Q Then what is the position of the accused in that office, if you know? A As I know he is the manager and the wife as the treasurer. Proceed. FISCAL: Q How did you come to know that the accused Vicente Mercado is the manager of that office, Mr. Witness? A Tan. Whenever there is an applicant there he is the one giving instructions to the wife, Baby Q Would you still recall what were those instructions for example, Mr. Witness? A One such as I recall is this, okey, you receive the money and then you give the receipt. Q For how many times have you been going to the residence of the accused Vicente Mercado, Mr. Witness? A Five times, I began last October, once in November, once last December, once last January and once on the latter part of February. Q Sometime in February, Mr. Witness, do you recall having engaged in conversation with the accused? A Yes, Sir. Q What was the subject matter of your conversation? A Vicente Mercado told me just in case you would like to apply for placement abroad, I will give you a bio-data you fill it up. In case I am not around, pointing to Toto Bellosillo, you could always give your bio-data to Toto Bellosillo and in case you have the money you can give the money to her.xviii[18] .... Q When was that when he told you that if you are interested that he can help you? A January, Your Honor. Q 1992? A Yes, Sir.

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