Republic of the Philippines

Department of Labor and Employment

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS COMMISSION
Cebu City

MARK VAN B. GABRIEL, ET. AL,

Complainant

-versus- NLRC Case No.

VAC-10-000653-2018
EFOX SOLUTION ,
Respondent
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MOTION TO RELEASE JUDGMENT

AWARD

COMES NOW, the complainant through and by the

undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Office respectfully
avers that:

1. By virtue of the Decision by NLRC 7th Division dated 27

December 2018 and Entry of Judgment dated 02 July 2019,
the dispositive portion of which reads as “WHEREFORE,
premises considered, complainant Mark Van Gabriel’s
APPEAL is PARTIALLY GRANTED. The Decision of the
Labor Arbiter below is MODIFIED as follows:

We declare that complainant Mark Van Gabriel was

dismissed by respondent Efox Solutions, Inc. for just
cause but without compliance of procedural due process.
Respondent Efox Solutions, Inc. is hereby ORDERED to
pay the complainant THIRTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php
30,000.00) in the form of nominal damages.

All other claims and reliefs prayed for are denied

for lack of basis.

SO ORDERED.”
 2. On 24 September 2019, the undersigned counsel received a
copy of the Manifestation/Motion stating that the
respondent deposited with the Cashier of this Honorable
Office the amount of THIRTY THOUSAND PESOS (Php
30,000.00) representing the judgment award as per
Official Receipt No. 7450187 dated September 24, 2019.
(Attached on record)

3.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, in view of the foregoing, complainant

Mark Van Gabriel most respectfully prays that his judgment
award be released.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. November 21, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Private Complainant
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

By:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 1658933 / 12-19-18/Cebu City (for 2019)
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022
And

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 ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT
PTR NO. 1658934/ 12-19-18/Cebu City (for 2019)
IBP No. AR 50188268/12-20-18/Cebu Province (for 2019)
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016415 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR NO. 1658932/ 12-19-18/Cebu Province (for 2019)
IBP No. AR 48902615/1-08-19/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215 / 04-14-2022

Copy Furnished:

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 Republic of the Philippines
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 58
Cebu City

NORRIS M. BAGUIO,
Plaintiff,

-versus- CIVIL CASE NO. CEB-

36008
For: Annulment of TCT
No.
LEONIDA S. SABAYTON, T-151385,
Damages
ROWENA S. BAGUIO and and Attorney’s
Fees
PERLITA SABAYTON AGUILAR,
Defendants.
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URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

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 DEFENDANT, ROWENA S. BAGUIO, through and by the
undersigned counsels, and unto this Honorable Court respectfully
states that:

1. The scheduled hearing for the above-entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 25 October 2019 at 8:30
o’clock in the morning to hear the Motion for Issuance of
Writ of Execution;

2. Unfortunately, however, in light of the current attempt

assassination of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. who was
ambushed by lawless individuals on September 2, 2019, the
undersigned counsels are constrained to plea and humbly
beg this Honorable Court for the postponement of the said
hearing for safety and security purposes;

3. This motion is not intended for the delay but solely due to
the foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above-
entitled case on October 25, 2019, be postponed and reset to date
most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. October 21, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Defendant Rowena S. Baguio
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City

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 Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court - Branch 58
Hall of Justice, Cebu City
Qimonda I.T. Center, Don Sergio Osmeña Boulevard
North Reclamation, Cebu City 6000

ATTY. RICO V. TAUTHO

ATTY. JED CARLO LAZAGA
TAUTHO MANSANADEZ LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Plaintiff
80-1 Don Gil Garcia St., Cebu City

GREETINGS!

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 Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for
Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

FOR THE FIRM

ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

Copy Furnished:

ATTY. RICO V. TAUTHO

ATTY. JED CARLO LAZAGA
TAUTHO MANSANADEZ LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Plaintiff
80-1 Don Gil Garcia St., Cebu City

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 18

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 Cebu City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiffs,

-versus- CRIM. CASE NO. R-CEB-18-06079-

CR
FOR: ESTAFA

LYNDON CEMPRON,
Defendant.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT
PRIVATE COMPLAINANT, through and by the undersigned
counsels, and unto this Honorable Court respectfully states that:

4. The scheduled hearing for the above-entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 22 October 2019 at 8:30
o’clock in the morning for the reception of evidence for the
prosecution;

5. Unfortunately, however, in light of the current attempt

assassination of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. who was
ambush by lawless individuals on September 2, 2019, the
undersigned counsels are constrained to plea and humbly
beg this Honorable Court for the postponement of the said
hearing for safety and security purposes .

6. This motion is not intended for the delay but solely due to
the foregoing reason.
PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above-
entitled case on October 25, 2019, be postponed and reset to date
most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. October 21, 2019.

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 RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Plaintiff
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]
BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022
AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

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 NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court - Branch 18
Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

FOR THE FIRM

ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

Copy Furnished:

ATTY. RICO V. TAUTHO

ATTY. JED CARLO LAZAGA
TAUTHO MANSANADEZ LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Plaintiff
80-1 Don Gil Garcia St., Cebu City

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 Republic of the Philippines
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 24
Cebu City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,

-versus- Criminal Case No. CBU-

110309
For: Violation of R.A. 7610
RODRIGO MACAWILE, SR.,
Accused.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT
ACCUSED RODRIGO MACAWILE, SR., through and by the
undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court respectfully
states that:

7. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 30 September 2019 at 2:00 in
the afternoon;

8. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt on the

life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the ambush
on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the entire
lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly beg this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

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 9. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 30, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 25, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused Rodrigo Macawile, Sr.
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

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 ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA
PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court - Branch 24
Hall of Justice Cebu City
Qimonda I.T. Center, Don Sergio Osmeña Boulevard
North Reclamation, Cebu City 6000

HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

Copy Furnished:

HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

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 Republic of the Philippines
NATIONAL CAPITAL JUDICIAL REGION
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 152
Pasig City

BANKARD, INC.,
Plaintiff,

-versus- Civil Case No. 72643

SPS. MA. VICTORIA DE LEON

and NOEL P. DE LEON,
Accused.
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URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT with REQUEST TO OBTAIN
COPY OF THE COMPLAINT, INFORMATION and
OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS

ACCUSED SPS MA. VICTORIA DE LEON and NOEL P. DE

LEON., through and by the undersigned counsel, and unto this
Honorable Court respectfully state that:

10. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case

before this Honorable Court is set on 9 October 2019 at 8:30
in the morning for Judicial Dispute Resolution/Pre-Trial;

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 11. The counsel on record in the above-entitled case, Atty.
Hazan F. Bargamento, is no longer connected with the De La
Cerna and Associates Law Offices in view of his
appointment as Toledo City Legal Officer;

12. In view of the current appointment of Atty. Hazan F.

Bargamento as Toledo City Legal Officer, the assigned
handling counsel, the remaining associates of DLC Law
Office is constrained to postpone the scheduled hearing
considering the need to secure records and that none of
them is knowledgeable of the case;

13. With this predicament the undersigned counsel is

constrained to plea and humbly beg with this Honorable
Court for the postponement of the said hearing based on the
aforesaid reason.

14. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to
the foregoing reason.
PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on October 9, 2019 be postponed and reset to a date
most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 27, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused Spouses Victoria & Noel De Leon
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City

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 IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022
ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.
PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court
Branch 152
Pasig City

BANKARD, INC.
31/Floor, Robinsons-Equitable Tower
No. 4 ADB Ave.vcor. Poveda St., Ortigas Center
Pasig City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement with Request to Obtain Copy of the Complaint
and other Related Documents for the consideration of this

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Honorable Court immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral
argument and appearance of counsel.

ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

Copy Furnished:

BANKARD, INC.
31/Floor, Robinsons-Equitable Tower
No. 4 ADB Ave.vcor. Poveda St., Ortigas Center
Pasig City

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 24
Cebu City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,

-versus- Criminal Case No. CBU-

110309
For: Violation of R.A. 7610
RODRIGO MACAWILE, SR.,
Accused.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT
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 ACCUSED RODRIGO MACAWILE, SR., through and by the
undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court respectfully
states that:

15. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case

before this Honorable Court is set on 30 September 2019 at
2:00 in the afternoon;

16. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt

on the life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the
ambush on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the
entire lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly beg this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

17. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to
the foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 30, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 25, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused Rodrigo Macawile, Sr.
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

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 ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.
PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court - Branch 24
Hall of Justice Cebu City
Qimonda I.T. Center, Don Sergio Osmeña Boulevard
North Reclamation, Cebu City 6000

HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

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GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT OF CEBU
7TH JUDICIAL REGION
BRANCH 22
CEBU CITY

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,
Criminal Case No. 17-4216
- versus - For: Kidnapping and Serious
Illegal Detention
NIÑO REY BONIEL, AND SEVERAL

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 JOHN DOES,
Accused.
X-------------------------------------
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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
Plaintiff,
Crim. Case No. 17-4271
- versus - For: Kidnapping and Serious
Illegal Detention
RIOLETO BONIEL, ET AL.,
Accused.
X-------------------------------------
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URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT
ACCUSED WILFREDO HOYLAR, through and by the
undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court respectfully
states that:

1. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 20 September 2019 at 8:30 in
the morning to hear the Motion for the Issuance of a Show
Cause Order against Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr.;

2. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt on the

life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the ambush
on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the entire
lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

3. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 20, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

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 Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 18, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused Wilfredo Hoylar
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022
ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.
PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

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 NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court – Branch 22
Hall of Justice Cebu City
Qimonda I.T. Center, Don Sergio Osmeña Boulevard
North Reclamation, Cebu City 6000

PROSECUTOR LLENA G. YPONG-AVILA

Witness Protection Program
3rd Floor, Manrose Plaza Bldg.,
General Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City

ATTY. ARMANDO VIRGIL D. LIGUTAN

SAPAYAN LIM ALVAREZ & LIGUTAN LAW OFFICES
Unit 2N, Sail Centre Commercial Complex
Jose L. Briones St., NRA, Cebu City

ATTY. GERARDO A. CARILLO

Carillo Law Office
Room 308-B, WDC Building,
P. Burgos St., cor. J. Luna St.,
Cebu City

ATTY. RENATO M. GALEON

TORREGOSA GRAVADOR GALEON & TOMANENG LAW OFFICES
Suite 210, 2nd Floor, The Walk, I. T. Park
Lahug, Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

FOR THE FIRM

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 ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

Copy Furnished:

PROSECUTOR LLENA G. YPONG-AVILA

Witness Protection Program
3rd Floor, Manrose Plaza Bldg.,
General Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City

ATTY. ARMANDO VIRGIL D. LIGUTAN

SAPAYAN LIM ALVAREZ & LIGUTAN LAW OFFICES
Unit 2N, Sail Centre Commercial Complex
Jose L. Briones St., NRA, Cebu City

ATTY. GERARDO A. CARILLO

Carillo Law Office
Room 308-B, WDC Building,
P. Burgos St., cor. J. Luna St.,
Cebu City

ATTY. RENATO M. GALEON

TORREGOSA GRAVADOR GALEON & TOMANENG LAW OFFICES
Suite 210, 2nd Floor, The Walk, I. T. Park
Lahug, Cebu City

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 Republic of the Philippines
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 16
Cebu City

VBP BACK OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC.,

Petitioner,

R-CEB-18-09539-SC
-versus- (Case No. M-CEB-18-04997-
SMC)
For: Certorari

HON. TRANNE LEE DIGAO-FERRER,

Presiding Judge, Municipal Trial Court
In Cities, Branch 7, Cebu City,
Public Respondent,

SHANA MICHELLE T. DE LEON

Private Respondent.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

PRIVATE RESPONDENT SHANA MICHELLE DE LEON,

through and by the undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable
Court respectfully states that:

4. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 19 September 2019 at 3:00 in
the afternoon;

5. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt on the

life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the ambush
on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the entire
lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

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 6. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 19, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 12, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Private Respondent Shana Michelle De Leon
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

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 ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA
PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022
ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.
PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court – Branch16
Hall of Justice Cebu City
Qimonda I.T. Center, Don Sergio Osmeña Boulevard
North Reclamation, Cebu City 6000

HONORABLE TRANNE LEE DIGAO-FERRER

Presiding Judge
Municipal Trial Court in Cities – Branch 7
Hall of Justice Cebu City
Qimonda I.T. Center, Don Sergio Osmeña Boulevard
North Reclamation, Cebu City 6000

ATTY. TIFFANY L. TUÑACAO

Counsel for the Petitioner
Unit 311, Mango Square Building,
General Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

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THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR
Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 16
Cebu City

ESTHER S. D’ANGELO rep. by her

Attorney-in-Fact Rolando E. Sameon,
Plaintiffs,

-versus- CIVIL CASE NO. M-CEB-16-

02163-SC
CEB-R-45702
For: Unlawful Detainer, Damages,
Attorney’s Fees and
Litigation
Expenses

SPS. BERNARDO CANEDO and

KRISTINE M. CANEDO,
Defendants.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

ACCUSED BERNARDO CANEDO and KRISTINE M. CANEDO,

through and by the undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable
Court respectfully states that:

1. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 19 September 2019 at 1:30 in
the afternoon;

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 2. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt on the
life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the ambush
on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the entire
lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

3. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 19, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 12, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Defendants Bernard and Kristine Canedo
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

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 ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT
PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court - Branch 16
Hall of Justice Cebu City
Qimonda I.T. Center, Don Sergio Osmeña Boulevard
North Reclamation, Cebu City 6000

ATTY. JONATHAN G. TALABO

Counsel for the Plaintiff
Suite 201, Aurelia Manor
177-A Gullas St., Sto. Niño,
Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

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 OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

ATTY. JONATHAN G. TALABO

Counsel for the Plaintiff
Suite 201, Aurelia Manor
177-A Gullas St., Sto. Niño,
Cebu City

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 10
Cebu City

MA. CIELO A. NAVARES,

Plaintiff,

-versus- CRIM CASE NO. R-CEB-18-

04104-CV
For: Replevin, attorney’s Fees,
and
Damages

YVONNE O. BALA,
Defendant.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

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 DEFENDANT YVONNE BALA, through and by the
undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court respectfully
states that:

1. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 19 September 2019 at 1:30 in
the afternoon for pre-trial;

2. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt on the

life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the ambush
on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the entire
lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

3. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 19, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 12, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Defendant Yvonne Bala
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City

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 IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022
NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court - Branch 10
Hall of Justice Cebu City
Qimonda I.T. Center, Don Sergio Osmeña Boulevard
North Reclamation, Cebu City 6000

ATTY. VALERIANO S. LOON

Counsel for the Plaintiff
G/F GMC Plaza Bldg., Legaspi Ext.,
Cor. M.J. Cuenco St., Cebu City
Juana Osmeña St., Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court

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immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

ATTY. VALERIANO S. LOON

Counsel for the Plaintiff
G/F GMC Plaza Bldg., Legaspi Ext.,
Cor. M.J. Cuenco St., Cebu City
Juana Osmeña St., Cebu City

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 21
Cebu City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,

CRIM CASE NO. CBU-

109444
-versus- For: Violation of Sec. 11,
Art. II
of R.A. 9165

ROBERTO OCBA RAPUELA,

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 Accused.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

ACCUSED ROBERTO OCBA RAPUELA, through and by the

undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court respectfully
states that:

1. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 19 September 2019 at 8:30 in
the morning;

2. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt on the

life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the ambush
on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the entire
lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

3. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 19, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 12, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES

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 Counsel for the Accused Roberto Ocba Rapuela
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court - Branch 21
Hall of Justice Cebu City
Qimonda I.T. Center, Don Sergio Osmeña Boulevard
North Reclamation, Cebu City 6000

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THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR
Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 9
Cebu City

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PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
Plaintiff,

CRIM CASE NO. CBU-

96586
-versus- For: Violation of Art. 217
Malversation of Public
Funds
through Negligence) of
the
Revised Penal Code

CRUZITO CASTRO,
Accused.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

ACCUSED CRUZITO CASTRO, through and by the

undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court respectfully
states that:

1. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 19 September 2019 at 8:30 in
the morning for the presentation of witness for the defense;

2. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt on the

life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the ambush
on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the entire
lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

3. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 19, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

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 Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 12, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused Cruzito Castro
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City

39
 ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022
NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court - Branch 9
Hall of Justice Cebu City
Qimonda I.T. Center, Don Sergio Osmeña Boulevard
North Reclamation, Cebu City 6000

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

ATTY. JOSE MELANDRO H. GARCIA

Graft Investigation and Prosecution Officer II
OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN – VISAYAS
DA Compound, M. Velez St., Brgy. Guadalupe
Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

ATTY. JOSE MELANDRO H. GARCIA

Graft Investigation and Prosecution Officer II
OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN – VISAYAS
DA Compound, M. Velez St., Brgy. Guadalupe
Cebu City

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 Republic of the Philippines
MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES
7th Judicial Region
Branch 2
Cebu City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,

-versus- CRIM CASE NO. R-CEB-19-

03441-CR
For: Violation of R.A. 9485
(Anti-Red Tape Act)
MARILYN M. EREDIOS,
JONATHAN P. MAGUDATO,
EPIFANIO R. CALLINO, JR.,
CHARISH MAE CABIGON,
GLADYS BARRIO MENDERO,
DEMBERT ALDANESE DASIG,
FREDELYN VELASCO DE LARA,
DEXTER ARRIESGADO CAPENDIT,
Accused.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

ACCUSED CHARISH MAE CABIGON, through and by the

undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court respectfully
states that:

18. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case

before this Honorable Court is set on 18 September 2019 at
2:00 in the afternoon;

19. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt

on the life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the
ambush on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the
entire lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law

41
 Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

20. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to
the foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 18, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 12, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused Charish Mae Cabigon
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

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 ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT
PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022
ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.
PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Municipal Trial Court in Cities - Branch 2
Hall of Justice Cebu City
Qimonda I.T. Center, Don Sergio Osmeña Boulevard
North Reclamation, Cebu City 6000

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

43
THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR
Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

Republic of the Philippines

MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES
7th Judicial Region
Branch 3
Mandaue City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,

-versus- CRIM CASE NO. M-CEB-19-

00312-CR
For: Attempted Homicide

MICHAEL VINCENT NACUA BACALTOS,

Accused.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

ACCUSED MICHAEL VINCENT NACUA BACALTOS, through

and by the undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court
respectfully states that:

1. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 17 September 2019 at 2:00 in
the afternoon;

44
 2. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt on the
life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the ambush
on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the entire
lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

3. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 17, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 12, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused Michael Vincent Nacua Bacaltos
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

45
 ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT
PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Municipal Trial Court in Cities - Branch 13
Hall of Justice Cebu City
Qimonda I.T. Center, Don Sergio Osmeña Boulevard
North Reclamation, Cebu City 6000

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

ATTY. ALBERT CYR BITANGJOL

ATTY. JOHN JIGO DACUA
Private Prosecutor
2nd Floor, Cebu Chamber of Commerce & Industry Centre
Cor Industry & Commerce Sts. NRA, Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court

46
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

ATTY. ALBERT CYR BITANGJOL

ATTY. JOHN JIGO DACUA
Private Prosecutor
2nd Floor, Cebu Chamber of Commerce & Industry Centre
Cor Industry & Commerce Sts. NRA, Cebu City

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 13
Cebu City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,

CRIM CASE NO.

-versus- R-CEB-16-0427-49-
50-CR
For: Violation of Secs. 11 &
12, Art.
II of R.A. 9165

ERNESTO LAURENCIANA, JR.,

Accused.
x------------------------------------------/

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 URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR
POSTPONEMENT

ACCUSED ERNESTO LAURENCIANA, JR., through and by

the undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court
respectfully states that:

1. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 17 September 2019 at 1:30 in
the afternoon;

2. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt on the

life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the ambush
on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the entire
lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

3. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 17, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 12, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused Ernesto Laurenciana, Jr.
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

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BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court - Branch 13
Hall of Justice Cebu City
Qimonda I.T. Center, Don Sergio Osmeña Boulevard
North Reclamation, Cebu City 6000

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

49
GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 23
Cebu City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,

50
 -versus- CRIM CASE NO. R-CEB-18-
09010-CR
For: Violation of R.A. 10591

MICKEL NIÑO SO TORRALBA,

Accused.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

ACCUSED MICKEL NIÑO SO TORRALBA, through and by

the undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court
respectfully states that:

1. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 17 September 2019 at 8:30 in
the morning;

2. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt on the

life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the ambush
on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the entire
lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

3. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 17, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 12, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

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 DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES
LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused Mickel Niño So Torralba
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court - Branch 23

52
Hall of Justice Cebu City
Qimonda I.T. Center, Don Sergio Osmeña Boulevard
North Reclamation, Cebu City 6000

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT

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 7th Judicial Region
Branch 29
Toledo City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,

CRIM CASE NO. TCS-

13484
-versus- For: Violation of Sec. 32,
R.A.
7166 in relation to
COMELEC
Gun Ban Res. No. 10300
in
Relation to Sec. 29 of R.A.
10591

MARCILITO PARING GIBO,

Accused.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

ACCUSED MARCILITO PARING GIBO, through and by the

undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court respectfully
states that:

1. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 16 September 2019 at 8:30 in
the morning;

2. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt on the

life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the ambush
on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the entire
lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

3. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

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 PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 16, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.
Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 12, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused Marcilito Paring Gibo
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031

55
 MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022
NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court – Branch 29
Toledo City

HONORABLE REYNALDO Y. MENCHAVEZ, JR.

Office of the Provincial Prosecutor
Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

HONORABLE REYNALDO Y. MENCHAVEZ, JR.

Office of the Provincial Prosecutor
Cebu City

56
 Republic of the Philippines
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 29
Toledo City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,

CRIM CASE NO. TCS-

13485
-versus- For: Violation of Sec. 32,
R.A.
7166 in relation to
COMELEC
Gun Ban Res. No. 10300
in
Relation to Sec. 29 of R.A.
10591

CAESAR MAHILUM MAHUSAY,

Accused.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

ACCUSED CAESAR MAHILUM MAHUSAY, through and by

the undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court
respectfully states that:

1. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 16 September 2019 at 8:30 in
the morning;

57
 2. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt on the
life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the ambush
on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the entire
lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

3. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 16, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.
Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 12, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused Caesar Mahilum Mahusay
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

58
 ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT
PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022
NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court – Branch 29
Toledo City

HONORABLE REYNALDO Y. MENCHAVEZ, JR.

Office of the Provincial Prosecutor
Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

HONORABLE REYNALDO Y. MENCHAVEZ, JR.

Office of the Provincial Prosecutor
Cebu City

59
 Republic of the Philippines
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 10
Cebu City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,
R-CEB-16-06239-CR
-versus- For: Violation of Sec. 3(a)
& (c)
In relation to Sec. 4(a)
&
6(c) of R.A. 9208 as
amended by R.A.
10364
(Qualified Trafficking
in
Person in Large Scale)
EMILIA TACIO CAÑADA,
and ANA TACIO CABILES,
Accused.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

ACCUSED EMILIA TACIO CAÑADA, through and by the

undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court respectfully
states that:

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 1. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before
this Honorable Court is set on 20 September 2019 at 8:30 in
the morning;

2. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt on the

life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the ambush
on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the entire
lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

3. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 20, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.
Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 12, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused Emilia Tacio Cañada
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016

61
 MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022
NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court - Branch 10
Hall of Justice Cebu City
Qimonda I.T. Center, Don Sergio Osmeña Boulevard
North Reclamation, Cebu City 6000

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

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Copy Furnished:

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 18
Cebu City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,

-versus- CRIM CASE NO. R-CEB-16-08289-

CR
CRIM CASE NO. R-CEB-16-08290-
CR

CLAIRE PALAPAR,
Accused.
x------------------------------------------/

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 URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR
POSTPONEMENT

ACCUSED CLAIRE PALAPAR, through and by the

undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court respectfully
states that:

4. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 16 September 2019 at 8:30 in
the morning;

5. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt on the

life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the ambush
on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the entire
lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

6. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 16, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 13, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused Claire Palapar
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

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BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court - Branch 18
Hall of Justice Cebu City
Qimonda I.T. Center, Don Sergio Osmeña Boulevard
North Reclamation, Cebu City 6000

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

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GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 18
Cebu City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,

CRIM CASE NO.

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 -versus- CBU-104014 to CBU-
104024
For: Estafa (11 counts)

GRACE A. LEPITEN,
Accused.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

ACCUSED GRACE A. LEPITEN, through and by the

undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court respectfully
states that:

7. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 16 September 2019 at 8:30 in
the morning for presentation of witnesses;

8. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt on the

life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the ambush
on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the entire
lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

9. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 16, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 13, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

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 DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES
LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused Grace A. Lepiten
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court - Branch 18

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Hall of Justice Cebu City
Qimonda I.T. Center, Don Sergio Osmeña Boulevard
North Reclamation, Cebu City 6000

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

ALVAREZ NUEZ GALANG ESPINA & LOPEZ

Private Prosecutor
Suite 904, 9th Floor, Cebu Holdings Center
Cardinal Rosales Ave., Cebu Business Park
Cebu City, 6000 Cebu

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor - Cebu City
Chief Justice Fernan Memorial Hall of Justice,
Capitol Compound Road, Capitol Site, Cebu City

ALVAREZ NUEZ GALANG ESPINA & LOPEZ

Private Prosecutor
Suite 904, 9th Floor, Cebu Holdings Center
Cardinal Rosales Ave., Cebu Business Park
Cebu City, 6000 Cebu

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT

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 7th Judicial Region
Branch 7
Cebu City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,

CRIM CASE NO. 04076

-versus- (NPS Docket No. 17F-
0430)
For: Violation of Sec. 5,
Art.
II of R.A. 9165

JAMICA MASONG CANIN,

Accused.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

ACCUSED, through and by the undersigned counsel, and

unto this Honorable Court respectfully states that:

10. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case

before this Honorable Court is set on 13 September 2019 at
10:00 in the morning for the presentation of next witness
for the prosecution;

11. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt

on the life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the
ambush on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the
entire lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

12. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to
the foregoing reason.

PRAYER

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 WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully
prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 13, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.
Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 6, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

71
 ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.
PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022
NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court
Branch 7
Cebu City

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor
Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor
Cebu City

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 Republic of the Philippines
MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES
7th Judicial Region
Branch 2
Cebu City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,

CRIM CASE NOS. R-76622 & R-

76722
-versus- For: Slight Physical Injuries (Two
Counts)

CELSO LONZAGA YBAÑEZ,

Accused.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

ACCUSED, through and by the undersigned counsel, and

unto this Honorable Court respectfully states that:

1. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 11 September 2019 at 8:30 in
the morning;

2. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt on the

life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the ambush
on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the entire
lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

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 3. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 11, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 6, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

74
 ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA
PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Municipal Trial Court in Cities
Branch 2
Cebu City

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor
Cebu City

ATTY. ISAIAS P. GIDUQIO

Suite 301 Sra Bldg.,
54D Jakosalem St., Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

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THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR
Office of the City Prosecutor
Cebu City

ATTY. ISAIAS P. GIDUQIO

Suite 301 Sra Bldg.,
54D Jakosalem St., Cebu City

Republic of the Philippines

MUNICIPAL TRIAL COURT IN CITIES
7th Judicial Region
Branch 2
Cebu City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,

CRIM CASE NO.

-versus- M-CEB-19-00251-
CR
For: Qualified Theft

MARVIN CANDIA CAÑETE,

GENESIS BOHOL LABRADOR,
and MILBERT LAHOY-LAHOY CAMAY,
Accused.
x------------------------------------------/

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 URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR
POSTPONEMENT

ACCUSED MARVIN CANDIA CAÑETE, through and by the

undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court respectfully
states that:

13. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case

before this Honorable Court is set on 11 September 2019 at
8:30 in the morning;

14. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt

on the life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the
ambush on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the
entire lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

15. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to
the foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 11, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.
Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 6, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused Marvin Cañete
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

77
BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022
NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Municipal Trial Court in Cities
Branch 2
Cebu City

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor
Cebu City

GREETINGS!

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 Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for
Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor
Cebu City

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 7
Cebu City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,

CRIM CASE NO. CBU-

95529

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 -versus- For: Qualified Theft

KAREN LESONDATO QUIJADA,

Accused.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

ACCUSED, through and by the undersigned counsel, and

unto this Honorable Court respectfully states that:

16. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case

before this Honorable Court is set on 11 September 2019 at
8:30 in the morning for Promulgation;

17. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt

on the life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the
ambush on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the
entire lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

18. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to
the foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 11, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 6, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

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 DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES
LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022
NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court
Branch 7
Cebu City

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THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR
Office of the City Prosecutor
Cebu City

ATTY. MARK ANTHONY M. ROSAL

Room 302, GMT Bldg. 1, corner
P. del Rosario & Gen. Junquera Street
Brgy. Kamagayan, Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

THE HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor
Cebu City

ATTY. MARK ANTHONY M. ROSAL

Room 302, GMT Bldg. 1, corner
P. del Rosario & Gen. Junquera Street
Brgy. Kamagayan, Cebu City

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 27
Lapu-Lapu City

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ALBERT YOUNG,
Complainant,

CIVIL CASE NO. R-LLP-17-

01516-CV
-versus- For: Easement of Right of Way
with
Preliminary/Permanent
Injunction

TEOLITA SOCO YOUNG,

LINDA SOCO, and
PRESENTACION SOCO,
Respondents.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

RESPONDENTS, through and by the undersigned counsel,

and unto this Honorable Court respectfully states that:

19. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case

before this Honorable Court is set on 11 September 2019 at
8:30 in the morning;

20. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt

on the life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the
ambush on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the
entire lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

21. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to
the foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above

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entitled case on September 11, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.
Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 6, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

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 PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022
NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court
Branch 27
Lapu-Lapu City

ATTY. EDWIN F. YU
Door 1, 101-K Elisabeth Pond,
Kamputhaw, Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

ATTY. EDWIN F. YU
Door 1, 101-K Elisabeth Pond,
Kamputhaw, Cebu City

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 Republic of the Philippines
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 3
Tagbilaran City, Bohol

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Complainant,

CRIM. CASE NOS. 17605-

17609
-versus- For: Violation of Sec. 5(a)(i)
of
R.A. 9262

AL PARSONS y LEN,
Accused.
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URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

PRIVATE COMPLAINANT, through and by the undersigned

counsel, and unto this Honorable Court respectfully states that:

22. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case

before this Honorable Court is set on 10 September 2019 at
9:00 in the morning for Pre-Trial;

23. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt

on the life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the
ambush on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the
entire lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

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 24. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to
the foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 10, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.
Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 6, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Private Complainant
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

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 PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022
NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court
Branch 3
Tagbilaran City, Bohol

PROS. MARCELINA C. LIMPOT

Office of the City Prosecutor
Tagbilaran City, Bohol

ATTY. CHRISTINE JAYMARIE

Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

PROS. MARCELINA C. LIMPOT

Office of the City Prosecutor
Tagbilaran City, Bohol

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ATTY. CHRISTINE JAYMARIE
Cebu City

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 48
Tagbilaran City, Bohol

PASCUAL B. ARAOARAO,
Plaintiff,

CIVIL CASE NO. 8919

-versus- For: Breach of Contract with
Damages

DR. JOSE FLORDELIS,

Defendant.
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URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

DEFENDANT, through and by the undersigned counsel, and

unto this Honorable Court respectfully states that:

25. The scheduled Judicial Dispute Resolution for the

above entitled case before this Honorable Court is set on 10
September 2019 at 8:30 in the morning;

26. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt

on the life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the

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 ambush on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the
entire lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

27. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to
the foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 10, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.
Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 6, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Defendant
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province

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 ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022
NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court
Branch 48
Tagbilaran City, Bohol

ATTY. GODFREY T. TUBO

Public Attorney III
PUBLIC ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Tagbilaran City, Bohol

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

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ATTY. GODFREY T. TUBO
Public Attorney III
PUBLIC ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
Tagbilaran City, Bohol

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 13
Cebu City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,

CRIM. CASE NO. R-CEB-18-

02641-CR
-versus- For: Violation of Sec. 11, Art. II of
R.A.
9165

JAMES SACEDON,
Accused.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

ACCUSED, through and by the undersigned counsel, and

unto this Honorable Court respectfully states that:

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 28. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case
before this Honorable Court is set on 10 September 2019 at
1:30 in the afternoon;

29. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt

on the life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the
ambush on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the
entire lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

30. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to
the foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 10, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 6, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967

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 MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022
NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court
Branch 13
Cebu City

HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor
Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

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Copy Furnished:

HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor
Cebu City

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 13
Cebu City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,

CRIM. CASE NOS. R-CEB-16-

04493
-versus- For: Violation of Sec. 12, Art. II
of
R.A. 9165

REY SABUSAB,
Accused.
x------------------------------------------/

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 URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR
POSTPONEMENT

ACCUSED, through and by the undersigned counsel, and

unto this Honorable Court respectfully states that:

31. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case

before this Honorable Court is set on 10 September 2019 at
8:30 in the morning;

32. In light of the recent incident and the current attempt

on the life of Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr. during the
ambush on September 2, 2019, for safety and security of the
entire lawyers and staff of the De La Cerna & Associates Law
Office, the undersigned counsel is constrained to plea and
humbly with this Honorable Court for the postponement of
the said hearing based on the aforesaid reason.

33. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to
the foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 10, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 6, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Accused
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

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BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022

ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022
NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court
Branch 13
Cebu City

HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor
Cebu City

GREETINGS!

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 Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for
Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

HONORABLE CITY PROSECUTOR

Office of the City Prosecutor
Cebu City

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 2
Tagbilaran City

CONRADA O. BLOMQVIST,
Plaintiff,
Civil Case No. 8802

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 For: Declaration of Nullity of
the
-versus- Deed of Conveyance and/or
Cancellation of Certificate of
Registration and Damages
with
Prayer for Preliminary
Mandatory
LLOYD LANCER GONZAGA Y SILIO Injunction, Preliminary
Injunction
AND THE CHIEF, GENERAL SANTOS and Temporary
Restraining Order
CITY DISTRICT OFFICE, LAND
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE,
REGION XII,
Defendants.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT
PLAINTIFF, through and by the undersigned counsel, and
unto this Honorable Court respectfully states that:

1. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 6 September 2019 at 8:30 in
the morning.

2. However the counsel for the Plaintiff in the above-

entitled case, Atty. Ophie Easter M. Bragat, cannot attend
the aforesaid hearing because she has to attend equally
important professional commitments.

3. With this predicament, the undersigned counsel is now

constrained to plea and humbly beg this Honorable Court
for the postponement of the said hearing based on the
aforesaid reason.

4. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

PRAYER

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 WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully
prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 6, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 4, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Plaintiff
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022
ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.

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 PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court
Branch 2
Tagbilaran City

ATTY. GEOFFREY P. NAVARRA JR.

INTO PANTOJAN FELICIANO-BRACEROS
& ASSOCIATES LAW OFFICES
Jose A. Pantojan Commercial Building,
Juan Luna St., Brgy. 29-C
Davao City, 8000

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

ATTY. GEOFFREY P. NAVARRA JR.

INTO PANTOJAN FELICIANO-BRACEROS
& ASSOCIATES LAW OFFICES
Jose A. Pantojan Commercial Building,
Juan Luna St., Brgy. 29-C

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Davao City, 8000

Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 10
Cebu City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiffs,

CIVIL CASE NO. CEB-

38647
-versus- For: Quieting of Title, etc.

SPOUSES TRANQUILINO G. ODEVILLAS

AND HELENA PAUNIL-ODEVILLAS,
CELERINA DELA CERNA AND THE
REGISTER OF DEEDS OF CEBU CITY,
Defendants.

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URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT

DEFENDANT CELERINA DELA CERNA, through and by the

undersigned counsel, and unto this Honorable Court respectfully
states that:

1. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 5 September 2019 at 8:30 in
the morning.

2. However the counsel for the Defendant Celerina Dela

Cerna in the above-entitled case, Atty. Jesus Claro T.
Cebrian, Jr., cannot attend the aforesaid hearing because of

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 personal family matters that was scheduled by his family on
the same day the hearing was set.

3. With this predicament, the undersigned counsel is now

constrained to plea and humbly beg this Honorable Court
for the postponement of the said hearing based on the
aforesaid reason.

4. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 5, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. August 30, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Defendant Celerina Dela Cerna
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

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AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022
ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.
PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court
Branch 10
Cebu City

ATTY. MARK ELTON C. GARROTE

Room MO3 Mezannine Floor,
Aniceta Building, Osmeña Boulevard,
Capitol Site 6000 Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

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Copy Furnished:

ATTY. MARK ELTON C. GARROTE

Room MO3 Mezannine Floor,
Aniceta Building, Osmeña Boulevard,
Capitol Site 6000 Cebu City
Republic of the Philippines
REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 2
Tagbilaran City

CONRADA O. BLOMQVIST,
Plaintiff,
Civil Case No. 8802
For: Declaration of Nullity of
the
-versus- Deed of Conveyance and/or
Cancellation of Certificate of
Registration and Damages
with
Prayer for Preliminary
Mandatory
LLOYD LANCER GONZAGA Y SILIO Injunction, Preliminary
Injunction
AND THE CHIEF, GENERAL SANTOS and Temporary
Restraining Order
CITY DISTRICT OFFICE, LAND
TRANSPORTATION OFFICE,
REGION XII,
Defendants.
x------------------------------------------/

URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR

POSTPONEMENT
PLAINTIFF, through and by the undersigned counsel, and
unto this Honorable Court respectfully states that:

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 5. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before
this Honorable Court is set on 6 September 2019 at 8:30 in
the morning.

6. However the counsel for the Plaintiff in the above-

entitled case, Atty. Ophie Easter M. Bragat, cannot attend
the aforesaid hearing because she has to attend equally
important professional commitments.

7. With this predicament, the undersigned counsel is now

constrained to plea and humbly beg this Honorable Court
for the postponement of the said hearing based on the
aforesaid reason.

8. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 6, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. September 4, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES
Counsel for the Plaintiff
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City

106
 Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022
ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.
PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court
Branch 2
Tagbilaran City

ATTY. GEOFFREY P. NAVARRA JR.

INTO PANTOJAN FELICIANO-BRACEROS
& ASSOCIATES LAW OFFICES
Jose A. Pantojan Commercial Building,
Juan Luna St., Brgy. 29-C
Davao City, 8000

GREETINGS!

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 Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for
Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

Copy Furnished:

ATTY. GEOFFREY P. NAVARRA JR.

INTO PANTOJAN FELICIANO-BRACEROS
& ASSOCIATES LAW OFFICES
Jose A. Pantojan Commercial Building,
Juan Luna St., Brgy. 29-C
Davao City, 8000

Republic of The Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT
7th Judicial Region
Branch 9
Cebu City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES,

Plaintiff,

CRIM. CASE NO. CBU-

96586
For: Violation of Art 217
-versus- (Malversation of Public
Funds through
Negligence) of the
Revised Penal Code

CRUZITO CASTRO,
Accused.
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 URGENT EX-PARTE MOTION FOR
POSTPONEMENT
ACCUSED, through and by the undersigned counsel, and
unto this Honorable Court respectfully states that:

1. The scheduled hearing for the above entitled case before

this Honorable Court is set on 19 September 2019 at 8:30 in
the morning for the Presentation of Witness for the Defense.

2. However the counsel for the Accused in the above-

entitled case, Atty. Inocencio A. De La Cerna, Jr., cannot
attend the aforesaid hearing because he will be out of the
country for a pre-scheduled medical check-up.

3. With this predicament, the undersigned counsel is now

constrained to plea and humbly beg this Honorable Court
for the postponement of the said hearing based on the
aforesaid reason.

4. This motion is not intended for delay but solely due to the
foregoing reason.

PRAYER

WHEREFORE, premises considered, it is most respectfully

prayed with this Honorable Court that the hearing on the above
entitled case on September 19, 2019 be postponed and reset to a
date most convenient with this Honorable Court.

Other just and equitable reliefs are likewise prayed for.

Cebu City, Philippines. August 30, 2019.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.

FOR THE FIRM

DE LA CERNA & ASSOCIATES

LAW OFFICES

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 Counsel for the Accused
Tango Plaza Bldg., Queens Road, Cebu City
Telefax No. (032) 254-1360
Email: [email protected]

BY:

ATTY. INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

PTR No. 8805321 / 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP LIFE MEMBER No. 04472/ 1-09-03/Cebu City
Roll No. 34720
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. I- 0014257
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. II-0011967
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. III-0007408
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. IV-0026264/04-14-2016
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0024536/04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001341/04-14-2022

AND

ATTY. OPHIE EASTER M. BRAGAT

PTR NO. 8805322/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP No. AR 001132/01-08-18/Cebu Province
ROLL NO. 64455
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. V-0013347 /04-14-2019
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0001000 / 04-14-2022

ATTY. ERIKA-ANNE THERESE D. DE LA CERNA

PTR NO. 8805320/ 01-04-18/Cebu City
IBP Lifetime Member No. 016971/5-15-17/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70031
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016425/04-14-2022
ATTY. JESUS CLARO T. CEBRIAN, JR.
PTR No. 212221/ 07-17-18/Cebu Province
IBP No. 042257/5-22-18/Cebu City
ROLL NO. 70151
MCLE COMPLIANCE NO. VI-0016215/04-14-2022

NOTICE

THE BRANCH CLERK OF COURT

Regional Trial Court
Branch 9
Cebu City

ATTY. JOSE MELANDRO H. GARCIA, JR.

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Graft Investigation and Prosecution Officer II
OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN - VISAYAS
DA Compound, M. Velez St., Brgy. Guadalupe
Cebu City

GREETINGS!

Please submit the foregoing Urgent Ex-Parte Motion for

Postponement for the consideration of this Honorable Court
immediately upon receipt hereof sans oral argument and
appearance of counsel.

INOCENCIO A. DE LA CERNA, JR.

Copy Furnished:

ATTY. JOSE MELANDRO H. GARCIA, JR.

Graft Investigation and Prosecution Officer II
OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSMAN - VISAYAS
DA Compound, M. Velez St., Brgy. Guadalupe
Cebu City

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