Update: Rep. Roilo Golez raises questions on “independent” panel investigating Alabang Boys bribery case.
Please see under comments section.
I got a letter from a province mate, Restituto Tapacal, about the gang-rape and murder of a high school student which he said, “sent chills and shock to the peace loving people of Antique.”
Tapacal said the victim, a daughter of a prominent family in Antique was riding on a motorcycle with her boyfriend along the road in barangay Dalila early evening when a group of men hit them with a wooden club. “The boyfriend lost consciousness and the men grabbed the girl and brought her to ‘kampo”, an area adjacent to the police headquarters. The men took turns in raping her.”
While they were doing their evil acts, the girl’s cellphone rang. It was the girl’s mother asking where she was. One of the rapists even mocked the mother, telling her of what they were doing to her daughter, Tapacal related.
“The following day the girl was found dead in the said area, her head bearing the marks of having been hit with clubs, her face unrecognizable due to lacerated wounds on her cheeks inflicted by a sharp weapon, her body bearing all the signs of a violent beating, her organ slashed and stuffed with sand, plastics and pieces of wood.
“The father, upon learning what had happened to her daughter, suffered a stroke and died also.
“ Fortunately, the girl’s boyfriend recovered and made his way home to tell what happened to them in Bgy. Dalipe but didn’t know where they took the girl and what had happened to her afterwards. As of this writing, one of the suspects has surrendered, an 18-year old. The initial report stated that nine (9) men participated in the crime, now there are reports that as many as fifteen (15) men could have been involved. “
Antique is one of four provinces in Panay. Not as economically progressive as its neighbors Iloilo, Capiz and Aklan, the people are peace-loving and hard working. Tapacal said, “In my 39 years I have never known a crime more brutal that had ever happened in Antique since the murder of Governor Evelio Javier in 1986. Only people with sick and unstable minds or drug-crazed persons could have perpetrated such a horrendous crime.”
I talked with some friends in Antique and they said the reports said the perpetrators of the heinous crime were high on drugs.
Horrible acts like this by people under the influence of drugs should jolt those who feel indifferent to the issue of bribery in the justice department in the case of Richard Brodett, Joseph Tecson, and Jorge Joseph known as the “Alabang Boys”.
The three were arrested in a buy-bust operation by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in September 2008 peddling Ecstasy and in possession of cocaine and marijuana.
The decision of State Prosecutor John Resado dated Dec, 2, 2008 (Information reaching the NBI P1.6 million was deposited in his bank account that same day) would have freed the three had it not for the insistence of PDEA that it should be subjected for review by the justice secretary.
A three-man panel headed by former Supreme Court Associate Justice Carol Griño-Aquino has started investigating into the “Alabang Boys” issue. The two other members are former Court of Appeals Justice Raoul Victorino and Fr. Ranhilio Aquino, who is identified in his placecrd as “PhilJa”.
PhilJa is Philippine Judicial Academy where Aquino once served as its chair, Jurisprudence and Legal Philosophy Department. PhilJa is a training school for justices, judges, court personnel, lawyers and aspirants to judicial posts.
A friend in the judiciary said Aquino’s stint in Philja didn’t sit well with many members of the judiciary because he is not a lawyer. “I understand he earned a degree in jurisprudence through a correspondence school,” a source said.
Aquino is dean of the San Beda Graduate School of Law. In one of the articles I found on line, his biodata says he is member of the International Criminal Bar.
I googled the International Criminal Court and he is not listed among those accredited in ICC. There’s only one from the Philippines: Harry Roque of the Center for International Law, University of the Philippines.
Among the articles I read about Fr. Aquino is his statements against the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines for criticizing Arroyo. He had written an open letter criticizing the Senate for investigating the NBN-ZTE, where Gloria and Mike Arroyo were exposed to be cutting huge under-the-table commissions. He said the issue should just be left to the Ombudsman and the DOJ, known to be protective of people close to Malacañang.
Griño-Aquino and Victorino are respected in the judiciary community. The appointment of Fr. Aquino, however, in a panel that investigates a very delicate issue casts doubt on the sincerity of the government to fight illegal drugs..
Sorry for the above error. The above incident has happened and is happening everywhere in the Philippines. Drug addicts have no mercy. They rape and kill. They are worse than drunkards. That’s why I won’t be surprised if the three Alabang Boys have committed similar crimes in the past but were able to get away with those.
I was shocked to read this happened in San Jose. Had it not been written by you, I would not believe it..I could not identify where Bgy. Dalipe is so I called two friends and they too have heard the news..Now I know where it is..and I understand there are beer houses around there..and they also told me that some people got rich because of the business..but where was Inday Sally and what is she doing about the problem? Malungkot!
Damn this Drug Crazed People! This is one reason why the Death Penalty should be reinstated, even only for the Drug Traffickers and Manufacturers. The Philippines has become a haven for drug manufacturing from the world over, because, they are aware that the Justice System can be bought, at worse, they would spend a short time in prison, and voila! They escape and have taken a flight out of the country. Especially the Chinese Drug Manufacturers, they come to the Philippines to manufacture “Meths”, simply because, if they are caught in China, they would be sentenced to death, via firing squad.
Lim Seng, the notorious Heroin manufacture suffered this fate under the Marcos regime. This somewhat became a deterrent and sent a strong and chilling message to other
would be drug manufacturers to stay away from the Philippines.
Damn this Drug Crazy people! sorry have to open and close with similar statement.
Hang to death those 15 drug crazed idiots!
This is an old issues and it becomes worst di ba!
I’m wondering…why until now e walang nahuhuling drug lord(s), at ang siste e nagbabangayan ang mga pulitiko at taga-Malacanang?
Lately, di ba front page sa newstand na ang Pinas ang numero UNO sa Asia na may pinakamadaming durugista? Ibig sabihin si gloria and her lapdogs e protector ng sindikato?
Kaya Chi as you said na “Hang to death those 15 drug crazed idiots?” Paki-sama yong mga protector ng droga at yong mga hoodlums in uniforms.
This is the most horrifying story I’ve read so far. It is so brutal. Its worst than animal.
Our government is to be blamed for drug related crimes such as this.
In Marcos’ time, drugs disappeared in the streets not only because FM had a drug manufacturer Lim Seng be shot by a firing squad in Intramuros. Drug pushers knew they will be punished by law if caught.
“What if a drug pusher operates along our street ?” said GMA on the Alabang boys controversy.
Death penalty won’t work because the corrupt judicial system will not allow the suspect to be convicted. Only the poor who cannot afford a lawyer and therefore poorly represented will be the ones to face the death row upon conviction. What about the rich pushers and manufacturers?
After Lim Seng’s execution, drug cases declined dramatically under Marcos regime. At that time, the most commonly used was marijuana or Mary Jane that’s legal in some countries. Today, we can see all kinds of dangerous drugs. Do you know that a current cabinet member is a drug user?
The body formed to investigate the Alabang Boys bribery case is composed of some questionable members. And why not? It was DOJ Raul Goonzalez who formed the body. As of this writing, it was learned that a Judge and three CA justices issued TRO in the Legacy bank scam despite knowing that such issuance was against a Supreme Court ruling. The House hearing is ongoing.
I still think religion is remiss on the spiritual upbringing of the youth. I have been always drumming up on the door to door evangelists to meet more the kids who are the future dregs of the community raher than polarizing to us elders who may have already gone past the point of no reform anymore. Our government is inadequate with everything, even on law enforcement so anyone can just fool around in wild abandon.
Both religion and government flourish only in getting our money.
ano’ng ginagawa ng ating anti drug czar kuno?
hilig kasing pumapapel at umako ng responsibilidad, eh ‘ala namang binatbat!
magnakaw ka na lang nang magnakaw!
masibang sinungaling na’y matakaw pang magpapansin itong reynang pulgas!
Usually a Judicial Inquiry, Coroner Inquiry, for Aid, Fact Findings or for any other purpose is headed and conducted by a singular head and that person alone assume all responsibility, the direction and conduct of his Inquiry according to his mandate and resources provided. That after wrapping up the Inquiry will submit reports and recommendations to the intended authorities.
Drug menace is everywhere..just the other night, a woman was sexually assaulted inside the Bar when her drink was spiked with “date drug” but luckily the cops was able to published the image of the rapist retrieved from the security cameras and the rapist was charged immediately upon him surrendering. and usually the drug is just but another contributing factor to symptoms to the already worsening illnesses of the society…
ano kaya kung si ….ang na-rape at kinatay?
o kaya ay ‘yung anak o apo ng huklubang raul?
sa pamayanang pinamumunuan ng mga halang ang kaluluwa ay pangkaraniwan na ang ganitong mga kaganapan at pangyayaring ipinagkikibit baliat lamang nila dahil sa pagsalok ng limpak limpak na salaping galing sa droga! pwera pa ang tongpats at kurakot!
humahalakhak na naman sigurado ang mga timawa sa malakanyang dahil nangibabaw na naman ang kasamaan at ngayon ay sa isang malayong dati ay mapayapang lugar.
sino ba ang may kasalanan at sapat sisihin sa paglaganap ng katulad nitong karumaldumal na krimeng naganap?
tao ba sila o hayop?
“Relax and enjoy” sabi ng dating Pres. Fidel Ramos noon siya ay tanungin kung ano ang maipapayo niya tungkol sa nabiktima ng gahasa.
Si FVR ay isa sa mga nagbibigay ng payo kay GMA. Kanya si GMA ay palaging wala sa palasyo para iwasan ang problema, ang payo sa kanya ni FVR ay “relax and enjoy”.
Ang alam ko si Manglapus ang nagsabi niyang ‘relax and enjoy’ kung may rape, ewan kung inulit naman ni FVR.
Yes you are right Martina. I now remember.
FVR’s ass most likely was molested at West Point and just making a good point since he darn enjoyed the ramrodding.
Add Manglapus to the list.
syria, martina,
‘yang “relax and enjoy” na ‘yan ay payo ni siraulo manglapus doon sa mga pinay na naipit sa kuwait noong gulf war at nag-aalalang baka sila ay reypin ng mga iraqi soldiers.
ganyan ba talaga ang asal ng merong mataas na pinag-aralang mataas ang posisyon sa gobyerno? pinawawalang dignidad ang mga kababayang sa halip tulungan ay pagsalaula sa sarili ang payong para pang nakakaloko?
buhay pa ba ‘yang ungas na manglapus na ‘yan?
.hmmmm…so what is the EK and pandak gonna do?..share with gunggongzales the “pot-luck” or have her name “prfumed” by saying she will re-instate the death sentence???
…my oh my….your guess is as good as mine – it will be where the “vote-buying” will come from of course!!!! &*@%$^
the crime that happened in antique is something that can never be forgiven..what ever the motives are of the evil doers – they should all be stoned and hanged.
be merciful? he who has no sin cast the first stone?…i am not a saint but i will bring a truckload of stones newly quarried if i can!
lahat nalang po ng kakurakutan, kabi-kabilang kanto nalang…imbis n mag traffic ang mga men-in-blue sa edsa, e meron pang iba na napakaloyo ng tingin…samantalnag ang mga bus na paharang harang sa tapat nila at hindi alintana…ang target ay laging mga private vehicles…
puspusan na talaga ang pa-ngongotong ng bataan ni bf ah…baka nga naman ma-tsugi na ang amoyong nila e tiyak kasama sila sa sibakan…that is kung kikilos ang taombayan!
This headlines was about Bid-Rigging and the Government Pursuit of Justice for the last 8 years, but in some way failed to bring criminal charges to the perpetrators, but instead, successfully obtained civil judgment for damages, and even it is only the fraction of the cost of outside lawyers hired to (which was considered a big blunder, as the case was eventually taken by the government lawyers themselves)prosecute the case in civil courts, the government spokesman stated it is worth preserving the good Name of the Province and it can not be measured by the amount of Lawyers pay..yes, fight corruption and all misdeeds to the end, win or loss and let everyone know that noone will be spared…here is the story…it was an inside job, very hard to prove, but to give up is to accept Weakness and that is not acceptable.
http://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/article/584527
Once I read a counsel of a prophet of our church who stated emphatically that female members of our church should try to defend their honor even if they are killed or die in the process. I thought that was too much an advice, but when I started interpreting for rape victims in the police, I understood why.
Over here, one thing investigators make sure to emphasize when in their reports to make a sure case is never allow the victim to admit that she has enjoyed it especially when the rape is repeatedly done for a certain period of time. Katwiran kasi, and the defense lawyers here in fact make a big issue and point of it during trial is whether or not the victim enjoyed it, too—something like what FVR and Manglapus had in mind, “relax and enjoy it.”
That’s why I supported Nicole in her fight for her honor versus the horny US serviceman. Rape in fact is something not forgiven in heaven, for there is no retribution for lost virginity!!! Lalo na sa kasong ito na rape with murder. Over here, the penalty for sure will be death.
I join Chi in her cry for death for the 15 rapists!!! There should be no excuse for them drug addicts!
Ang Inang Bayan natin ay napakaganda. Napakayaman. Parang isang babaing marilag na kaakit-akit. Nguni’t ito ay noon. Ngayon ito ay parang isang babaing pinagsasamantalahan, hinuhubaran ng damit ng kayamanan at ginugutay ang puri’t dignidad. Patuloy na binababoy ang konstitution, mga institusyon at hustisya ng mga hayok at maniac sa pagnanakaw na mga kriminal sa pamumuno ng MAG-ASAWANG BABOY. Ang mga dapat na sumaklolo sa bayan ay bagkus kasabwat sa karimarimarim na krimen: mga parasites sa kongreso, plastik at maingay lamang na mga senador, walang silbi’t inutil na ombudsman, panis na mga husgado, hipokritong mga pari at kinakalawang na ‘civil society’ groups. At ang masakit habang nagaganap ang mga krimen ng mga Ganid ay nakamasid lamang at nagmistulang ‘lookout’ ang pulisya at militar. Hindi na ito tagapagtanggol ng bansa kundi naging ‘private army’ na ng mga Pidal. Kasuklam-sulam na ang kasalukuyang mga nangyayari sa atin. SINO pa ba ang puwedeng lapitan para protektahan ang KAAWA-AWANG INANG BAYAN?
kagigizing ko lang. shock na shock ako nito!
It’s really shocking. People have become beasts. It’s all because of a dehumanizing society that this evil administration propagates.
This Ranhilio Aquino (I don’t want to call him Fr.) is a GMA stooge. I bet he will favor the “Alabang Boys”. He is known to have a soft spot for their type.
With an EK-EK president, an envelop minding-CBCP, a corrupted Jidiciary and an ass-lickling military and police, criminals of all kinds are looking more and more Gloria, the big boss of animals.
Hesukrista daw si Gloria! Therefore, ipako sa krus at ipaligid sa kanya ang 15 adik na kumatay sa dalagang Antiquena.
Daw sa butig..as we say in kinaray-a..unbelievable as we say it in English..that this happened in Antique..and in San Jose…I hope that there will be justice this time..and they will be tried not in the manner the case of Evelio was decided…which was I would say again..daw sa butig that the judge decided the way he did..I understand the victim’s family is “prominent” and I would not be surprised if the murderers also came from “prominent” families..Antique is not a big province, San Jose, though the Capital is not a big town either..and though there are new families (not originals of Antique), stlll you can round them up and put to jail…in few hours…makakatago lang sila kung protected sila ng the high and the mighties…’Day Sally, I know you can do something if you want to..palihug lang..
Did the dailies already pick this up? Dapat ay ikalat ang nakakakilabot na balitang ito para mapilitan ang mga autoridad (daw) na kumilos laban sa drugs.
This happened under the watch of anti-drugs czarina puta Gloria!
From Monsag:
“The appointment of Fr. Aquino, however, in a panel that investigates a very delicate issue casts doubt on the sincerity of the government to fight illegal drugs.”
Now, now Ellen –
Is there any shred of doubt how insincere this “government” is to “fight” any illegal activities? It has an illegal president at its helm, surrounded by officers from the AFP and PNP, but definitely not gentlemen by any measure. This is country has too many sacred fattening cows; the media have their own untouchables, di ba?
For as long as people have selective sense of who to condemn publicly, the public will always get what it deserves – leadership that reflects the core of its values.
Stay well and be well in God’s embrace.
Archbishop Cruz says there are two faces of Catholic Bishops: One for the truth and the other against it. That Fr. Aquino is of course against the truth.
Sabi nga ng aking pinsan, kung sa anak niya nangyari yan…ipapa-NPA o Abu niya ang mga yan kesehodang maubos ang kanyang naiipon kasi ay wala namang maasahan sa pamunuan ng Pinas.
Peke ang pangulo, paano maaasahan na ang kanyang appointees, kahit saang level ng EK-EK administration, ay interes ng tao ang ipaglalaban?
Pari-parian Aquino to the 3-man panel investigating the case of Alabang boys, it will be another fake investigation. Pinoys are doomed!
Habang naghahabol si Gloria kay Obama, namamayagpag naman ang mga drug addicts sa Pinas!
Pinoy, saan ka patungo?
Sorry nadukling iyong ingles ko. I was going to say “That’s why I supported Nicole in her fight for her honor versus the horny US serviceman because she definitely did not enjoy it, so it was plain and simple rape, a heinous crime.”
Over here, the police make sure in their reports to add that the victim has never enjoyed the act, for otherwise, if the rape is not established, there can be no indictment and the perpetrator cannot be tried criminally although the victim may try to sue him in a civil court.
Problema sa Pilipinas, pag may pera naaareglo. Pati hustisya binaboy!
Chi:
Matagal nang maraming drug addict sa Pilipinas. 98% nga ng mga Japayuki na ipinapadala sa Japan, drogista—mostly shabu at marijuana, the shabu is for dieting and to stay awake. Iyong marijuana para daw bumalik ang gana. Both however are good for sex, sabi ng mga puta kaya sila gumagamit. Kahit pangit at mabahong hininga natitiis daw nila!
Ang masagwa iyong mga gumagawa ng shabu sa Pilipinas, majority may political at police connection. Isang documentary na ako ang nag-translate ng interview sa Japanese, ang patron, mayor ng isang bayan sa Metro Manila kaya iyong mga TV crew na hapon nakaka-interview ng mga pusher, etc. sa Pilipinas. Ang laking padulas daw ang kapalit, kahati pa siguro iyong politiko.
Kaya huwag na silang magmaang-maangan na wala silang alam!
Safe ang any kind of business sa atin basta may protection. Eh, ang drugs pa kaya na malaki, as in malaki ang kita! It is the only thriving business for sure at walang pagkalugi, hangga’t yung mga protector from the higher up of the fake govt. down to some bishops are there to protect it!
Kaya, tuloy lang tayo ng dasal: “Kunin N’yo na po sila, Lord! Please!!!”
Ang tanong sa akin ng lahat na napagkwentuhan ko ay..”bakit hindi nalagay sa laht ng news at sa TFC? Ang sagot ko..maliit lang ang Antique and news even as gruesome as this is not considered newsworthy..dalawa lang ang nabasa kung nagbanggit..ang Manila Bulletin sa column ni Roming Pefianco and that of Ellen’s…kasi they are both from Antique..malungkot!
Roming Pefianco also wrote about it? could you forward it to me?
Abante’s editors asked me about this case and I told them to call up the Philippine National Police for updates.
I forwarded the letter sent to me to other news editors. I don’t know why they didn’t follow it up.
From Paranaque Rep. Roilo Golez:
1.Secretary Raul Gonzalez should already decide on Alabang Boys case. He should not be influenced by the proceedings in the Independent Fact Finding body. Secretary Gonzalez should assume full responsibility for the review of teh resolution to dismiss case against the Alabang Boys and not wait the findings of the fact finding body.
2. The fact-finding should not delve into the merits of te “Alabang boys” case because that is the exclusive domain of the DOJ secretary.
The fact-finding should limit themselves, per AO 252 to “look into the conduct of the prosecutors in the handling and resolution of the “Alabang Boys” and to validate the findings of the NBI on the allegations of bribery…”
3. Undersecretary Ric Blancaflor has not yet decided on our request for a waiver. He promised to decide ASAP.
4.The DOJ has not yet exlained how a dimissed Philippine Tourim Authority attorney ended up being assigned with the prosecution task force.
5. The fact-finding body has failed to explain why the double standard in treating PDEA officials (sent subpoena) and DOJ officials (only given mere notice.)
“Kunin N’yo na po sila, Lord! Please!!!” – Elvira
the lord answered: pagod na rin ako! ‘andaming problemang kinakaharap ang mundong bunga ng kapabayaan ng mga tao. hindi ko na alam ang uunahin ko. kabikabila ang dasal ng lahat ng tao. diyan sa inyo, bakit pinabayaang mamayagpag ang kampon ng kalaban ko?
MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE) One of three drug suspects in the case involving allegations of bribery of justice officials testified before an investigating panel Tuesday that he and another suspect were manhandled by anti-narcotics agents that arrested them last year.
Richard Brodett took the witness stand before Malacanang’s independent fact-finding panel and testified how “armed goons” beat up Jorge Joseph near his house in Ayala Alabang.
He then told the committee how armed men in a white Isuzu Crosswind SUV chased him “recklessly” inside the village before catching up with him as he neared a village gate.
Brodett said that after the Crosswind blocked his car, there was a hail of gunfire (“there were too many”) that led him to shout, “I’ll do anything you want.”
He said he was dragged out of the car, hit with the butt of a rifle on his mouth that caused lacerations on both his upper and lower lips, slammed on his vehicle and was hit on his chest also with a rifle.
….Now, the drug addicts are turning the table on PDEA. The above version was obviously prepared by their lawyers. What’s next?
Diyos Ko Po. Police brutality. Where are the bullet holes in your car? Pinalpal ng anting anting ni Nardong Putik marahil.
Wow. Ang tibay ng ngipin mo. Walang nalaglag.
Yung drugs, nine hours daw bago na-inventory. Baka na-contaminate daw, according to Felixberto Verano. Nice try. A la OJ ang depensa. Reasonable doubt, nga naman? Fine. But that is for the judge to decide (jury sa Tate). The case, however, must still be filed.
Baka na-contaminate? Tanga. Hindi naman dugo, how can it be contaminated. What further inventory do you need, e nabilang na, 60 tabs, etc. etc.
Presumption of regularity daw, sabi ni Resado, sa pag-dismiss. Gago. Wala bang presumption of regularity ang pagtago ng nahuling droga?
Note, they never denied that drugs were in their possession. The alleged beating up is of no consequence, because there was no confession extracted. They were caught in flagrante.
May kilala akong fiction writer. Anytime he wants, Felisberto Verano can hire him as a consultant. You never know; baka madaig nila si John Grisham. At 50 million pesos (1 Million US$) daig pa nila ang downpayment sa libro ni Bill Clinton.
Hahaha! Galing ng poste mo, Atty.
Ako mas gusto ko iyong policy sa Singapore for instance na death penalty kapag nahulihan ng drug.
Pag naging addict na kasi mahirap nang gumaling kasi meron noong tinatawag na flashback. Iyon ngang isang addict na ako ang nag-interpret para sa kaniya sa pulis at korte, pabalik-balik na sa kulungan, di pa rin nadala. Worst, nalaglag na yata lahat ang ngipin.
Talking of ngipin, iyong sabi ni Atty about Brodett’s claim na nasugat ang bibig niya pero di nalaglag ang ngipin. Baka sa totoo lang, dahil nga matagal nang addict, baka wala nang ngipin—one of the effects of taking in shabu sa totoo lang. Nadudurog ang mga buto.
Kaya iyong mga traffickers lalo na, dapat talaga sa kanila, ibitay.