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In a six-page resolution, Gutierrez granted Alfelor’s motion for reconsideration questioning the authority of Calida to issue an earlier order during his stint as acting justice secretary.


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In a statement, lawyers Carlo Osi and Jose Ilao said they filed a complaint before the office of Justice Secretary Simeon Datumanong for what they branded as an illegal act by Calida.


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"We found probable cause based on the evidence. I decide things based on the evidence, and not whether this man is powerful or what. I believe that’s how it should be done, decide cases based on merits," said Calida, the acting secretary for six days until tomorrow.


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No sufficient evidence in murder raps vs ex-Iriga mayor — DOJ

By Aurea Calica | August 15, 2004 - 12:00am

Saying there was indeed no sufficient evidence to pursue the case, acting Justice Secretary Merceditas Gutierrez has reversed an order of former Undersecretary Jose Calida to press triple murder charges against former...

Nation

DOJ official accused of usurping authority

By Aurea Calica | December 14, 2003 - 12:00am

The lawyers of Iriga City Mayor Emmanuel Alfelor have accused acting Justice Secretary Jose Calida of usurpation of authority for reversing an earlier resolution of the Department of Justice (DOJ) dismissing the...

Headlines

Acting DOJ chief reverses decision on mayor’s case

By Aurea Calica | December 12, 2003 - 12:00am

Reversing an earlier decision by a panel of state prosecutors, acting Justice Secretary Jose Calida has ordered the filing of triple murder charges against Iriga City Mayor Emmanuel Alfelor and seven other people....

Nation