MANILA, Philippines – After a decade of waiting, the verdict on the Maguindanao massacre has finally been promulgated today, December 19 at Camp Bagong Diwa in Taguig City.
Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 221 Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes read her decision and concluded that the following are considered "Guilty beyond reasonable doubt":
Ampatuan Family
They will face reclusion perpetua or 40 years in prison for each count, although the Revised Penal Code limits service of prison sentence to a maximum of 40 years.
Among those who were acquitted was Datu Akmad “Tato” Ampatuan, Sr., and Datu Sajid Islam Ampatuan. Sajid, a brother of the principal accused was already out on bail after witnesses said he didn't say a single word during the meeting. He was absent during the promulgation.
Judge Reyes' decision was written in more than 700-pages but was agreed by all parties that only the salient points will be read. Only the dispositive portion of the decision was read.
Under the law, the prosecution had the burden to prove that the killings had any of the following elements: evident premeditation, taking advantage of superior strength, treachery, cruelty, in an uninhabited place, by a band, or armed with firearms.
On the day of the promulgation of judgement, all 101 out of a total 197 accused charged with murder appeared in court with their respective lawyers.
List of the rest of the court's decision:
POLICE OFFICERS
Civilian Volunteer Organizations
WITNESS PROTECTION PROGRAM
— The Summit Express
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| Verdict to the decade-long Ampatuan Massacre announced today! |
Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 221 Judge Jocelyn Solis-Reyes read her decision and concluded that the following are considered "Guilty beyond reasonable doubt":
Ampatuan Family
- Datu Andal "Unsay" U. Ampatuan, Jr.
- Datu Zaldy "Puti" U. Ampatuan
- Datu Anwar U. Ampatuan, Sr.
- Datu Anwar Ampatuan, Jr.
- Datu Anwar Sajid Ampatuan
They will face reclusion perpetua or 40 years in prison for each count, although the Revised Penal Code limits service of prison sentence to a maximum of 40 years.
Among those who were acquitted was Datu Akmad “Tato” Ampatuan, Sr., and Datu Sajid Islam Ampatuan. Sajid, a brother of the principal accused was already out on bail after witnesses said he didn't say a single word during the meeting. He was absent during the promulgation.
Judge Reyes' decision was written in more than 700-pages but was agreed by all parties that only the salient points will be read. Only the dispositive portion of the decision was read.
Under the law, the prosecution had the burden to prove that the killings had any of the following elements: evident premeditation, taking advantage of superior strength, treachery, cruelty, in an uninhabited place, by a band, or armed with firearms.
On the day of the promulgation of judgement, all 101 out of a total 197 accused charged with murder appeared in court with their respective lawyers.
List of the rest of the court's decision:
POLICE OFFICERS
- SPO2 George S. Labayan
- SPO1 Samad U. Maguindra - Acquitted
- PO3 Ricky D. Balanueco - Acquitted
- PO2 Rexson D. Guiama - Acquitted
- PO1 Mohammad K. Balading - Acquitted
- PO1 Marsman E. Nilong - Acquitted
- PO1 Pendatun A. Dima - Acquitted
- PInsp. Michael Joy Macaraeg - Guilty
- PO1 Amir Solaiman - Acquitted
- PO1 Sandy D. Sabang - Acquitted
- PO1 Jonathan Engid - Guilty
- PCI Sukarno A. Dicay - Guilty
- PSI Abdulgapor Abad - Guilty
- PSupt. Abusama Mundas Maguid - Guilty
- PSupt. Bahnarin U. Kamaong - Guilty
- PSupt. Abdulwahid U. Pedtucasan - Acquitted
- SPO2 Oscar Donato - Acquitted
- SPO2 Badawi P. Bakal
- SPO1 Alimola L. Guianaton - Acquitted
- SPO1 Ali Mluk Solano - Acquitted
- SPO1 Elizer S. Rendaje - Acquitted
- PO3 Gibrael R. Alano - Acquitted
- PO3 Felix Ababao Daquilos - Acquitted
- PO3 Abibudin S. Abdulgani - Guilty
- PO3 Rasid Anton - Guilty
- PO3 Felix E. Eñate, Jr. - Guilty
- PO2 Hamad Nana - Guilty
- PO2 Kendatu S. Rakim - Acquitted
- PO2 Saudiar A. Ulah - Guilty
- PO2 Saudi Pasutan - Guilty
- PO1 Herich Amaba - Guilty
- PO1 Badjun Ibad Panegas - Acquitted
- PO1 Datu Jerry M. Utto - Acquitted
- PO1 Abdula Baguadatu - Acquitted
- PO1 Tamano Sahibal Hadi - Acquitted
- PO1 Abdulbayan U. Mundas
- PO1 Esprielito G. Lejarso - Guilty
- PO1 Esmael Manuel Guialal - Guilty
- PO1 Jimmy M. Kadtong - Acquitted
- PO1 Marjul T. Julkadi - Acquitted
- PO1 Abdurahman S. Batarasa - Acquitted
- PO1 Abdulmanan L. Saavedra - Acquitted
- PO1 Narkouk D. Mascud - Guilty
- PO1 Arnulfo A. Soriano - Guilty
- PO1 Rainer T. Ebus - Acquitted
- PO1 Ebara G. Bebot - Acquitted
- PO1 Michael M. Macarongon - Acquitted
- PO1 Anwar Masukat - Acquitted
- PInsp. Saudi M. Mukamad - Guilty
- PO2 Tany Dalgan - Acquitted
- PO1 Michael Madsig - Acquitted
- PO1 Pia Kamidon - Guilty
- PO1 Ducoy Badal @Ahmad Camsa Badal - Acquitted
- PO1 Warden Legawan - Acquitted
Civilian Volunteer Organizations
- Takpan Dilon - Acquitted
- Datu Jimmy Ampatuan - Acquitted due to reasonable doubt
- Manny U. Ampatuan - Guilty
- Misuari A. Ampatuan - Guilty
- Jonathan S. Ampatuan - Acquitted
- Mohades A. Ampatuan - Guilty
- Mohamad T. Datumanong - Guilty
- Datutuhon M. Esmael - Acquitted
- Alimudin S. Sanguyod - Acquitted
- Fahad Utto - Acquitted
- Samsudin M. Daud - Acquitted
- Theng P. Sali @Abdullah Hamid Abdulkahar
- Nasser S. Esmael @ Nasrudin G. Esmael - Guilty
- Abedin Alamada @ Kumander Bedi - Guilty
- Maot Bangkulat @ Benjie Dagindingan - Acquitted
- Bong S. Andal - Guilty
- Edres G. Kasan - Guilty
- Akad B. Macaton - Acquitted
- Taya M. Bangkulat - Guilty
- Salik S. Bangkulat - Guilty
- Tho A. Amino - Acquitted
- Malaguial S. Tanuri - Acquitted
- Zacaria P. Akil - Guilty
- Denga O. Mentol @ Ronnu Ofong - Acquitted
- Samaon M. Andatuan
- Kudza Masukat Uguia - Guilty
- Salipad M. Tampogao
- Talembo "Tammy" Masukat @ Talembo
- Kahar Abdulrakman - Guilty
- Sahid A. Guiamadil - Acquitted
- Mama Habib - Acquitted
- Kasim T. Lingkong - Acquitted
- Rakim M. Amil
- Norman M. Tatak - Acquitted
- Sonny K. Pindi @ Bimbo S. Piang - Guilty
- Edris Tekay Nanding
- Thong E. Guiamano @ Ibrahim Kamal Tatak - Guilty
- Armando O. Ambalgan @ Omar Kayansang - Guilty
- Nasser M. Malaguia @ Ramon Dadulo - Acquitted
- Norhato M. Kamino @Alfeche Banding - Acquitted
WITNESS PROTECTION PROGRAM
- Mohamad Sangki - Acquitted
— The Summit Express
