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Facts
Magdalena Dacarra executed a sworn statement at the QC Womens Desk because
her son, Ronald, was complaining of dizziness. Ronald told his mother that his
teacher, Laila Deocampo, banged his head against Lorendos head. Ronald was
brought to the quack doctor then to East Avenue Medical for x-ray. It was found out
that Ronalds head was fractured. Ronald eventually died.
Inquest Proceedings
During the Inquest Proceedings, it was ruled that there was insufficient evidence to
support the charge of homicide against Deocampo.
Preliminary Investigation
Lorendos mother attended hearing and alleged that Deocampo offered her P100,
000 for non-appearance at the Preliminary Investigation. Two other persons, one
claiming to have witnessed the head-banging incident and the other, a victim of
Deocampo came forward.
Deocampo also submitted her counter-affidavit, stating that 1) Ronalds head
condition was due to a previous vehicular accident; and 2) the immediate cause of
Ronalds death was cardio pulmonary arrest based on the autopsy report.
The investigating prosecutor issued a resolution finding probable cause against
Deocampo. Deocampo subsequently filed a petition for review with the DOJ.
DOJ Resolution
The DOJ denied the petition for review. It also upheld the prosecutors findings and
pointed out that Deocampo never denied the act. Deocampo then filed a motion for
reconsideration which was also denied.
Issues
a. Procedural issue
The OSG contends that the petition should be dismissed outright for being
filed with the wrong court, the petition should have been filed with the CA.
however, it was decided that the court will relax the rules due to the gravity
of the offense charged.
The Petition was denied and the Resolution of the Secretary of Justice was affirmed.