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DOJ Matrix On 50 Drug War Deaths
DOJ Matrix On 50 Drug War Deaths
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
15 December 2016 The cause of death was not stated in the death certificate.
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RIAS2-MP-ADM- Nave Perry G. Sixty (60)-day During a buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly fired at the
18-0032-DB Alcantara, alias Peri suspension for one of police operatives. This prompted the police operatives to
(17-years old) the police operatives; retaliate.
dismissal of
administrative IAS noted that, at the time of the shooting, the suspect and the
Atulayan Sur, complaint against the police operative who shot the suspect were standing only a
Tuguegarao City, other police operatives. meter apart. Considering the relative positions of the two
Cagayan persons at the time of the alleged shooting, IAS expressed
doubt with regard to the police operative’s claim of self-
21 August 2018 defense.
RIAS2-MP-ADM- Dexter Dela Cruz Suspension ranging During a buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly fired at the
17-0049 from sixty (60) days to police operatives. This prompted the police operatives to
six (6) months. retaliate.
Sanchez Mira,
Cagayan
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One of the operatives used an M-16 rifle against the suspect.
04 July 2017 The suspect was found to have died as a result of hypovolemic
shock secondary to non-traumatic intracerebral hemorrhage,
unspecified.
RIAS4B-MPI2B- Crispin Vedaño, alias Six (6)-month During an alleged buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly
ADM-2020-003 “Cris Bendana” suspension fired at the police operative. This prompted the police operative
to retaliate, resulting in the suspect’s death.
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RIAS5-MP-ADM- Beboy Cañete Luena Suspension While on board the police vehicle after being arrested in a buy-
16-0042 bust operation, the suspect allegedly grabbed the arresting
officer’s service firearm and attempted to use the same against
Paracale, Camarines the police operatives. This allegedly prompted one of the police
Norte operatives to fire at the suspect.
04 September 2016 The suspect was found to have sustained a gunshot wound in
the head, resulting in his death from intracranial hemorrhage.
RIAS9-MPIB- Orlando A. Villena One (1)-rank demotion During a buy-bust operation, the suspects, according to the
2020-024 police operatives, fired at the police officers prompting them to
fire back in self-defense.
Siocon, Zamboanga
del Norte The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds, resulting in his
death due to hypovolemic shock, secondary to severe
10 October 2019 hemorrhage.
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RIAS9-NMP- 1. Anwar Sawadjaan Dismissal from service According to the police operatives, they were manning a
ADM-18-0010- 2. Noel Rey Bacalso checkpoint when they flagged down the suspects’ vehicle.
DB 3. Angelo Hofer Instead of stopping, the vehicle accelerated and its occupants
fired at the police operatives. The police officers fired back in
self-defense.
Liloy, Zamboanga del
Norte When the police officers approached the vehicle to identify its
occupants, one of the occupants was allegedly found holding a
29 July 2016 gun and this prompted one of the police operatives to fire a
single shot at the said occupant in order to neutralize him.
Per the medico legal report, the victims appeared to have been
shot at close range.
RIAS10-MPI2B- Ernesto Callo, alias Dismissal of During the implementation of a search warrant, the suspect
2020-023 “Aki” administrative case who was allegedly armed with a .45 caliber pistol fired twice at
against one of the the operatives. This prompted the operatives to retaliate. The
RIAS10-NMP- police operatives; ninety suspect sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was
2020-064 Initao, Misamis (90)-day suspension pronounced dead at the hospital.
Oriental with respect to the
other police operatives. Paraffin test showed that the suspect was positive for
05 September 2020 gunpowder nitrates.
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There was, however, no medical and/or death certificate
submitted and/or found on record.
RIAS11-MPI2B- Leo Morata Dismissal of the case During the implementation of a search warrant, the suspect
2019-186 against one of the allegedly drew his firearm and fired at the operatives. This
police operatives; sixty prompted the operatives to retaliate. The suspect succumbed
RIAS11-MP12- Tagum City, Davao (60)-day suspension to multiple gunshot wounds.
B-2019-187 del Norte and one hundred eighty
(180)-day suspension, IAS noted that the suspect’s firearm was not included in the
05 August 2017 respectively, with evidence inventory.
regard to the other two
police operatives. There are no ballistics or paraffin test results or autopsy report
on record.
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RIAS13-MPI2B- 1. Noelito V. Montilla Dismissal from service During a buy-bust operation, the suspects allegedly drew their
2019-053 2. Mark Gerald T. firearms and fired at the buy-bust team. The police operatives
Rivas fired back and this resulted in the suspects’ death.
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RIAS13-MPI2B- Jose Nelson G. One (1)-rank demotion During the implementation of a search warrant, a shootout
2019-065 Garbo, Jr. allegedly occurred between the suspect and the police officers.
The suspect died from gunshot wound in the chest area.
Bayugan City, IAS noted discrepancies between the spot report and the
Agusan del Sur investigation report, particularly with regard to the claim that
the suspect was armed with a .45 caliber firearm with
09 August 2016 ammunition.
Per the SOCO Report, “the team noted a lifeless male body in
a sitting position inside a hollow passage beside the constructed
high wall canal.”
RIAS13-MPI2B- Ronald Diaz Alban Demotion During a buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly drew his
2019-078 firearm and fired at the buy-bust team. The police operatives
fired back and this resulted in the suspect’s death.
San Francisco,
Agusan del Sur The police operatives were found not administratively liable for
the resulting death and this was anchored on the presence of
29 September 2016 gunpowder nitrates on the paraffin cast of the suspect’s right
hand.
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RIAS13-MPI2B- Jessica Albaran One (1)-rank demotion During a buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly drew her
2019-079 firearm and fired at the buy-bust team. The police operatives
fired back and this resulted in the suspect’s death.
Trento, Agusan del
Sur The dactyloscopy examination report on the victim revealed
negative results from latent print, indicating that she did not
30 November 2016 hold, much less use, a firearm against the police operatives.
RIAS13-MPI2B- Elpidio Sevilla Six (6)-month During the implementation of a warrant of arrest in connection
2020-003 Francisco suspension with criminal complaints for violation of P.D. No. 10591 and
rape, the suspect allegedly fired at the police operatives. This
La Paz, Agusan del prompted the police operatives to retaliate.
Sur
13 January 2020
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The suspect allegedly fired multiple shots at the arresting team,
but only one (1) empty cartridge case was recovered.
PRO4A-AC-98- Lordan P. Apolonio Sixty (60)-day During the implementation of a warrant of arrest in connection
0417-18- suspension with a criminal action for robbery, the suspect allegedly
CAVRIAS attempted to flee.
Bacoor City, Cavite
It was alleged that one of the police operatives gave chase to
23 September 2016 the suspect who attempted to flee by jumping out the window
of his house.
PRO4A-AC-515- Bryan Alegre Ninety (90)-day During a buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly drew his
0613-19- suspension firearm and fired at the buy-bust team. The police operatives
LAGRIAS fired back and this resulted in the suspect’s death.
Biñan, Laguna
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RIAS4A- 29 October 2018 An inconsistency in the statements of one of the police
MP12B0ADM- operatives in two separate affidavits was noted, i.e., sale of
19-0101 shabu in the Sinumpaang Salaysay and sale of marijuana in the
Joint Counter-affidavit.
RIAS4A-MPI2B- Cabuyao City, IAS noted the use of excessive force in the arrest of the suspect.
ADM-19 Laguna
There are no ballistics or paraffin test results or autopsy report
14 December 2018 on record.
PRO4A-AC-645- Rodolfo Mayorca y Seventy-five (75)-day The suspect was listed on DI Drug Watchlist and the buy-bust
0628-19- Anninnao, alias Rodel suspension operation was found to be legitimate. However, the police
LAGRIAS operatives were found to have violated standard operating
procedure pertaining to arrests due to employment of excessive
RIAS4A-MP12B- San Pedro City, force.
ADM-19-0081 Laguna
The presence of gunpowder tattooing on the chest of the
3 November 2018 suspect, indicating that he was in all likelihood shot at close
range or within a two (2)-feet distance, was noted.
PRO4A-AC-377- Adan Abarkis, alias Sixty (60)-day During a buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly drew his
0529-19- “Adan” suspension firearm and fired at the buy-bust team. The police operatives
LAGRIAS fired back and this resulted in the suspect’s death.
17 February 2019 The case does not appear to be in relation to an anti-illegal drug
operation.
PRO4A-AC-843- Ali Basher Adiong, Sixty (60)-day During a buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly drew his
0917-19- alias “Boss Tan” suspension firearm and fired at the buy-bust team. The police operatives
LAGRIAS fired back and this resulted in the suspect’s death.
PRO4A-AC-914- Roderick Melendez Six (6)-month During a buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly drew his
1009-19- Fortuno, alias suspension firearm and fired at the buy-bust team. The police operatives
LAGRIAS “Tabisi” fired back and this resulted in the suspect’s death.
RIAS4A-MPI2B- Contrary to what was alleged in the spot report, IAS noted that
ADM-19-0434 Santa Rosa City, the suspect did not have a .45 caliber gun during the buy-bust
Laguna operation, per the report on the property/evidence seized by
the police operatives themselves.
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28 May 2019 There are no ballistics or paraffin test results, SOCO report, or
autopsy report on record.
PRO4A-AC-974- Ever Morales Six (6)-month During a buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly drew his
1021-19- Barcenas suspension firearm and fired at the buy-bust team. The police operatives
LAGRIAS fired back and this resulted in the suspect’s death.
RIAS4A-MP12B- Cabuyao City, The police operatives failed to refute the charges against them
ADM-19-0436 Laguna as they did not attend any of the formal hearings. They also did
not bother to validate/authenticate the chemistry reports and
13 June 2019 other documents presented.
IAS noted that the suspect sustained three (3) gunshot wounds
to the body.
PRO4-AC-1027- Christian Mañebo, Eighty (80)-day During a buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly drew his
1202-19- alias “Chrisian” suspension firearm and fired at the buy-bust team. The police operatives
LAGRIAS fired back and this resulted in the suspect’s death.
Calamba City, At the time IAS issued its resolution, the police operatives had
Laguna not submitted any documents showing compliance with Section
21 of Republic Act No. 9165.
07 July 2019
There are no ballistics or paraffin test results, autopsy report,
or death certificate on record.
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PRO4A-AC-705- Edgar Bonoan Layos, Demotion as to one of During a buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly drew his
0712-19- Jr, alias “Toto” the police operatives. firearm and fired at the buy-bust team. The police operatives
LAGRIAS fired back and this resulted in the suspect’s death.
RIAS4A-MPI2B- Santa Rosa City, IAS found that the element of unlawful aggression on the part
ADM-19-0012 Laguna of the victim had not been established.
08 November 2018 IAS noted that the records do not contain any SOCO report nor
any ballistics or paraffin test results.
PRO4A-AC-690- 1. Joseph Solis y Demotion During a buy-bust operation, the suspects allegedly drew their
0712-19- Otis, alias firearm and fired at the buy-bust team. The police operatives
LAGRIAS 2. Ronald Gonzales y fired back and this resulted in the suspects’ death.
Talosa
RIAS4A-MP12B- IAS found that the police operatives were not able to prove
ADM-19-0018 unlawful aggression on the part of the suspects.
San Pedro City,
Laguna The records do not contain any autopsy report nor any ballistics
or paraffin test results.
23 October 2016
PRO4A-AC-601- Aries Dimaranan One (1)-rank demotion During a buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly drew his
0628-19- as to a number of the firearm and fired at the buy-bust team. The police operatives
LAGRIAS police operatives; one fired back and this resulted in the suspect’s death.
Biñan City, Laguna hundred eight (180)-
day suspension as to IAS noted that the respondent police operatives did not file their
25 October 2018 the other police verified answers despite notice.
operatives.
The records do not contain relevant reports such as those
emanating from the PNP Crime Laboratory and the Firearms
and Explosives Office.
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PRO4A-1C- Jonel Villanueva y Demotion During a buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly fired at the
1021-1202-19- Malonso police operatives. This prompted the police operatives to
CAVRIAS retaliate.
Cavite City, Province IAS noted the lack of the required witnesses to the inventory
of Cavite and taking of photographs under Section 21 of Republic Act No.
9165, i.e., representatives from the media, the Department of
10 August 2019 Justice, and elected public official.
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Tanza, Cavite Paraffin test showed that the suspect was negative for
gunpowder nitrates.
05 July 2020
PRO4A-AC-355- Michael A. Sierra Dismissal from service During a buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly fired upon
1106-2020- for one of the police the operatives, prompting them to return fire. The suspect’s
CAVRIAS operatives; sixty (60)- alleged handgun was, however, not listed in the inventory.
General Trias City, day suspension for the
Cavite other. IAS noted tattooing at the point of entry, indicating that the
suspect was shot at close range.
14 August 2020
RIAS4B-MP12B- 1. Richard Santillan Twenty-two (22)-day According to IAS, what was involved in this case was a “spotting
2020-003 2. Gessamyn G. suspension for one of operation” against persons suspected of being engaged in
Casing the police operatives. carnapping, robbery hold-up, gun-for-hire operations, and
PRO4A-AC-97- One hundred forty proliferation of illegal drugs.
0228-19- (140)-day suspension
RIZRIAS Cainta, Rizal for the rest. IAS found no evidence that the suspects posed any real danger
to police operatives. Both suspects tested negative for the
PRO4A-AC-97- 10 December 2008 presence of gunpowder nitrates. The firearms recovered from
0228-19-A- the crime scene were also found negative for latent prints.
RIZRIAS
Per the medical/death certificate, suspect Santillan succumbed
to multiple gunshot wounds on the head, thorax, abdomen, and
extremities, while suspect Casing succumbed to gunshot
wounds on the thorax.
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RIAS4A-MP- Ruel Reyes Sixty-one (61)- day During a buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly drew his
ADM-18-177-DB suspension firearm and fired at the buy-bust team. The police operatives
fired back and this resulted in the suspect’s death.
PRO4A-AC-211- General Trias, Cavite
0509-19- The police operatives claimed that the transaction was
CAVRIAS 11 June 2018 consummated. All the drug evidence, however, was recovered
from the body of the suspect. Fluorescent powder was detected
on the buy-bust money, but not on the suspect.
RIAS4A-MP- Dionil Suarez y Sixty (60)-day During a buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly drew his
ADM-17-0094 Aquino suspension firearm and fired at the buy-bust team. The police operatives
fired back and this resulted in the suspect’s death.
PRO4A-RHQ-
RHSG-2017- Dalig, Antipolo City According to IAS, there was no evidence that the suspect fired
0690 upon the police operatives, nor was there any other evidence
2 September 2016 of unlawful aggression.
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RIAS4A-MP- Edgar Iloilo, Jr. Sixty (60)-day During a buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly drew his
ADM-17-0087 suspension for two firearm and fired at the buy-bust team. The police operatives
police operatives; fired back and this resulted in the suspect’s death.
PRO4A-RHQ- Antipolo City dismissal from service
RHSG-2017- the other two. The operation in question was found to be legitimate. However,
0684 29 September 2016 the police operatives gave conflicting versions of the events.
Paraffin test showed that the suspect was negative for the
presence of gunpowder nitrates.
PRO4A-AC-699- Rodrigo Rio y One (1)-rank demotion During a buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly drew his
0712-19- Fremista firearm and fired at the buy-bust team. The police operatives
LAGRIAS fired back and this resulted in the suspect’s death.
Cabuyao City, According to IAS, the police operatives failed to establish self-
Laguna defense.
10 October 2018 No ballistic report was attached to the records. The allegation
that the suspect used a handgun had not been established.
PRO4A-AC-213- Francisco Ribay y One (1)-rank demotion During a buy-bust operation, the suspect allegedly drew his
0626-18- Capole firearm and fired at the buy-bust team. One of the police
LAGRIAS operatives fired back and this resulted in the suspect’s death.
Cabuyao City, IAS noted the lack of requisite coordination with the PDEA.
Laguna
There are no paraffin test results, SOCO report, autopsy report,
15 February 2018 or death certificate on record.
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NIAS-MP-ADM- Carl Angelo M. Arnaiz Fifty (50)-day This case relates to police intervention against a hold-up suspect,
17-149 suspension not an illegal drug suspect.
Caloocan City The execution-style killing of the suspect, as narrated by the taxi
driver who was the robbery victim, was attested to by another
18 August 2017 eyewitness who was able to witness the commission of the crime
and who positively identified the respondents as the perpetrators.
The fact of intentional killing was confirmed by the physical
evidence and the findings of the medico-legal officers from the
Public Attorney’s Office.
Paraffin test showed that the suspect was negative for the
presence of gunpowder nitrates.
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RIAS10-MPI2B- Armando Tenchavez Thirty (30)-day The case involves a buy-bust operation.
2020-024 suspension
Apart from the SOCO report and other documents showing
RIAS10-NMP- Iligan City compliance with Section 21 of R.A. No. 9165, there are no
2020-066 ballistics or paraffin test results, request for verification of firearm
23 April 2020 registration, autopsy report, or death certificate on record.
RIAS9-MPI2B- 1. Jainuddin Forty-one (41)-day The case involves a buy-bust operation, where one of the suspects
2020-046 to Alanjina Itin suspension was wounded in a firefight.
047 2. Aikma Aminul
Bulang No death resulted.
Blanco, Zamboanga
City
29 June 2020
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