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Plaintiff,
- versus - -for-
Jake Cyrus, Raymart Santiago, Claudio
Baretto Grave Coercion
Defendants.
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PRELIMINARY STATEMENT
The person examining me is Atty. Jennel Jiezde T. Capotulan with office address Zamboanga
City Hall of Justice , Sta. Barbara, Zamboanga City, Philippines. The examination is being held at
the same address. I am answering his questions fully aware that I do so under oath and may
face criminal liability for false testimony and perjury.This Judicial Affidavit is written in English, a
language known and understood by me.
PURPOSE: This affidavit/testimony of Witness Manny X. Duterte who will be testifying to prove
that the his cousin RODRIGA DUTERTE y BATO was scheduled to arrive at the Zamboanga City
port on March 1, 2018 in the afternoon, and that she suffered mental and psychological stress
due to the intimidation employed by the accused.
Q2: Please raise your right hand and answer. Do you swear to tell the truth and nothing but the
truth?
A2: (raising his right hand) I do, sir.
Q7: On March 1, 2018 was your cousin scheduled to arrive from Malaysia?
A7: Yes, she contacted us a week that she will be arriving at Zamboanga City port on March 1,
2018 in the afternoon.
Q8: What was the purpose of your cousin coming home to the Philippines?
A8: She came home to visit one of our cousins in dipolog who was very ill.
Q9: How was the demeanor of your cousin when she arrived in dipolog?
A9: She was restless; she kept talking about an incident over and over and that she was fearful
for her safety.
Q11: Did she mention the incident that causes her restlessness?
A11: Well she said that she was intimated to pay a very high fare by the tricycle driver, and was
threatened by the drivers’ companion, with holdup.
Q12: Why did she immediately leave a day after she arrived?
A12: She told us she would be filing a complaint against the driver, and his companions, as she
was able to take template number
Q14: Do you affirm and confirm the truthfulness and veracity of all the statements you stated in
this judicial affidavit?
A14: Yes, Sir.
Q15: Is there anything you want to add to your statement Mr. Witness?
A15: I have nothing more to add.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of March 2018 at Zamboanga
City.
Manny X. Duterte
Affiant
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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this 10th day of March 2018 at Zamboanga City,
Philippines. Affiant exhibiting to me his Voters id with serial number 1313131 as proof of his
identity..
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ATTESTATION
I, Jennel Jiezde T. Capotulaan, legal age, Filipino, single, and a resident of 279 Adelfa
Lane, Tugbungan, Zamboanga City after having been sworn to in accordance with law, hereby
attest that:
That I am the lawyer who conducted the examination of the above witness, that I
faithfully recorded the questions asked and the corresponding answers that the witness gave
and neither I nor any person then present or assisting me coached the witness regarding the
latter’s answer.
IN WITNESS HEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of March 2018 at
Zamboanga City, Philippines
SUBCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me this 10th day of March 2018 at Zamboanga City,
Philippines. Affiant exhibited to me here IBP ID with Lifetime Membership NO. L-8414
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