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Latest Update on Case Re: Roberto Eamilao
By: Dr. Abraham J. Perez
January 20, 2009
People of the Philippines
vs.
Roberto Eamilao
The case is ongoing at the Regional Trial Court Branch 70, Iba, Zambales.
The People have presented the following witnesses:
1. Vice Chair of the San Andres Restoration Volunteers Committee
2. Treasurer of the 2000 Masinloc Religious Town Fiesta Committee
3. Treasurer of the San Andres Restoration Volunteers Committee
4. Municipal Vice Mayor of Masinloc, Zambales in 2000
On Tuesday, January 27, 2009 another witness will be presented at the RTC Branch 70, Iba, Zambales at 2:00 pm.
PURSUING JUSTICE (Part 2)
By Dr. Abe J. Perez
November 22, 2007
The initial pre-trial hearing was finally underway after two postponements. Two of the complainants, the state prosecutor and the private prosecutor were in attendance. The accused and his counsel or lawyer were absent. Above was pointed by the prosecution and as a consequence a warrant for the rearrest of Mr. Roberto Eamilao will be forthcoming.
The author was sworn in and testified on the documents presented by the prosecution. Because of other cases to be heard, continuation of the hearing was scheduled early next year.
PURSUING JUSTICE (Part 1)
by Dr. Abe Perez
14 Oct.2007
TIMELINE:
2000 “Year of Restoration”
2001 San Andres Church Restoration Volunteers started pursuing the stated amount in the 2000 Fiesta Committee statement of account.
11/29/05 RTC Judge in Iba. Zambales signed the arrest warrant of 2000 Fiesta Committee chairperson and concurrent mayor.
6/29/07 Fugitive finally arrested, processed and posted bail for temporary liberty.
8/14/07 First pretrial hearing but was postponed
10/4/07 2nd pretrial hearing again postponed until 11/22
Finally, justice maybe starting to grind. Meanwhile we are petitioning the court for the trial judge to inhibit because of possible conflict of interest.
Let us all hope and pray that justice will be realized by the patiently waiting San Andres parishioners.
By Dr. Abe J. Perez
The initial pre-trial hearing was finally underway after two postponements. Two of the complainants, the state prosecutor and the private prosecutor were in attendance. The accused and his counsel or lawyer were absent. Above was pointed by the prosecution and as a consequence a warrant for the rearrest of Mr. Roberto Eamilao will be forthcoming.
COUNTDOWN TO 11/30/07
By Dr. Abe J. Perez (10 Oct. 2007 )
In 47 days we will officially reopen our San Andres Church. Before 11/30/07 we are hoping to install the massive main portal and get one of the “tablets” of donors ready for unveiling. Because of time and budget constraints we have to have another day for the other tablet in the near future. The polychromed portal to the choir loft will have to wait for the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) budget release. The landscaping, west, north and south gates, antique lamp post and lighting will have to wait for available funding.
Everybody is cordially invited by the San Andres parish on 11/30/07 to witness another milestone in the rich history of Masinloc, Zambales.
August 6, 2007
TO: Furnishing & Refurbishing Donors
FROM: San Andres Church Restoration Volunteers
RE: Furnishing & Refurbishing Donors (Tablet)
Greetings and peace to everyone!!!
This is an urgent message that we wished we had anticipated. Because of the dramatic rise of the peso related to the US dollar and inflation, funding for the TABLET did not materialize. For us to have it done and ready for the unveiling on November 30, 2007, we are asking therefore each donor a check of PhP 2,000 or equivalent, payable to SAN ANDRES CHURCH RESTORATION. Please send your check to any of the following:
Dr. Abe J. Perez (1776 Almaden Rd. # 1302 San Jose, CA 95125 )
Mr. Henry Empeno, Sr. ( 1655 Gilmartin Dr. San Diego, CA 92114 )
Mr. Omar Escalante (161 Drytown Ct. Vallejo, CA 94589 )
Father Ernie Raymundo/ Mrs. Tess Estioco Masinloc, Zambales
Thanks for your kind understanding and may GOD continue to bless us all always.
Masinloc Vice-Mayor Nabbed
He said the arresting team, armed with warrant of arrest issued by Judge Clodualdo Monta, Regional Trial Court branch 70 of Iba, Zambales, when swooped down the residence of Eamelao at about 9:00 a.m. The vice-mayor voluntarily surrendered to the arresting team led by SPO2 Teofilo Juanata Jr., said Eleazar.
WAITING FOR JUSTICE: “The Truth Will Set Us Free”
AJ Perez, MD
June 20,2007
Barely two months after our municipal hall was razed to the ground, Masinloc was literally jolted by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake on December 12, 1999.This occurrence damaged our San Andres church and was rendered unsafe for liturgical services. Masinloqueños from all over the world were mobilized.In Masinloc, Father Willie Monsalud with the late “Tia” Lina Estella and other “kababali” started the “restoration” by consulting appropriate agencies and raising much needed “funds”.The California group especially the Northern California chapter had a special meeting.Each bay area Masinloc household was allotted $10.00 per month for two years.
In preparation for the 2000 Religious Town Fiesta the then Municipal Mayor Roberto Eamilao was concurrently appointed chairman of the Fiesta Executive Committee.It was the “Year of Restoration”.The primary goal was to raise PhP500,000.00 for the restoration of the San Andres Church.
The statement of accounts of the 2000 town fiesta committee showed almost PhP2,000,000.00 in revenues. Under “Expenses” was an item for church donation in the amount of PhP500,000.00.This was never remitted to the San Andres Church.The Masinloc’s San Andres Church Restoration Volunteers pursued this amount through formal letters.Letters were unanswered and a complaint was lodged with the provincial fiscal’s office. An investigation was conducted and a warrant for the arrest of Roberto Eamilao was signed on November 29, 2005 by Regional Trial Court Judge Clodualdo Monta.Almost 18 months later, the accused is still a fugitive hiding from the law and maybe conveniently evading arrest.Now he is an elected official.Will he face the law?Will he continue to evade the law?Where is the law? Where is justice?
Warrant of Arrest Copy Served to then Mayor of Masinloc and now Newly Elected Vice-Mayor Robert Eamilao
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Tagalog Version
NAGHIHINTAY NG KATARUNGAN:
“Ang Katotohanan ang Magpapalaya sa Atin”
Sa Panulat ni Dr. Abe Perez Hunyo 20,2007 Dalawang buwan matapos masunog ang ating munisipyo ay niyanig ng mapaminsalang lindol ang bayan ng Masinloc na may lakas na 6.8 noong ika-12 ng Disyembre taong 1999. Ang pangyayaring ito ang sumira sa simbahang San Andres kung kaya’t ito’y hindi na ligtas upang pagdausan ng Banal na Misa. Ang mga Masinloqueños na nasa iba’t-ibang bansa ay nagkaisa. Dito sa Masinloc ay inumpisahan ni Father Willie Monsalud kasama ang namayapang Tia Lina Estella at iba pang mga kababayan ang mangalap ng kailangang pondo upang maisaayos ang simbahan sa pamamagitan ng pagkonsulta sa iba’t-ibang ahensiya ng gobyerno. Ang mga kababayan natin na nasa California lalo na ang Northern California Chapter ay nagkaroon ng espesyal na pagpupulong. Napagkasunduan nila na ang bawat pamilya ay maglaan ng $10.00 bawat buwan sa loob ng 2 taon. Sa pagdiriwang ng 2000 Religious Town Fiesta ng Masinloc, si Roberto Eamilao na noon ay nanunungkulan din bilang Mayor ay nahirang na chairman ng Fiesta Executive Committee. Ang taong 2000 ay tinaguriang “Year of Restoration”. Ang pangunahing layunin ay makakalap ng PhP500,000.00 para sa pagpapaayos ng simbahan. Ayon sa statement of accounts ng 2000 Town Fiesta, umaabot ng halos PhP2,000,000.00 ang halagang kinita. Sa ilalim ng “Expenses” ay nakasaad na may donasyon para sa simbahan na nagkakahalagang PhP500,000.00. Subalit ang perang ito ay hindi na naibigay at hindi natanggap ng simbahan. Dahilan dito ay kumilos ang mga miyembro ng Church Restoration Volunteers upang makuha ang nasabing halaga sa pamamagitan ng pagpapadala ng sulat. Subalit ang kanilang mga sulat ay hindi sinasagot kaya sila ay nagsampa ng reklamo sa provincial fiscal’s office. Nagkaroon ng imbestigasyon at nagpalabas ng warrant of arrest kay Roberto Eamilao na nilagdaan ni Regional Trial Court Judge Clodualdo Monta noong ika-29 ng Nobyembre, 2005. Pagkaraan ng halos 18 buwan, ang akusado ay patuloy pa rin umiiwas sa batas at hindi pa naaaresto. Sa kasalukuyan siya ay nahalal na opisyal ng bayan. Siya ba ay haharap sa batas? Patuloy ba niyang iiwasan ang kanyang pananagutan sa batas? Nasaan ang batas? Nasaan ang katarungan?
REDEDICATION OF SAN ANDRES 1607
AJ Perez, MD
May 19, 2007
The day started early with a procession around town by parishioners and guests from other parishes of the diocese.
Bishop Florentino Lavarias received the symbolic “manuscript“ from Dr. Abraham J. Perez who represented Masinloc’s San Andres Church Restoration Volunteers. The “manuscript” was handed to our Parish Priest Father Ernie Raymundo for safekeeping. High mass followed, officiated by His Excellency Bishop Lavarias before a standing room church which lasted for more than 2 hours. The day was concluded with a sumptuous luncheon hosted by the Masinloc PPC.
COUNTDOWN to 11/30/07
(By Dr. Abe Perez 02.01.07)
THE FINAL PHASE OF RESTORATION AND RETROFITTING OF OUR “TREASURE,” SAN ANDRES CHURCH OF MASINLOC, ZAMBALES SHOULD BE UNDERWAY WHEN THIS ARTICLE IS POSTED. WE WILL BE IN CONSTANT PRAYER THAT THE 120 DAYS PROGRAM WILL BE COMPLETED ON TIME. THE FAÇADE, CHOIR LOFT, THE POLYCHROMED CHOIR PORTAL AND DRAINAGE HOPEFULLY WILL BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE END OF 6/07, SEVERAL MONTHS BEFORE THE HISTORIC QUADRICENTENIAL ON 11-30-07.
PARTIAL RESTORATION AND RETROFITTING UNDERTAKEN BY THE SADSAD GROUP UNDER THE NATIONAL HISTORICAL INSTITUTE STARTED EARLY 2004 AND WAS STILL UNFINISHED UNTIL LATE 2005. FOR SOME UNEXPLAINED REASON THEY STOPPED WORKING AND THE RESTORATION VOLUNTEERS HAD “ TO FINISH THEIR UNFINISHED.”
THE JUMBO JET INJECTION FOR THE FOUNDATION WAS STARTED IN 10/06 AND WAS COMPLETED IN 45 DAYS!!! – WAY AHEAD OF THE 90 DAYS SCHEDULED TO FINISH. “KUDUS” TO THE GROGUN GROUP.
PARALLEL TO THE FINAL PHASE, FINISHING WORKS WILL BE ON GOING WITH THE SANCTUARY, SACRISTY, THE NAVE AND EPOXY INJECTION ON THE WALLS, COLUMNS AND ARCHES. ABOUT 8 – 9 WEEKS FROM NOW IT WILL BE HOLY WEEK AND IF EVERYTHING WILL FALL IN PLACE OUR “EDIFICE” WILL BE READY FOR OUR “SHEPHERDS” TO RESUME SERVICES INTERRUPTED BY 12-12-99 6.8. magnitude earthquake.
WITH THE FRENETIC ACTIVITIES ACCOMPANYING THE BIG DAY LET NO ONE FORGET OUR COLLECTIVE GOAL. THE HOUSE OF AMA SAN ANDRES IS OUR SYMBOL OF UNITY AND LET US ALL GIVE TO HIM HIS DUE. FOR SOME OF OUR “KABABALE” AND FRIENDS OF MASINLOC WHO ARE THINKING OF WHAT THEY MAY DONATE, PLEASE VISIT OUR SITE :www.sanandres1607.org. OR CONTACT ANY MEMBER OF THE RESTORATION VOLUNTEERS’ COMMITTEE.
AGAIN LET US ALL PRAY THAT OUR “NATIONAL TREASURE” WILL BE COMPLETED ON TIME AND MORE WILL SEE THE LIGHT.
WOWOWEE storms Vegas
(By JOHNNY M. PECAYO / PNS
September 14, 2006)
Wowowee Grand Prize Winner From Masinloc!!!
Brenda, a divorcee originally from Masinloc, Zambales, who wanted to donate $5,000 for the construction of a church in her hometown, was the grand prize winner in the "Pera o Bayong" contest. After almost instantly being eliminated in the final rounds against the bemoustached police officer of the Department of Defense (DOD), based in San Francisco, California, who chose the correct answer on the "Green" side, she was given a chance by Willie Revillame when he offered $1,000 who would transfer (lipat) to "Yellow" from "Green" (the correct answer: ' Planet Biyo ' ), which the police officer grabbed instantly. Then Willie offered $500 for another transfer -- this time from "Red" to "Green" --
and Brenda moved from Red to Green, making her the grand prize winner.
Ordinarily, only one choice is given to a contestant who reached this stage of the program. For the first time, WOWOWEE put the contents of two "bayongs" (bags or baskets) up for grabs, and Willie, with the usual assistance from Janelle and Mariel, started to offer Brenda $1,000, and then upped the offer finally to $10,000, giving Brenda the choice. She chose ' bayong ' and won One Million Pesos on the first bag. The second bag contained a house and lot picture, and won the house and lot, making Brenda the grand prize winner of P1M and a house and lot, for the first time in WOWOWEE ' s program history. She could not control her emotions, and she started to jump up and down, then started to cry. But the ever alert Willie, asked Brenda: "What can you say?" and Brenda responded instantly: "I would like to thank the Lord, ABS-CBN, the staff of WOWOWEE and, of course, Kuya Willie," and before she could finish her brief speech, she was instantly joined by her son, and later on swarmed by her relatives onstage.
Baloganon Elementary School is now FELIFE E. ESTELLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(By Dr. A. Perez, 03.29.06)
Baloganon Elementary School renamed Felipe E. Estella Elementary School by virtue of Municipal Ordinance #87-06 enacted on 2-27-06. Felipe E. Estella was born in Masinloc, Zambales on 8-23-89. Educated in the spanish and later american system. He distinguished himself as a legisture and administrator in the Commonwealth and Republic era. Also an advocate of better public education.
Felipe E. Estella was elected Congressman of the lone district oz Zambales under the administration of President Manuel L. Quezon. In 1948, he was assigned as secretary-treasurer and general manager of National Development Company until his untimely death on 2-21-52. on 7-01-48, the family donated the piece of land where the school is situated. Highlights of the ceremony was blessing and unvieling of the memorial marker attended proudly by direct descendants of Don Felipe from as far as Mary land and Virginia, USA. Life testimony of Don Felipe wqas delivered by Judge Nicolas Eliazo Jr. A message from the heirs was delivered by a grandchild Mrs Evelyn Estella Joson. Don Felipe and Doña Pinay must be beaming up there watching the proceedings.