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Republic Vs Sandoval
Republic Vs Sandoval
The Commission recommended the criminal prosecution of four unidentified, uniformed individuals shown
either on tape or in pictures, firing at the direction of the marchers
- The Commission also recommended that all the commissioned officers of both the Western Police District
(WPD) and Integrated National Police (INP) who were armed be prosecuted for violation of par. 4(g) of the
Public Assembly Act of 1985
- Prosecution of the marchers was also recommended
- It was also recommended that Tadeo be prosecuted both for holding the rally without permit and for
inciting sedition
- Administrative sanctions were recommended for the following officers for their failure to make effective
use of their skill and experience in directing the dispersal operations in Mendiola:
Gen. Ramon E. Montao
Police Gen. Alfredo S. Lim
Police Gen. Edgar Dula Torres
Police Maj. Demetrio dela Cruz
Col. Cezar Nazareno
Maj. Filemon Gasmin
Last and most important recommendation: for the deceased and wounded victims to be compensated by
the government
It was this portion that petitioners (Caylao group) invoke in their claim for damages from the
government