DOJ asked to reverse resolution clearing 17 cops of murder raps

By Rey E. Requejo

THE Department of Justice (DOJ) has been asked to overturn a resolution of the panel of prosecutors that dismissed the murder complaints filed against 17 policemen for the deaths of a couple in Nasugbu, Batangas on March 7, 2021.

In a petition for review filed by Rosenda Lemita, mother of Ana Mariz “Chair” Lemita, wife of Ariel Evangelista asked Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla to reverse the resolution of the DOJ panel of prosecutors and instead recommend the indictment of the 17 policemen implicated in the death of the Evangelista couple who were found dead in their residence after a joint police and military operations in Southern Luzon provinces in search of persons “affiliated with communist groups.” mostly prevented by poverty which is why “the livelihood distribution program is a good step in the right direction for them.”

In its social media post, the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers (NUPL) confirmed that Rosenda filed the petition last Friday, Aug. 4.

The petition for review came after the DOJ panel of prosecutors resolved last May to dismiss the murder complaints filed against the 17 policemen for the alleged killing of the couple. Rosenda filed her motion for reconsideration.

“Batid ko po na marami sa ating mga beneficiaries ang kayang-kaya at gustung-gusto pa magtrabaho o magnegosyo, kaya naman inaasahan ko po na malaki ang maitutulong ng livelihood distribution ng PESO para sa inyong kabuhayan,” Mayor Along stated.

The mayor also called on the beneficiaries to let their businesses grow and encouraged his constituents to take care of the opportunities provided by the city government to them.

MONA LISA. The iconic image of Mona Lisa looms over business establishments along Bonifacio High Street at the Bonifacio Global City in Taguig City. Manny Palmero

Barzaga said the inquiry would focus on finding out if there was negligence on the part of the PCG since the boat obviously sank because of overloading.

“Survivors also said that the boat carried heavy cargo, such as motorcycles and sacks of sand and rice. Clearly, there was overloading considering that the manifest stated that there were only 22 passengers and three crew members. Moreover, even Binangonan, Rizal Mayor Cesar Ynares stated that MB Aya Express was warned not to overload, but the warning was ignored,” he stressed.

He said it was “imperative that there should also be a multi-agency investigation, including the NDRRMC, to assess and work out solutions to the Philippines’ preparedness and response to natural disasters such as storms, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions that regularly beset the country.” Rio N. Araja

PCAARRD eyes enhanced usage of microalgae

By Butch Gunio

THE University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) is researching on the optimization of postharvest protocols of microalgae for improved shelf life and product diversification.

Funded by Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resource Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST PCAARRD), the project aims to produce shelf stable and low moisture microalgae that could be used as aquafeeds.

Dr. Jade Pahila of the UPV’s Regional Research Center and project leader said

These properties will allow easier transport and distribution to various beneficiaries and stakeholders due to its lightweight composition and low maintenance storage requirements.

WARM WELCOME. Putu Supadma Rudanaq, vice chairman of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) welcomes House Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez during his arrival at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Sunday morning.

Romualdez is in Jakarta to attend the 44th AIPA general assembly. Ver Noveno