Filipino Forensic Report PDF
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2024
Rico Jhon M. Rojero
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This document is a forensic report detailing the examination of firearm evidence in a murder case. The report includes details of the examination process, findings, and conclusions from a firearms ballistics expert witness. A technical report on fired bullet shell marks, from the Philippines.
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**REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES** **REGIONAL TRIAL COURT** **FIRST JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 5,** **CITY OF MATI** **PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES** CRIM NO 022-01-24-2024 Plaintiff -versus- FOR: **MURDER** **Marky Maligting** Accused X\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_x **JUDICIAL AFF...
**REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES** **REGIONAL TRIAL COURT** **FIRST JUDICIAL REGION BRANCH 5,** **CITY OF MATI** **PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES** CRIM NO 022-01-24-2024 Plaintiff -versus- FOR: **MURDER** **Marky Maligting** Accused X\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_x **JUDICIAL AFFIDAVIT** I, RICO JHON M. ROJERO of legal age, single and a resident of Chan Village Phase 2, City of Mati, Davao Oriental hereby depose and say that; **PREPARATORY STATEMENT** The person examining me is Atty. Roger T. Tomada with office address at Barangay Dahican, City of Mati. The examination is being held at the address stated therein. I am answering his questions fully conscious that I do under oath and may face criminal liability for false testimony and perjury. QUESTIONS were propounded by Atty. Roger T. Tomada in English which the affiant fully speaks and understands. **Q1:** What is your current profession? **A:** I am a Forensic Ballistic Examiner II of the Davao City Crime Laboratory Sir. **Q2:** Where did you go for academic attainment and further criminalistics training? **A:** I finish my Criminology Course at the Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology and Master of Science in Criminalistics specialized in Forensic Ballistic Examination at the LPU Davao; also, I have undergone trainings locally and abroad which was facilitated by accredited agencies. **Q3:** How long have you been practicing your profession? **A:** 8 years Sir. **Q4:** What are the principal functions and duties of your profession? **A:** To conduct examination on submitted Ballistic Exhibits in my office and to prepare laboratory reports. **Q5:** Have you conducted examination on several Firearm evidences before? A: Yes Sir. **Q6:** Have you been qualified to testify as expert witness? **A:** Yes Sir. **Q7:** Where were you assigned on January 20, 2024 **A:** I was assigned at the Ballistic Division of Davao City Crime Laboratory Sir. **Q8:** What position did you hold then? A: Forensic Ballistic Examiner Sir. **Q9:** I have here a technical report dated on January 24, 2024 from Davao City Crime Laboratory Office, was this one of those technical reports you have prepared? **A:** Yes Sir. **Q10:** If I show you such document, will you be able to identify it? A: Yes Sir. **Q11:** I am showing to you the document entitled Ballistic Report no. 024 -- 2024, is this familiar to you? **A:** Yes Sir. **Q12:** At the bottom right of the document, there appears a signature above the typewritten name, **RICO JHON M. ROJERO** whose signature, is it? **A:** My Signature Sir. **Q13:** Below your typewritten name and signature, appears the signature above the typewritten name, **PSUPT REYNALDO C. DUPA** whose name and signature, is it? **A:** The signature of **PSUPT REYNALDO C. DUPA** Sir. **Q14:** How did you know that it was the signature of **PSUPT REYNALDO C. DUPA**? **A:** It was signed in my presence Sir and I personally witnessed him signed the document. **Q15:** What is your relation to him? **A:** He is the Head of Ballistic Division Sir. **Q16:** What is the purpose of the document you presented? **A:** It serves as a technical report containing my findings and conclusion on the examination and comparison that I have conducted on the specimens submitted in our office Sir. **Q17:** May you please explain to the honorable court your findings as it appears in that report? **A:** Scientific comparative examination and analysis of questioned and standard specimen through the use of bullet comparison microscope found out that they are the same as to individual and class characteristics. **Q18:** What are your bases for these findings, briefly explain the procedures arriving at such findings? **A:** The findings were based on the scientific laboratory comparative examination and analysis that happened at the Davao City Crime laboratory. The fired empty shell mark as JPS-1 or questioned specimen was then examined and compared to the submitted fired shell mark as JPS-2 or standard specimen through the use of Bullet Comparison Microscope. **Q19:** Based on the examination result, what is now your conclusion in relation to the findings of such case? **A:** The submitted fired shells mark as JPS-1 and JPS-2 are the same as to individual and class characteristics and it is safe to conclude that they are fired from one and the same firearm. **Q20:** How sure are you in your conclusion? **A:** Very sure Sir. **In witness thereof**, I have herein to set my hand this January 28, 2022 in the City of Mati, Davao Oriental, Philippines. **[PO3 RICO JHON M. ROJERO]** ![](media/image2.png)**SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN** to before me this 28^th^ day of January 2024 in City of Mati, Davao Oriental with the affiant exhibiting to me her PRC Identification Card No. 082915 issued on December 23, 2022 by the Professional Regulation Commission. NOTARY PUBLIC Doc No.\_\_\_\_\_\_22\_\_\_\_\_\_ Page No. \_\_\_\_\_\_22\_\_\_\_\_\_ Book No.\_\_\_\_\_\_143\_\_\_\_\_\_ Series of 2024 ![](media/image4.png)Republic of the Philippines Department of Interior and Local Government National Police Commission Philippine National Police Mati City Police Station **MPS\ MEMORANDUM** **FOR: PCSUPT JOHN PAUL A. SEBAN** Director Regional Headquarters Crime laboratory Davao City **ATTN: PSUPT REYNALDO C. DUPA** Chief, Ballistic Division Section **FROM: PSUPT. JEBERT L. LABOR** **SUBJECT: Progress report** Re: Killing Incident transpired at Chan Village Phase 2, BRGY. CENTRAL, CITY OF MATI DAVAO ORIENTAL **TIME/DATE: 1**0:00 a.m. January 20, 2024 Reference: SOP and SPOT REPORT In connection with the MURDER CASE against MARKY MALIGTING allegedly committed at Chan village phase 2, City of Mati on January 17, 10 pm in the evening, herein submitted are the following: - One (1) piece of fired shell mark as JPS-1 and serve as Questioned Specimen. - One (1) piece of fired shell mark as JPS-2 and serve as Standard Specimen. **Purpose of Examination:** - To conduct scientific examination and analysis on the submitted specimens whether or not the submitted fired shell mark as JPS-1 and JPS-2 was fired from one and the same firearm based on their Individual and Class Characteristics. Your positive response is highly appreciated in this regard. Department of Interior and Local Government National Police Commission Philippine National Police Davao City Police Office **BALLISTIC REPORT NO. 01-24-2024** **CASE:** MURDER **SUSPECT:** MARKY MALIGTING **DATE AND TIME RECEIVED:**10am January 19, 2024 **REQUESTING PARTY/UNIT: PCI JAMES C. BOND** Mati City Police Station CITY OF MATI **SPECIMEN SUBMITTED:** 1. One (1) piece of fired shell mark as JPS-1 and serve as Questioned Specimen. 2. One (1) piece of fired shell mark as JPS-2 and serve as Standard Specimen. **PURPOSE OF LABORATORY EXAMINATION:** To determine whether or not the submitted fired shells mark as JPS-1 and JPS-2 was fired from one and the same firearm based on their Individual and Class Characteristics. **FINDINGS:** Scientific comparative examination and analysis of questioned and standard specimens through the use of bullet comparison microscope found out that they are the same as to individual and class characteristics. **CONCLUSION:** It is safe to conclude that the submitted fired shells marked as **QUESTIONED SPECIMEN** and **STANDARD SPECIMEN** are the same as to individual and class characteristics and they are fired from one and the same firearm. **REMARKS:** The original copy of this report was retained in this office for future reference. **TIME AND DATE COMPLETED:** 10:am January 26, 2024 ![](media/image1.png) **[PO3 RICO JHON M. ROJERO]** Approved by; **PSUPT REYNALDO C. DUPA** Chief, Ballistic Division Section ![](media/image7.png) Noted by: **PCSUPT JOHN PAUL A. SEBAN** Director Regional Headquarters Crime laboratory ![](media/image3.jpeg)Republic of the Philippines Department of Interior and Local Government National Police Commission Philippine National Police **CRIME LABORATORY REGIONAL HEADUARTERS** Davao City Police Office **CASE:** MURDER 01-24-24 **EXHIBIT 1** QUESTIONED SPECIMEN STANDARD SPECIMEN ![](media/image8.png) **PO3 RICO JHON M. ROJERO** **Witnesses:** Nico Robin Erza Scarlet James Cruz ![](media/image4.png)Republic of the Philippines Department of Interior and Local Government National Police Commission Philippine National Police **CRIME LABORATORY REGIONAL HEADUARTERS** Davao City Police Office **EXHIBIT 2** **JUXTAPOSITION** ![](media/image9.jpg) **PO3 RICO JHON M. ROJERO** ![](media/image3.jpeg) Republic of the Philippines Department of Interior and Local Government National Police Commission Philippine National Police **CRIME LABORATORY REGIONAL HEADUARTERS** Davao City Police Office **EXHIBIT 3** **COMPARATIVE CHART** **STANDARD SPECIMEN-1** ![](media/image10.png) **PO3 RICO JHON M. ROJERO** ![](media/image3.jpeg)Republic of the Philippines Department of Interior and Local Government National Police Commission Philippine National Police **CRIME LABORATORY REGIONAL HEADUARTERS** Davao City Police Office **EXHIBIT 3** **COMPARATIVE CHART** **QUESTIONED SPECIMEN-1** ![](media/image10.png) **PO3 RICO JHON M**. **ROJERO**