Ex-NBI chief seeks another TRO vs kidnap probe

DISMISSED National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Magtanggol Gatdula asked a Manila court to extend a temporary restraining order against a preliminary probe regarding his involvement in a kidnapping case filed by a Japanese national.
However, at a hearing on Monday, Judge Felixberto Olalia of the Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 8, failed to immediately grant Gatdula’s request.
Instead, the court asked the Office of the Solicitor General, representing Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Leila de Lima and the DOJ fact-finding panel, to file their comment on the motion within a period of 15 days.
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Earlier, Executive Judge Marino dela Cruz Jr. of the Manila RTC Branch 22 issued a temporary order preventing the DOJ from pursuing a preliminary investigation on Gatdula’s involvement in the said case.
But the order expired on Friday.
“Kami ay nag-argue sa korte para hingin ang extension ng 72-hour TRO. Sa aming palagay, nasa panganib si Director Gatdula to be prosecuted despite violations sa kanyang civil rights as a result of what we believe was a railroaded recommendation of the DOJ,” Gatdula’s counsel Abraham Espejo said.
While at the witness stand, Gatdula said at least four of his civil rights were violated when the DOJ fact-finding panel issued its supposed “railroaded” recommendation report on the kidnapping case of Noriyo Ohara, an undocumented Japanese national.
Besides saying he was deprived of due process, Gatdula’s right against self-incrimination, the right to remain silent, and the right for a counsel during an investigation were all violated with the release of the panel report.
Espejo also said his client is in danger of “being prosecuted for a non-bailable offense” based on what he claimed was an “illegal investigation” and a “railroading” conducted by the DOJ fact-finding panel.
The panel earlier recommended to subject Gatdula for preliminary investigation for kidnapping and serious illegal detention in connection with the P6-million kidnap-for-ransom complaint filed Ohara based on the testimony of NBI special investigator Jose Odelon Cabillan. (JCV/Sunnex)
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2012/01/30/ex-nbi-chief-seeks-another-tro-vs-kidnap-probe-203465

Highly recommended resort for family reunion near Manila is Clearwater Lake Hotel Clark Pampanga

Residents of Manila and Angeles City Pampanga are looking for a safe and convenient place to celebrate special occasions or take a shot vacation in the Philippines. Many travel north to Clark to swim at Clearwater Beach Resort which also has lake and picnic grounds to unwind and relax, a very good way to spend quality time with the family and children. Fine dining Yats Restaurant offers sumptuous cozy Christmas dinner, for wine lovers, Clark Wine Center provides exciting shopping options.

Family bonding can be very enjoyable this summer vacation if travelers can go north to Clark Pampanga and hang out in famous and highly recommended beach resort near Manila Clearwater near Angeles City Philippines.

There is a casual café with a beautiful view which serves good breakfast and basic lunch and dinner. Foodies can opt to drive over to Mimosa about 3 minutes away just a bit too far to walk, to have dinner at the fine-dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar. This cozy and romantic restaurant serves French Mediterranean cuisine at prices that are surprisingly affordable. For wine lovers, this restaurant in Mimosa Clark Freeport Pampanga is a treat with its award winning 3000-line wine lists that contain not only the famous labels but also connoisseurs’ choice of fine vintage wines.

Top places to go this Christmas in Manila, travel north to Clearwater Beach Resort Clark

For reservations, comments and inquiries,

Clearwater Resort & Country Club
Creekside Road corner of Centennial Road,
Central Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,
Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177

Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines
After entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark’s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark’s largest wine shop called Clark Wine Center on your right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, you will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on your right just 200m down. Traffic in Clark Philippines is light so it should be quite easy for get to this hotel in Clark Philippines.

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While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

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While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
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http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

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http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

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