crim case nos. 45303 & 45304
pp vs larraņaga et al                       evidence for the prosecution test of t chiong direct
hearing august 18, 1998

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COURT:

 

            But it is not admissible as evidence that what she heard is or was true.

 

ATTY. GICA:

 

            Especially in this case. Your Honor, because Marijoy cannot be cross-examined anymore.

 

COURT: 

            Correct.

 

WITNESS: 

            Your Honor- - -

 

COURT: 

            We have a standing legal point and the Fiscal is conducting her examination, please answer
            the question of the Fiscal.

 

PROS. GALANIDA: 

            May I continue, Your Honor?

 

COURT: 

            Proceed.

 

PROS. GALANIDA: 

Q        When was it if you can recall when Marijoy told you that Paco told her that if she would not
            break-up with her boyfriend Bobon Mutia something would happen to her?

 

WITNESS: 

A         It was a month before her death, before she was  missing. 


Q         You mean in the year 1997? 

 

A         Yes, mam in the year 1997.

 

COURT/to the witness: 

Q         Will you describe the circumstances when she told you that? How? In what situation did she
            tell you that, did she come to tell you that?

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