Republic of the Philippines

National Capital Judicial Region

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
Branch 282, Valenzuela City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

-versus- Crim. Case No. 278-V-21

For: Murder
ROMMEL PETRAS y CORPUZ,
Accused.
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COMMENT ON THE FORMAL OFFER OF

PROSECUTION’S EVIDENCE

The above-named accused, represented by the Public Attorney’s

Office, unto this Honorable Court, most respectfully submit this comment
to the Formal Offer of Exhibits of the prosecution and aver as follows:

Exhibit Comment
A self-serving and biased
B hearsay as the affiants were not presented in court
to testify on the contents thereof
C self-serving and biased
D photocopy which is violative of the original
document rule pursuant to Section 3, Rule 130 of
the 2019 Amendments to the 1989 Rules on
Evidence
E self-serving and biased
F self-serving and biased; affiant has no personal
knowledge regarding the facts and circumstance
surrounding the death of the victim
G photocopy which is violative of the original
document rule pursuant to Section 3, Rule 130 of
the 2019 Amendments to the 1989 Rules on
Evidence
H admitted only as to existence but objected to for the
I purpose for which they were offered
J
K and series self-serving and biased
L and series
M
N admitted only as to existence but objected to for the
O purpose for which they were offered
P

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Q
R
S
T self-serving and biased
T-1 not found in the records
U and series
V
W
X
PRAYER
WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully prayed
that this comment be noted by the Honorable Court.

Other reliefs, just and equitable, are likewise prayed for.

Metro Manila, Valenzuela City, Metro Manila, 24 November 2021.

PUBLIC ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

VALENZUELA DISTRICT OFFICE
st
1 Floor, Metropolitan Trial Court Bldg.
Justice Hall Compound, C.J. Santos St., Poblacion II,
Malinta, Valenzuela City

Through:

ATTY. RAFAEL D. PANGILINAN

Public Attorney II
Roll No. 64684
IBP OR No. 162981 dated 8/3/21 / CALMANA Chapter
MCLE Compliance No. VI - 0006876 dated 3/20/18

Copy furnished:
ACP Aileen S. Agacita
Office of the City Prosecutor of Valenzuela City
ocpvalenzuela.ereceiving@gmail.com / aileen_saquing@yahoo.com

Explanation on the mode of service:

Service of the foregoing comment was made to the Office of the City
Prosecutor of Valenzuela City and the Honorable Court through electronic
means in accordance with Supreme Court Administrative Circular No. 72-
2021 which reiterated and maintained the “no personal filing” policy unless
for exceptionally urgent matters and only after having been properly
communicated and cleared with the proper office.

ATTY. RAFAEL D. PANGILINAN

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