Republic of the Philippines

REGIONAL TRIAL COURT

Third Judicial Region
Branch ___, Cabanatuan City

PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES, IS No.____________

Plaintiff,
For: Violation of Section
4 Of R.A. No. 8049
-versus- (Anti Hazing Law)

ALDEN DE GUZMAN,
Accused.

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JUDICIAL AFFIDAVIT OF
MR. LEONARD C. MAGDANGAL

I, LEONARD C. MAGDANGAL, 27 years old, single, residing

at Brgy. Maligaya, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija, after
having been sworn to in accordance with the law do hereby
depose and state:

That Fiscal Samuel A. Matias is the counsel who conducted

and supervised my examination as a witness at his office at
Provincial Prosecutor’s Office, ___________________________;

That I am answering the questions herein fully conscious

that I do so under oath and that I may be criminally liable for
false testimony or perjury;

The following are the questions herein propounded by Fiscal

Samuel A. Matias and my answers in English Language;

Q1: Do you swear to tell the truth and nothing but the truth?
A1: Yes Sir.
Q2: Why are you executing this judicial affidavit?
A2: Because I want to freely and voluntarily give information
relative to the case filed by Victoria Salting against Alden De
Guzman for violation of the Anti-Hazing Act which transpired last
August 27, 2017.

Q3: How did you know Alden De Guzman?

A3: He is my classmate in Araullo University College of Law and
we belong in the same fraternity (name of fraternity)

Q4: How about Victorio Salting? How do you know him?

A4: He is also my classmate in the same course and same
university.

Q5: Can you narrate to us what have you witnessed on August

27, 2017?
A5: We were in a private resort in Brgy. Camp Tinio, Cabanatuan
City. My fellow frat members and some new recruits were having
a drink and we were singing in a videoke. Then, at around 9:30 in
the evening, a Toyota Fortuner arrived. It was driven by Alden de
Guzman.

Q6: How do you know that it was Alden de Guzman?

A6: I immediately recognized him the moment he went out of his
car.

Q7: Was he with anyone?

A7: Yes, he was with our classmate, Victor Salting.

Q8: What happened next, if there is any?

A8: Shortly after Alden de Guzman’s arrival, the neophytes,
including Victor Salting were all blind folded as they entered a
room (right next to the hall.)?

Q9: What happened next if there is any?

A9: I just remained in the hall with__________________ and
continued drinking and singing.

Q10: What happened next if there is any?

A10: (NOT SURE ABOUT THIS PART OF THE STORY, FOR EDIT)
After __minutes, I saw Alden De Guzman walking fast towards his
car and drove it away. We stopped what we are doing as we saw
some of our fellow frat members going out of the room restless
and anxious.

Q11: What happened next, if there is any?

A11: I entered the room to know what was happening inside.

Q12: What did you see inside?

A12: I saw a man lying on the floor unconscious.

Q13: Who is that man?

A13: Victor Salting

Q14: What did you do afterwards?

A14: I ask my fellow frat member to help me carry Victor Salting.
We put him inside my car and brought him in the hospital.

Q15: For the meantime, I don’t have any further questions, do

you have any statements to add or take away on this affidavit?
A15: I don’t have sir for the meantime.

Q16: Are you willing to sign this affidavit consisting of ___ pages
to certify that all statements you made are true?
A16: Yes Sir.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my

signature this ___ day of September 2017 at Cabanatuan City,
Philippines.

LEONARD C. MAGDANGAL
Affiant

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this ___ day of

September at Cabanatuan City, Philippines.
 SAMUEL A. MATIAS
Assistant City Prosecutor
Roll of Attorney No. 93284
IBP No. 98123745
MCLE Compliance No. V
0029293
Dated July 1, 2017

ATTESTATION OF LEGAL COUNSEL

I, SAMUEL A. MATIAS, Assistant City Prosecutor, CPO-

Cabanatuan City, after having been sworn to in accordance with
the law do hereby depose and say:

1. That I have faithfully recorded or caused to be recorded the

questions I asked and the corresponding answers that
witness, Victorio B. Salting, gave;
2. That I have not, nor any other person present or assisting
coached the witness regarding the witness’ answers; and
3. That I fully understand that any false attestation shall
subject me to disciplinary action, including disbarment.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto affixed my signature

this 15th day of September 2017 at Cabanatuan City, Philippines.

SAMUEL A. MATIAS
Assistant City Prosecutor
 SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this 15th day of
September 2017 at Cabanatuan City, Philippines.

ATTY. CHARINA DIAZ

Public Attorney IV
Public Attorney’s Office
Cabanatuan City
MCLE Compliance No. IV 000000
Officer-in-Charge