Despite having a new page in her book now, Janelle Manahan is still bent on seeking justice for the killing of her then boyfriend Ramgen Revilla, the half-brother of Senator Bong Revilla.
Her legal counsel, Atty. Argee Guevarra, said Manahan's new business and relationship (DM Sevilla) didn't affect her resolve to seek justice for her slain boyfriend. Manahan is considered the primary witness in the Revilla case. She, too, was a victim of attempted murder.
Guevarra said their camp believed they have a strong case against Ramona Revilla, Ramgen's sister and one of the suspects in the killing. She has since left the country to be with her Turkish husband.
The lawyer revealed Manahan and other key witnesses already submitted their documentary and testimonial evidences--Manahan's witness account, sworn statement of Ronald Ancajas, Ramgen's personal assistant, and Ruel Puzon, who was asked and then failed to kill Ramgen on the first try.
For now, their camp is just waiting for the hearing dates and the response from the defense.
The case was last heard on May 28, 2013 at the Paranaque Regional Trial Court Branch 274. The crime, which happened on October 28, 2011, involved another one of Ramgen's sibling--RJ Bautista.
Guevarra noted that Manahan remains committed to seeking justice for Ramgen despite being active in showbiz again. She was recently seen on the red carpet of indie film "Bad Romance" with Sevilla, also a "Star Circle Quest Season 2" contestant.
"Despite observations that she has moved on, that she is turning a new page in life—she has become a businesswoman and has entered into a new relationship—it still doesn’t lessen her commitment to seek justice in this case."
There is also no need for Manahan to attend hearings for now unless the defense calls her to the witness stand, her lawyer explained. She is now living a quiet life and has not received death threats despite being the primary witness to the crime.
"The threat level has abated. I think that has something to do with the fact that media has closely followed this case. Yung public hype has apparently dissuaded the motive of individuals who may consider causing harm upon the life of Janelle."
The alleged mastermind behind the crime was RJ while Ryan Pastera, Glaiza Visda and Norwin Dela Cruz were "middle men." The alleged gunman was identified as Francis Tolisora and Michael Nartea.
For now, Pasteras and Bautista have already submitted documents relating to their petition for bail. Guevarra said these petitions will first be resolved before the court take on the documents Manahan and other witnesses filed.
RJ is now under the Special Intensive Care Area (SICA) in Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig while Ramona is still at large in Turkey and possibly, also in Cyprus.
When it comes to the pace of the trial, Guevarra said the justice system in the country has always been slow so there is nothing suspect about the slow progress in the case.
As for the financial capacity of RJ and his siblings, the lawyer said they heard that the Bautista/Revilla clan has not been giving support to them. "Those who are financially advantaged in the Bautista/Revilla clan have been withholding support for the Magsaysay clan. "Of course, if the financial capacity is restricted, it’ll be harder to employ financial means to hurt our cause."
"We have heard, we have common friends embedded 'ika nga sa Bong Revilla's family, they know the truth. And the truth is not on the side of [Ramgen’s siblings]. They apparently know what happened."
However, the other famous personalities in the Revilla/Bautista clan don't like to make any disparaging remarks against their own blood, so they are letting the justice system roll.
Source: pinoystop.com
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