Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT

National Capital Judicial Region
BRANCH 161
Pasig City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

CRIM CASE NO.

-versus- R-PSG-16-00991

For: Homicide
RENATO MAPALAD y PAGOTA,
Accused.
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COMMENTS AND/OR OPPOSITION

ON PROSECUTION’S FORMAL OFFER OF EVIDENCE

Accused RENATO MAPALAD y PAGOTA, by counsel de

oficio, unto this Honorable Court, respectfully manifests the following
comments and/or opposition to the formal offer of evidence by the
prosecution:

Exhibit Particulars Comments/Opposition

“A” Sworn Statement of Olivia The exhibit is objected to for
Nicholas y Barrientos being self-serving. Also, the
dated September 23, 2016 witness has no personal
knowledge of the incident.
“B” and Sworn Statement of The exhibit is objected to for
“B-1” Jaypee Darantinao dated being self-serving.
September 22, 2016 and
signature
“C” Sworn Statement of P01 The exhibit is objected to for
Jimmy Dimamling being self-serving. Also, the
witness has no personal
knowledge of the incident.
“D” to Photo of witness Jaypee The exhibit is objected to for
“D-2” Darantinao pointing at being self-serving.
the weapon used in
stabbing
“E” to Photographs of the body Admitted as to existence only.
“E-1” of the victim
“F” Photocopy of Certified Admitted as to existence only.
true copy of the Certificate
of Death
“G” One kitchen knife The exhibit is objected to for
being self-serving.
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“H” Medico-Legal Report No Admitted as to existence only.
A-095-16E
“I” Request for Autopsy Admitted as to existence only.
Examination

PRAYER

Wherefore, premises considered, it is respectfully prayed of the

Honorable Court that the Comments/Opposition be duly considered
in the resolution of the prosecution’s Formal Offer of Evidence and/or
DENY the offered evidence for being violative of existing laws and
jurisprudence.

Equitable and just reliefs under the premises are likewise prayed
for.

Respectfully submitted.

June 16, 2021, Pasig City.

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
PUBLIC ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Counsel de oficio
3rd Floor, Bahay Aruga – PSWD
Eusebio Building, City Hall Compound
Caruncho cor Market Avenue
San Nicolas, Pasig City

By

MARIA GICEL T. CAMBRI

Public Attorney II
Roll of Attorneys No. 70275
IBP Member No. 085930/Makati/May 21, 2019 (for update)
MCLE Compliance No. VI-0029131

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 NOTICE

ATTY. MARIA LAARNI N. MORALLOS

Branch Clerk of Court
Regional Trial Court
Branch 161, Pasig City

Greetings!

Kindly submit the foregoing pleading for the kind consideration

and approval of the Honorable Court immediately upon receipt
hereof.

MARIA GICEL T. CAMBRI

Copy Furnished:

SACP AILEEN C. SABARRE

Office of the City Prosecutor
7th floor, Hall of Justice, Pasig City

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