Court issues new arrest warrant vs Tanenglian, family (The Philippine Star)

Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 102 Judge Ma. Lourdes Giron has issued a new warrant of arrest and hold departure order against Mariano Tanenglian and his family due to criminal charges filed against them by a former maid.

The order was released after finding probable cause for violation of the Anti-Child Abuse Law (RA 7610) in five cases pending against Mariano, his wife Aleta, and children Fayette and Maximilian.

Giron set bail at P80,000 for each count of the charges against the Tanenglians by their former housemaid, Mary Jane Sollano.

Giron, however, cleared the Tanenglians of charges for alleged violation of the Anti-Trafficking of Persons and for kidnapping and serious illegal detention.

Quezon City RTC Branch 94 Judge Roslyn Rabara-Tria also issued a warrant of arrest and directed the issuance of an HDO against the Tanenglians in connection with similar charges filed earlier by Aljane Bacanto, another former maid of Mariano Tanenglian.

The Tanenglians also have pending cases for nine counts of violating RA 7610, Republic Act 9208 (Anti-Trafficking of Persons Act), kidnapping, and serious illegal detention.

Members of the women’s group Gabriela attended the hearing in a show of support. Lana Linagan, Gabriela secretary general, said they hope the arrest warrants are served to show that justice does not discriminate between the poor and the rich.

The parents of the two maids, who were present at the hearing, said they would pursue the separate cases of their children and would not accept any settlement if any was offered.


Source:
Jerry Botial, The Philippine Star
June 05, 2010
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=581383&publicationSubCategoryId=65

Taipan’s brother gets another arrest warrant (Manila Standard Today)

Mariano Tanenglian—-taipan Lucio Tan’s brother—-again faces arrest over criminal charges filed by another former maid as Judge Ma. Lourdes Giron of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 102 also directed the issuance of a hold departure order on him, wife Aleta along with children Fayette and Maximilian for violation on five counts of the Anti-Child Abuse law.

A bail of P80,000 was set for each of the charges filed against the Tanenglians by former maid Mary Jane Sollano.

But Giron has cleared them of violating the Anti-Trafficking of Persons law, and for kidnapping and serious illegal detention.

Last May 4, QC RTC Branch 94 Judge Roslyn Rabara-Tria issued a warrant of arrest and hold order against the accused on similar charges filed by former maid Aljane Bacanto.

Women’s advocacy group led by Gabriela secretary general Lana Linagan said that they hope that the warrants of arrest would be eventually served to show that justice does not discriminate between the poor and the rich.

Source:
Roy Pelovello, Manila Standard Today
June 5 - 6, 2010
http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideMetro.htm?f=2010/june/5/metro2.isx&d=2010/june/5

Arrest warrant, HDO for tycoon’s brother (People's Journal)

Quezon City Judge Ma. Lourdes Giron ordered the issuance of another warrant of arrest and hold departure order for the brother of tycoon Lucio Tan, Mariano Tanenglian, his wife Aleta and their two children after finding probable cause to indict them for violation of Republic Act 7610 or the Anti-Child Abuse Law in five sets of cases pending against the accused based on the complaint filed by their ex-maid Mary Jane Sollano.

The court set a bail of P80,000 for the accused for each of the five charges filed against them.

However, Giron cleared the accused of the charges of violation of the Anti-Trafficking of Persons and for kidnapping and serious illegal detention.

Last May 4, Judge Roslyn Rabara-Tria issued an arrest warrant against the Tanenglians in connection with similar charges filed by Aljane Bacanto, another former maid of the accused.

In yesterday’s hearing, the accused filed a motion to quash the warrant of arrest and HDO issued against them.

Source:
Melnie Ragasa-Jimena, People's Journal
June 4, 2010
http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/metro/11015-arrest-warrant-hdo-for-tycoons-brother.html

Bagong warrant, HDO inisyu vs utol ni Lucio Tan (Pilipino Star Ngayon)

Nagpalabas ng panibagong warrant of arrest at hold departure order (HDO) ang Quezon City Regional Trial Court (QC RTC) Branch 102 laban kay Mariano Tanenglian, kapatid ni Tycoon Lucio Tan, at sa pamilya nito kaugnay ng kasong kriminal na isinampa laban sa kanila ng dating kasambahay na si Mary Jane Sollano na nag-aakusang minaltrato siya ng mga naging amo.

Sa 7-pahinang desisyon na ipinalabas noong Mayo 18, 2010 ni QC Judge Ma. Lourdes Giron ipinag-utos nito ang pagpapalabas ng warrant of arrest at HDO laban sa mga Tanenglian matapos mabatid na may batayan ang inihaing limang kaso ni Sollano kaugnay ng paglabag sa Anti-Child Abuse Law (R.A. 7610).

Kabilang sa mga akusadong bababaan ng mga warrant sina Mariano, ang asawa nitong si Aleta, at mga anak na sina Fayette at Maximilian.

Sa kabilang dako, ipinawalang-sala naman ni Judge Giron ang mga Tanenglian sa paglabag sa Anti-Trafficking of Persons, kidnapping at serious illegal detention—na pare-parehong hindi napipiyansahang kaso.

Nauna na si QC RTC Branch 94 Judge Roslyn Rabara-Tria na nag-isyu ng warrant of arrest at nag-atas na maglabas ng HDO laban sa mga Tanenglian na kaugnay naman sa kasong inihain ng isa ring dating kasambahay na si Aljane Bacanto.


Source:
Angie dela Cruz, Pilipino Star Ngayon
June 05, 2010
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=581326&publicationSubCategoryId=93

New warrants, hold orders for tycoon's brod over child abuse raps (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

Judge Lourdes Giron of Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 102 has issued new hold departure orders and warrants for the arrest of Mariano Tanenglian, brother of businessman Lucio Tan, his wife Aleta, and children Fayette and Maximilian after finding probable cause that they violated the Anti-Child Abuse Law in connection with the criminal case filed against them by a former maid, Mary Jane Sollano.

The court however cleared the accused of other charges for violation of the Anti-Trafficking of Persons, for kidnapping and for serious illegal detention. The court set a bail of P80,000 for the accused for each of the eight counts of child abuse against them.

In clearing the Tanenglians of the other charges, Giron said there was no involuntary servitude committed by the accused as the complainant was recruited by an employment agency and later deployed to the Tanenglians. The court also said there was no illegal detention because it was necessary for the maid to stay at the house of the accused.

The Tanenglians are still facing another case filed by another former housemaid, Aljane Bacanto, before Judge Roslyn Rabara-Tria of RTC Branch 94.

Charges pending before Branch 94 are for nine counts of violation of the Anti-Child Abuse Law, violation of Republic Act 9208 or Anti-Trafficking of Persons, kidnapping, and serious illegal detention.

The Tanenglians have filed a motion to quash the warrants of arrest and hold departure orders before Branch 94.

Source:
Julie M. Aurelio
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Posted June 4, 2010
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/metro/view/20100604-273843/New-warrants-hold-orders-for-tycoons-brod-over-child-abuse-raps

Warrants out for tycoon's kin (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

A QUEZON CITY court has issued warrants of arrest for businessman Mariano Tanenglian and members of his family in connection with a case filed by their former househelp, who they allegedly maltreated.

Judge Roslyn Rabara-Tria, of Regional Trial Court Branch 94, also issued a hold departure against Tanenglian, his wife Aleta and children Fayette and Maximilian.

The charges of illegal detention, trafficking and child abuse were based on a complaint by Aljane Bacanto, a former housemaid of the family.

Illegal detention and trafficking are nonbailable offenses. A bail of P80,000 for each of the accused was set by the court for child abuse cases.

The prosecution asked for the issuance of a hold departure order, saying the accused are “very influential and prominent people” who have access to both domestic and international transportation.

Defense lawyers opposed the move, citing a pending motion to hold in abeyance the issuance of arrest warrants because of a pending motion for reconsideration in the Department of Justice.


Source:
Julie M. Aurelio
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Posted May 15, 2010 at http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/metro/view/20100515-270047/Warrants-out-for-tycoons-kin

Court orders arrest of businessman, family for maid abuse (The Philippine Star)

Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 94 has ordered the arrest of businessman Mariano Tanenglian, his wife and two children over the alleged maltreatment of one of their underage housemaids.

In an order dated May 4, Judge Roslyn Rabara-Tria also issued a hold departure against Tanenglian, estranged brother of businessman Lucio Tan; his wife Aleta and children Fayette and Maximilian.

The charges of illegal detention, trafficking and child abuse were based on a complaint filed by Aljane Bacanto, a former housemaid of the Tanenglians. The case of another former helper, Mary Jane Sollano, who was also allegedly maltreated by the family, was raffled to the sala of Quezon City RTC Branch 102 Judge Lourdes Giron.

The STAR tried contacting Tanenglian’s lawyer, Raymund Quiroz, but to no avail. In past interviews, Quiroz had denied the charges against the Tanenglians. He had linked the case to Mariano Tanenglian’s move to testify against his estranged brother, tycoon Lucio Tan, in a government case.

The Bureau of Immigration and Department of Foreign Affairs were both given a copy of the hold departure order against the accused. The court also denied the motion to suspend proceedings filed by the defense.

The prosecution had asked for the issuance of the hold departure order, claiming that the accused are “very influential and prominent people” and have access to both domestic and international transportation.

But the defense had opposed this, citing a pending motion to hold in abeyance the issuance of arrest warrants due to a pending motion for reconsideration filed with the Department of Justice. However, the court found no ground for the court to suspend proceedings and defer issuance of warrants of arrest.



Source:
Reinir Padua
The Philippine Star
Posted May 15, 2010 at http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=575309&publicationSubCategoryId=65

Court orders arrest of tycoon’s brother (People's Journal)

The Quezon City Regional Trial Court ordered the arrest of a brother of business tycoon Lucio Tan, Mariano Tanenglian, and his family over charges of illegal detention, trafficking and child abuse for allegedly maltreating their former housemaid.

Presiding Judge Roslyn Rabara-Tria issued the warrants of arrest for Mariano Tanenglian, his wife Aleta and their children Fayette and Maximillian. The family court also issued a hold departure order (HDO) against the Tanenglians.

The Department of Justice (DoJ) filed the cases against the respondents based on the complaint of Aljane Bacanto, who was a minor when she was hired as housemaid of the Tanenglians.

No bail was recommended for the accused on the illegal detention and trafficking charges while a bail of P80,000 was recommended for the child abuse case.

The judge granted the appeal of the prosecution for the issuance of the HDO, saying the accused are “very influential and prominent people” and have access to both domestic and international transportation.

The defense, however, said there is a pending motion to hold in abeyance the issuance of arrest warrants against the accused pending resolution of the motion for reconsideration they filed before the DoJ.



Soruce:
Cory Martinez
People's Journal
Posted May 15, 2010 at http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/metro/9528-court-orders-arrest-of-tycoons-brother-.html

Court issues hold order against taipan’s brother (Manila Standard Today)

Branch 94 of the Regional Trial Court of Quezon City has issued arrest warrants against Mariano Tanenglian—brother of business tycoon Lucio Tan—and his family following the child abuse and illegal detention charges filed against them by a former maid.

The defense lawyers asked the court to defer issuing the warrants because they had a pending motion before the Justice Department, but the court denied them in its order dated May 4 since they found "no ground for the court to suspend proceedings and defer [the] issuance of warrants of arrest.”

Mariano Tan aside, the others for whom arrest warrants have been issued were his wife Aleta and children Fayette and Maximillian. The court also issued a hold order on them so they may not leave the country.

The four have been charged with nine counts of violating the Anti-Child Abuse Law, for which the court has set bail at P80,000 each, as well as child trafficking and illegal detention for which bail is not allowed.

The complainant, Aljane Bacanto, says she started working for the accused at their Quezon City residence in May 2006, but for three years she was not allowed to go out, was not paid, was not given enough food, and was hurt physically over the slightest error.

Another maid had filed a separate case of serious illegal detention and child abuse against the Tanenglians, and it was raffled off to Quezon City Branch 102 under Presiding Judge Lourdes Giron, another family court where the proceedings are confidential.


Source:
Roy Pelovello
Manila Standard Today
Posted May 15, 2010 at http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideNews.htm?f=2010/may/15/news4.isx&d=2010/may/15

Court junks brother’s plea to testify vs Lucio Tan (Philippine Daily Inquirer)

The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division has junked two motions related to businessman Mariano Tanenglian’s efforts to turn state witness and testify against his own brother, tobacco magnate Lucio Tan.

In two resolutions released on Friday, the Sandiganbayan’s dismissed Tanenglian’s motion to reconsider his offer to turn state witness, and another motion filed by lawyer Catalino Generillo seeking the reopening of the presentation of evidence against Tan.

In both resolutions, the court said that no new issues were raised in the new motions to warrant the reversal or modification of the earlier rulings.

Mariano Tanenglian is charged together with Tan with allegedly holding assets that are part of the ill-gotten wealth of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos. But after a falling-out with his brother, Tanenglian offered to turn state’s evidence in exchange for immunity.

In January, the court denied Tanenglian’s manifestation and motion which asked the court to direct the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) to resolve his offer to become a government witness, to reopen the trial so he could testify, and to order the PCGG and the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) to give him copies of their recommendations.

In again denying his appeal, the court said it agreed with Tan as well as with government lawyers that Tanenglian raised the same issues the court had already resolved. The court noted that it was the prosecution that should be asking for a reopening of the presentation of evidence and not Tanenglian, who is one of the defendants in the case.

In February, the court denied an omnibus motion of Atty. Catalino Generillo that sought, among other things, the reopening of the trial so Tanenglian could testify.

The court said Generillo, who was part of the prosecution panel against Tan until the OSG terminated his services, was no longer a real party in interest in the case.

Generillo filed a second motion for reconsideration in March but this was also denied by the court in the resolution released on Friday.

Source:
Edson C. Tandoc Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted May 2, 2010 at http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100502-267651/Court-junks-brothers-plea-to-testify-vs-Lucio-Tan