white crystalline substance, with the following
marking;
A. SOCO – SH 1 3PM CENTRO, TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN (with signature) =
0.00987
B. SOCO - SH 2 3PM CENTRO, TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN (with signature) =
0.00821
C. SOCO – SH 3 3PM CENTRO, TUGUEGARAO CITY, CAGAYAN (with signature) =
0.0089

PURPOSE OF LABORATORY EXAMINATION:

To determine the presence of dangerous drugs.

FINDINGS:

Qualitative examination conducted on the above-stated specimen A to C gave

POSITIVE result to the test for the presence of Shabu, a dangerous drug.

CONCLUSION:

Specimen A to C contain Shabu, a dangerous drug.

REMARKS:

The original copy of this report and specimen submitted are retained in the
laboratory for future purposes

TIME AND DATE COMPLETED: 9:00AM September 2, 2021.

 REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
SECOND JUDICIAL REGION
BRANCH _________
Tuguegarao City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, Criminal Case No.

Complainant, 032098

- versus - FOR:

DENNIS CORDOVA y ALYANSA,

Accused, RA 9165, Sec. 5

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JUDICIAL AFFIDAVIT

OF

WITNESS XIAN TIST

This Judicial Affidavit of Godzilla Dinglasan is executed to serve as his direct testimony
in the instant case.

I, XIAN TIST, Filipino, of legal age, single, and living at #43 Jose Atal Street,
Ctaggaman Viejo, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, witness in this case, state under oath as
follows

PRELIMINARY STATEMENT

That in accordance with A.M. No. 12-8-8-SC, which prescribes the use of judicial
affidavits to serve as the Direct testimony of the the witnesses, on the basis of which the
adverse party may conduct their cross- examination on such a witness, I hereby
execute this judicial affidavit in a question and answer format;

That conformably with section 3 (b) of the said A.M. No. 12-8-8-SC, I also state that the
person examining me is Pros. Lance Adrian Tumanguil of the Office of the Provincial
Prosecutor with office address at Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City. The examination is being
held at the same address.

That conformably under also with section 3 (c) thereof, I am answering his questions fully
conscious that I do so under oath and may face criminal liability for false testimony and
perjury.
 PURPOSE

This affidavit/testimony of witness XIAN TIST is being offered to prove that:

1. He is a Chemist in profession and currently working in the PNP Crime Laboratory,

Regional Office II Laboratory, Camp Marcelo Adduru, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan

2. That he was requested by PMaj HEPE HUREY to conduct qualitative and

quantitative examination on the seized illegal drugs.

3. That after conducting chemical examination, he confirmed that the 3 pieces of

heat-sealed transparent sachet containing white crystalline substance submitted to
him is methamphetamine hydrochloride or shabu.

4. That he made a report stating the result of his examination.

5. That he will also identify certain documents and pieces of evidence and other facts
in relation to the examination he conducted.

1. Q. What language would you want to use for the examination?

A. English, Sir.

2. Q. Are you aware that you are under oath and may be criminally charged for
false testimony of perjury if you lie?
A. Yes, Sir.

3. Q. Why are you here in our office today?

A. I want to give my testimony regarding the examination that I conducted on an
alleged heat-sealed transparent sachet containing methamphetamine
hydrochloride or shabu.

4. Q. Please state your name and your personal circumstances.

A. I am Xain Tist, at #43 Jose Atal Street, Ctaggaman Viejo, Tuguegarao City,
Cagayan, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, and I am a chemist currently working in
the PNP Crime Laboratory, Camp Marcelo Adduru, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan.

5. Q. How long have you been a chemist?

A. I have been a chemist for almost twelve (10) years now.

6. Q. What is your designation at the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency,

Regional Office II Laboratory?

A. I am designated as Chemist III.

7. Q. You mentioned earlier that you examined the alleged illegal; drugs, who
requested the examination of said illegal drugs?

A. PMaj HEPE HUREY requested the examination of the illegal drugs that they seized
during a buy-bust operation.

8. Q. Who turned over the said illegal drugs to you?

A. It was PMaj HEPE HUREY who turned over the seized illegal drugs to me.

9. Q. Do you have any evidence to prove that you received the said illegal drugs?

A. Yes, Sir. Before the seized illegal drugs were turned over to me, I signed a chain
of custody form.

10. Q. I am showing to you a document entitled Chain of Custody Form previously

marked as Exhibit “___”. Can you please examine whether this is the same document
that you signed to prove the receipt of the seized illegal drugs?

A. Yes, Sir. This is the document that I signed to prove that I received the illegal
drugs.

11. Q. You also mentioned earlier, that there was a request for you to examine the
alleged illegal drugs. Do you have any evidence to prove that a request for the
examination of the illegal drugs was actually made?

A. Yes, Sir. I received a document from PMaj. HEPE HUREY, requesting me to

examine the alleged illegal drugs.

12. Q. I am showing to you a Memorandum requesting for Laboratory Examination of

the seized illegal drugs. Can you please examine whether this is the same document?

A. Yes, Sir. This is the document that I have received form PMaj. HEPE HUREY.

13. Q. I am marking this document as Annex “__”. Do you have any objections?

A. None, Sir.

(Request for Laboratory Examination of the seized illegal drugs marked as Annex
“__”)

14. Q. After receiving the request and the alleged illegal drugs, what did you do??

A. I immediately conducted my examination on the seized illegal drugs.

15. Q. What was the result of your examination?

 A. After examination of the evidence turned over to me, I confirmed that the 3
pieces of heat-sealed transparent plastic sachet contained methamphetamine
hydrochloride or shabu.

16. Q. Do you have a report that will reflect the result of your examination?

A. Yes, Sir. This is the report that I have prepared containing the result of my
examination.

17. Q. I am marking this document as Annex “___”. Do you have any objections?

A. None, Sir.

(Chemical Report No. D-347-2021S marked as Annex “___”)

18. Q. I have no more questions to ask, do you wish to add or change any of your
answers?

A. None, Sir and no more.

19. Q. Are you willing to execute this document under oath?

A. Yes, Sir

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 2 ND day OF September,

2021 in Carig, Tuguagarao City, Cagayan, Philippines.

XIAN TIST
Affiant

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this 2ND day of September, 2021 at Carig,
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines after affiant personally appeared and showed
his valid identification card containing his photograph and signature bearing no. 56789
issued by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) valid until August 3, 2025 as
competent proof of his identity.

LANCE ADRIAN C. TUMANGUIL

Deputy City Prosecutor
SWORN ATTESTATION

The undersigned hereby attests that, as counsel of the witness, he faithfully

recorded the questions he asked and the corresponding answer of the witness and that
he did not coach the witness’ answers to the questions propounded.

LANCE ADRIAN C. TUMANGUIL

Affiant
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this 2 ND day of September, 2021at Carig,
Tuguegarao City, Cagayan, Philippines after affiant personally appeared and showed
his IBP ID card bearing his roll number as 8383 with his photograph and signature as
proof of identity.

ATTY. CONNIE A. MAGANDA

NOTARY PUBLIC
Until December 31, 2021
PTR No. 64912121-07 – 01/05/2022
IBP No. 761988-01 – 01/05/2022
Both in Tuguegarao City
MCLE Compliance No. 001234

Doc. No. 245;

Page No. 35;
Book No. 42;
Series of 2021

COPY FURNISHED:

ATTY. LESLEY ANN VITALES

Defense Counsel
Tuguegarao City

ATTY. KARMELA TAGUIAM-GALI

Defense Counsel
Tuguegarao City

ATTY. ANNIE CLAIRE MATAMMU

Defense Counsel
Tuguegarao City